Crisis in Sirte: 1. Prelude - Campaign Series: Middle East 1948 -1985
| Rating: | 8.08 (4) |
| Games Played: | 4 |
| SM: | 2 |
| Turns: | 18 |
| Type: | Stock |
| First Side: | UK |
| Second Side: | Libya |
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Crisis in Sirte: 1. Prelude
5 August, 1985
[Sirte, Libya] [H2H] [FIC] [CSL]:
Tensions flew high even before Colonel Gaddafi again claimed the Gulf of Sidre as Libyan territorial waters, sinking a British merchant to make the point. After having witnessed a set of retaliatory air strikes against his military
bases, he then stormed the British Embassy in Tripoli, taking the surviving personnel hostages. Not to give in to Gaddafi's demands, the United Kingdom soon deployed one of her Quick Reaction Forces into Mediterranean.
With part of Libyan Army now in revolt, it was quickly decided an incursion into Sirte would be called. The plan called first to secure the Port of Sirte as a location to land further reinforcements, with the final
aim of securing the Ghardabiya Air Base as a base for further strikes against forces still loyal to Gaddafi.
Soon, the elements of the QRF Air Assault Regt embarked their Chinook transports in Malta, to quickly secure Gaddafi's home city, believed to be guarded with only a weakened element of a Libyan Mech Bde as all eyes were on events taking place in Tripoli.
With gunships on their flanks, the Chiinooks took off towards Sirte, flying low under the Libyan radar and missile cover.
[Note: British Gunships deliberately without a HQ. Once they've spent their 4 missile loads, they're done.][ALL: OPT AF]
Crisis in Sirte: 1. Prelude
5 August, 1985
[Sirte, Libya] [H2H] [FIC] [CSL]:
Tensions flew high even before Colonel Gaddafi again claimed the Gulf of Sidre as Libyan territorial waters, sinking a British merchant to make the point. After having witnessed a set of retaliatory air strikes against his military
bases, he then stormed the British Embassy in Tripoli, taking the surviving personnel hostages. Not to give in to Gaddafi's demands, the United Kingdom soon deployed one of her Quick Reaction Forces into Mediterranean.
With part of Libyan Army now in revolt, it was quickly decided an incursion into Sirte would be called. The plan called first to secure the Port of Sirte as a location to land further reinforcements, with the final
aim of securing the Ghardabiya Air Base as a base for further strikes against forces still loyal to Gaddafi.
Soon, the elements of the QRF Air Assault Regt embarked their Chinook transports in Malta, to quickly secure Gaddafi's home city, believed to be guarded with only a weakened element of a Libyan Mech Bde as all eyes were on events taking place in Tripoli.
With gunships on their flanks, the Chiinooks took off towards Sirte, flying low under the Libyan radar and missile cover.
[Note: British Gunships deliberately without a HQ. Once they've spent their 4 missile loads, they're done.][ALL: OPT AF]
| Player Voting Stats | ||
|---|---|---|
| Member | Balance | Enjoyment |
 Crossroads |
Slightly Pro UK | 8 |
| Crossroads |
Well Balanced | 8 |
 5 Leichte Div |
Well Balanced | 8 |
 fritzfarlig |
Moderately Pro Libya | 7 |
| Gaming Records | |||||||||
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| 1st Side Player | 2nd Side Player | Result | Score | ||||||
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itlnprd | vs. | fritzfarlig |  |
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Draw | 12 | 12 |
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5 Leichte Div | vs. | devoncop |  |
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Libya Major Victory | 12 | 2 |
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Crossroads | vs. | Alpha Zwo |  |
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UK Major Victory | 12 | 2 |
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Crossroads | vs. | budd |  |
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Libya Minor Loss | 4 | 9 |
British Air assault against a mech Libyan formation, with event triggered reinforcements available for both sides.
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There is a learning curve with the 1985 setting. It can get lethal. SAM is introduced as a long range AA option with some restriction. The Brits must take some chances and be aggressive. Get into town and slug it out to take the Objectives. Libyans need cover vs. roaming Helo gunships.
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