A scenario from the latest expansion from Lock N’ Load tactical for the Heroes of the Falklands modern module. You can get an almost free trial kit from LNLP if you want to see what the enormously sexy fuss is all about.
Scenario assumptions and notes.
The situation
The British Forces:
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The Beginning:
Under cover of darkness the Argentine’s advance upon the Government House and the Barracks coming in quietly and using the hills as cover.
From the shore line commando boats land. In hushed Spanish Lt Ayerza urged his men ashore and directly up to the front of Government House.
“Sentinel One to MidWicket Actual, I got tangos in sight. Bold as bloody brass boss right up the bloody road sir.”
“Mid Wicket Actual – Sentinel One, target Leadership and comms , fire at will, teach them that the High Street is no place for a parade.”
Through the snipers thermal sight and IR assist from his targeting partner they took careful aim and let loose with deadly accuracy.
“Lt Ayerza, Gutierez is down.” The Lt looked around. All his mean were hugging the ground. “Get up, he whispered harshly, move, you bastards, or I will shoot you myself. Our support vehicles will be here any minute!”
Distracted by the muffled fire from the front of Government house, no one noticed the Argies advancing through the pre dawn light from the hills.
“I say sir, it appears we have some sort of adorable landing vehicle revving the crapper out of its engines in order to evade me…. Shall I fire sir?”
Weapons free smart arse. Don’t miss.”
“bugger range is too far for us sir, I cant get a solid bead in this light. Better let the boys at the barracks know!”
“SentinelOne, taking fire, moving…” Muzzle flashes lit the dawn, as tracer rounds hammered home, and soldiers responded in kind.
“This is Lt Smith, Sir moving from barracks to take the Argies in the rear. I sent a ½ squad with LAWS to slow down those buggers in the LPTV’s. My best lads they will get them sorted!!”
“Wilco.. hurry up, we got tangos behind us to. This is starting to look serious. I think they want a coordinated assault.”
“Eh, Hector..is that a soldier?”
“Where?”
“Sheet slow down amigo…Gunner 2 o”clock hostile. Fire! FIRE!!!”
“Good job leading their fire Bobby! Take cover!”
” Target acquired, Firing”
“Fire”
” Fuck yeah.. yes…. Look at those bastards burn. – “God save the Queen you pricks”…..”oh fuck, reloading. Another vehicle!!!
An officer struggles from the blazing vehicle, – “Tanner, would you be kind enough to put the fire out on that officer staggering around please”
“Sarge? Oh, why yes I see the bastard, my pleasure.”
A single shot rang out. The officer’s arms lost control, his knees locked, and with a sickening crunch he face planted into the hard British macadam.
“Not bad Tanner, but I swear I saw him twitch at least once.”
“Sir, be advised one vehicle got by us, enemy in bound!
Cpt Edwards assessed the situation He punched to broadcast. – “Men, mind the ammo, give them hell, and God Save the Queen”
As swarms of Argentines closed on Government House the Brits, fired in controlled bursts, husbanding ammo, and looking for targets of opportunity in their sectors.
“Capt’n, we are in contact with the MG unit and have him hunkering down, You should be free to move about!”
“Bloody hell, they are coming from the hills!” said a panicked voice.
” Steady on lads… this is not Rorkes bloody Drift, just a few squads of Argies, kill the bastards!!” Said Cpt Edwards!
In the distance, more vehicles could be heard approaching. The Argentines were reinforcing the landing.
For now, they halted their advance. As the sun rose the Government house meticulous lawns were strewn with bodies, blackened craters from grenades, and piles of shell casings littered the ground.
The British had not fallen, But how long could they last?
The scenario time limit expired for the Argentine force. Plus their losses were such that they could not bring about a victory.