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C3 Combined Campaign – VASSAL Module

Forward Command Posts rarely have the space to unfold all the 1:20000 tactical maps needed for serious planning.

This VASSAL Module gives Army Group and Front Commanders what they need, when they need it. NORTHAG / Northern Front Sector 1, NORTHAG / Northern Front Sector 2 and CENTAG / Central Front Sector 1 are covered and can be used in every possible combination, allowing to plan and follow the battle in detail.

The module contains the complete setup for the July is the Cruellest Month campaign, and several useful additional features such as:

  • Formation Boundary lines
  • Movement Axis arrows
  • Victory Points markers
  • Warsaw Pact Echelon Planning

Deployment Procedure:

  1. Download the latest VASSAL version (3.6.12 or higher)
  2. Download and unzip the C3 Combined Base module
  3. Download and unzip the C3 Combined Extension module
  4. Open the C3 Combined Base module in VASSAL
  5. Add the C3 Combined Extension to the C3 Combined Base module
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1985: Deadly Northern Lights Upgrade Kit

This kit will allow AFNORTH and Baltic / North Sea Theatre Commanders to update 1985:DNL to the Second Echelon standards. It is unfortunately available in a very limited quantity!

SITREP UPDATE 20230202 1745ZT: Well, it survived 30 minutes. I’m sorry for the ridiculously fast sequence of events.

Please be aware that:

  1. it is practically a Second Echelon unboxed version; the only missing parts are the Task Forces and Air Combat charts already fielded during the first mobilisation.
  2. The equipment will be airlifted from France. Deployment to non-European fronts can be expensive (40+ Euros).

Report to the Quarter Master here!

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Die Festung Hamburg – France POMCUS Committed!

As usual, we were keeping a small strategic reserve in Europe earmarked for emergencies and counterattacks.…..Tonight, SACEUR ordered to commit a significant part of it to the front.

Please be aware that:

  1. The equipment will be airlifted from France. Deployment to non-European fronts can be expensive (40+ Euros)
  2. France POMCUS is out of Field Manuals (the 8-pages examples booklet). The original booklet is downloadable here, and to make up for its absence each box will contain one extra 98×75 cm map of NORTHAG Sector 1, useful for planning / reserve / War Room poster.

SITREP UPDATE 20230130 1531ZT: Fighting definitively stopped on the whole front. There’s no survivors.

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Die Festung Hamburg – DEFCON 1


THIS IS NOT A DRILL

NORTHAG EXORD 103-85 – EMERGENCY PRIORITY

SITREP

1. You will be aware that:

  • Op WARDEN and OP RESTORE were initiated on 22 Jul 85
  • Full Transfer of Authority to NATO was given at 231600ZJul85.
  • SACEUR declared GENERAL ALERT and ordered the deployment of NATO forces at 231605ZJul85.

2. I regret to inform you that notwithstanding the above the forces of the Warsaw Pact crossed the Inner German Border and other international borders throughout Europe at 240400ZJul85.

3. We are now in a state of war with the countries of the Warsaw Pact.

MISSION

1. Immediately execute GDP 85 and EUCOM OPLAN 4102.

OPERATIONS

1. Connect to the TRLGames site at https://trlgames.com/prodotto/die-festung-hamburg

2. Acquire the combat equipment.

3. Video coverage of the latest events can be found at the following link:
https://trlgames.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DFH-DEFCON1-v3.mp4
(Turn your audio equipment ON).

Good Luck to you all,

Sir Nigel Bagnall
General, NORTHAG Commander in Chief

THIS IS NOT A DRILL