This recently declassified NATO document describes Concept of Operations 475/19 – ANGRY ARROWHEAD, a possible plan to contain a Warsaw Pact’s offensive against Denmark, Norway and Finland.
The version presented here is the original 1983 draft, prepared by Anthony Morphet two years before the war outbreak and subsequently expanded into OPLAN 47501 – ANGRY ARROWHEAD, the Operation Plan used by AFNORTH during World War Three.
What follows is the execution plan for операционный оркестр (Operation Orchestra), the Warsaw Pact offensive against NATO’s Northern Flank, started at July 24th, 1985. The document has been retrieved after ceasefire from the frozen body of a Soviet officer from 7th Guards Airborne Division, found by Norwegian troops in the mountains South of Narvik.
The plan describes in detail the initial phases of the offensive against Denmark, Norway and Finland and gives a valuable insight into the Soviet approach to complex aeronaval operations.
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At 20200418 1319 ZT the main NATO defense line in Europe has been overran. AFNORTH ordered a strategic withdrawal from Europe, Asia and Oceania. All the remaining reserves are now committed to CONUS defense.
1985: Deadly Northern Lights is officially out of stock in Europe, Asia and Oceania. Some copies are still available in US, Canada.
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Kev Sharp from Big Board Gaming gives us an incredibly addictive report about the first 48 hours of war in Norway. Scramble!
In this troubled time of biological attacks and remote working, we’ve been hit too. Two charts are missing from the box. No excuses, my fault.
The missing charts are used during Air Superiority and Interception Combat. It’s possible to play without them, but they come handy for placing the squadrons during combat and add an extra touch. Here’s a picture of what I’m talking about:
Here’s the two missing charts in PDF version, ready to print and use in your campaigns.
We’re going to ship the two missing charts to everyone, of course free of charge. Just give us the time to organize, I’ve already taken the first steps and we should be ready in a few days.
Again, sorry for the problem 🙁
Fabrizio Vianello
Thin Red Line Games
Here’s the Designers’ Notes for 1985: Deadly Northern Lights, written by the Designer (the dork with the gas mask, left side) and by the two Developers Ulf Krahn and Anthony Morphet (no gas mask photo available).
Compared to the Designers’ Notes you’ll find in the box, this version has been slightly extended and reformatted.
As the unrest for a 1985: Under An Iron Sky reprint is growing on both sides of the Iron Curtain, here’s an attempt to avoid an open revolt and ensure a future of Peace, Prosperity and Equality!
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SACEUR warns that due to heavy losses in AFNORTH area of responsibility, CONUS reserves are now down to 40 copies.
SITREP UPDATE 20200418: 50 additional reinforcements are being transferred from Europe to CONUS. This is the last operational reserve, after which the only remaining option will be a strategic withdrawal.
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1985: Deadly Northern Lights rules are now available for download!
Moreover, 1985: Under an Iron Sky Living Rules have been translated to Japanese by Grognard Emeritus Kaya Morya!
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At 19850724 0404 ZT Warsaw Pact forces attacked NATO on a front going from Northern Norway to West Germany.
Assault supported by heavy air strikes and vertical assault operations. AFNORTH reports Soviet amphibious landings at Narvik, Tromsø.
CJCS declared DEFCON 1 at 19850724 0427 ZT. AFNORTH proceed as for CONOP 475/19 ANGRY ARROWHEAD.
SITREP and additional details at:
https://trlgames.com/prodotto/1985dnl/
https://trlgames.com/1985-deadly-northern-lights/
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1985: Deadly Northern Lights is now available! Proceed to the product page before the new Soviet Military Directorate censors it.
