Only a few of the features of this particular battle:
- The first TANK VS TANK action of the War In Angola as a squadron of Olifant tanks are deployed against the Russian made T-54/55s for the first time....
The Olifants of E Squadron making their way through the bush on their way to the front line from Mavinga
- Two South African Mechanised Infantry Battalions (61 Mech and 4 SAI) and a company from 32 Battalion deployed in two separate combat groups...
- The Fapla 16th Brigade dug in with 3 battalions of infantry and a battalion of T-54/55 tanks, with all the support weapons that accompanies a mechanised brigade, including BM-21s, D-30 122 mm guns, 23 mm AA guns, 14.7 mm guns, 76 mm field guns, 100mm AT guns and an array of air defence missile system which includes SA-8s, SA-9s and SA-13s.
- A Tactical Group comprising of another battalion of infantry and a company of T-54/55 tanks. available as reinforcements...
- The first shots fired in anger by the indominable G-6 155mm Self-Propelled Guns...
The G-6s of Juliet Troop making their way to the front line to engage 16 brigade positions
- Direct fire support by two complete batteries of G-5 155mm guns...
- Air strikes by SAAF Mirage F-1AZs and Buccaneers...
- Air strikes by MiG-21s and MiG-23s....
- Attempted Mi-8 Helicopter extraction of Soviet advisors...
- Direct Cuban involvement...
The formidable sight of an Olifant tank forcing its way through the bush on its way to attack 16 Brigade.
As most of our refight regulars will be competing in the Western Cape World War 2 Wargames Championships on this day, we are urgently looking for new (and inexperienced) participants. Come join us and take command of a company or squadron, on either side. Don't worry about the rules... all you need to do is make the tactical decisions, roll the dice, and move your forces accordingly... we will assist with the rest!
Here is your chance to be in command, without having ever attended the relevant staff and support army courses, or even having held a real rifle in your hands! All veterans of the War In Angola and the Bush War, on either side, are most welcome!
If you would like to attend and/or participate, PLEASE LET ME KNOW URGENTLY so I can allocate the forces in time. For more details about the event, see The WESTERN CAPE WARGAMES CHAMPIONSHIPS of 5 - 6 December, or contact me directly...
And if you don't want to join us for the game, please feel free to drop in and watch the progress thoughout the day.
There will be both SADF and Russian 1/300th scale models available for sale, if you can get me away from the game for a few minutes...;-)
Regards
Johan Schoeman
Cell: 0724096271
Email: johan@veridical.co.za
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