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5.4 More Rearguard Actions [NN4 More Rearguard Actions.scn]
Between Bremen and Bremerhaven, 29-30 December
1985: After four days of fighting the Warsaw Pact
Divisions were approaching the Weser. Bremerhaven,
with its large storages of NATO supplies, was left
defended only by German Heimatschutz and elements
of 6. Panzergrenadierdivision that had been cut off by
the enemy’s rapid advance. While NATO struggled to
relocate its supplies ACLANT’s UK/NL Amphibious
Force was sent in to buy time. South of Bremerhaven
42 Painfbrig, having fought a series of bloody delaying
actions in the previous days, had a hard time
retreating behind the Weser under heavy pressure of
the Soviet 21 Guards Division. Meanwhile in the
northern outskirts of Bremen the 3rd US Brigade was
determined to make a stand, but it soon was ordered
behind the Weser also. Explicit supply optional rule is
essential for this scenario.
5.5 Pressure Point [NN5 Pressure Point.scn]
West of Bremen, 30-31 December 1985: In the previous
night the Soviets had forced their way through Bremen
and across the Weser, making extensive use of chemical
weapons. 43 Painfbrig was still holding on to the western
outskirts of Bremen, preparing for the next wave of
Soviet armour. Around the town of Leeste 41 Pabrig
was recovering from the intense actions of the past
days. South of Bremen 12 UK Armoured Brigade was still
partly on the other side of the Weser; they were ordered
to pull back and destroy the bridges at Achim behind
them. Soon after their difficult retreat they were
redeployed further south to counter enemy attacks
there. While news arrived that 1 Divisie “7 December”
was taking up positions further to the west, the enemy
sent in airborne troops to disrupt command and supply
lines. Soon the defenders found themselves in dire
straits. Explicit supply optional rule recommended.
5.6 New Year’s Day [NN6 New Year’s Day.scn]
Between Lingen and Oldenburg, 1-3 January 1986: All
was not quiet on New Year’s Day. While the Soviet 94
Guards Division was recovering from the heavy fighting
in and around Bremen, two Polish divisions were sent
forward to continue the advance. They promptly received
a bloody nose from 1 Divisie “7 December” supported
by two brigades of 5 Divisie, who had been able to
take up solid positions in the previous evening and
night. The Polish pushed on and managed to advance up
to eight miles but got badly mauled in the process.
Again the enemy committed airborne troops, and soon
94 Guards Division was sent into the fray once more,
unprepared — the Warsaw Pact machine was beginning
to show its first signs of exhaustion. Explicit optional
rule is supported. Based on scenario #15-01 The Meppen
Feint by Saunders & Blackie.