Recapture of Dutch Harbor (1984) – Played by Wolfpack345
Spring, 1984 – U.S. Landings at Dutch Harbor, Alaska
Several months ago small contingents of Soviet forces have attacked US bases and towns along the Aleutian Island chain. A larger force proceeded to land at Dutch Harbor Alaska under grueling winter conditions.
Now, mainly due to political pressure, the US Navy has hastily assembled a force of ships ready to retake the island and take advantage of a break in the weather.
Soviet forces on the island have occupied many civilian buildings in Dutch Harbor, but due to supply issues are running low on food and suffering from exposure to the elements. The Soviet Navy is believed to have been forced to used submarines to resupply their forces during the winter. Still, Red Army troops, supported by some Spetznaz commandos and die-hard political officers, will put up a fight even in these tough conditions.
It is possible the Red Army has reconsidered their position in Dutch Harbor, and could be in the process of withdrawing their forces. US recon flights have picked up electronic emissions from unknown Soviet warships operating Northwest of Dutch Harbor but heavy clouds and icing on the aircraft electronics prevented any form of ID.
Our two landing ships must reach Dutch Harbor and Marines aboard USS Saipan are standing by to be dropped off in the town once the airspace is safe. A second task force, centered around USS Missouri, will provide fire support and screen the landing operation. Saipan’s Harriers provide the only air cover to this operation, but Soviet fighters don’t have the range to reach Dutch Harbor, and the Soviet Air Force has not been able to base any aircraft at the town’s small landing strip. Snow storms over Kamchatka have likely grounded any long range Soviet bombers for the immediate future.
Objective: Have the two landing ships reach Dutch Harbor and unload Marines from Saipan’s helicopters if possible.
(note: helicopters can’t actually land troops, so just set them to an altitude of 20ft and role-play you’ve dropped them off)
Wolfpack’s Video:
https://youtu.be/ZBPPlf8dVP0?si=wQYk9woUY62U80Y
