WARNO Operations: The Backhand Blow

Department of the Army CENTAG - V Corps HQ - Frankfurt 25 June 1989, 0905 UTC OPORD 68-19 The Warsaw Pact offensive on Frankfurt has been thwarted. A rapid counterattack using our remaining tank forces would allow us to regain the initiative. Our intention is to disrupt the enemy's preparations for a renewed attack aimed at Hanau and Frankfurt. Your mission is to use your tanks' mobility to capture Bruchköbel. a. Speed and firepower will be key to controlling the battlefield. b. Rout the enemy stationed in the three northern districts. c. Securing sectors will allow for the deployment of further NATO forces. Substantial armor of the Soviet 79th Guards Tank Division are to be expected. These include more modern T-80s and more numerous but older T-62s. You will have under your command a mixed force from the 3rd Armored Division: a. An HQ and an armored company from 2-32nd Armored Battalion b. A recon company from the 4-7th Cavalry Squadron c. Air support. Delayed-entry platoons are to be held in reserve. The Scenario is based on WARNO Operations: The Backhand Blow. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1611600/view/3730713625503996078