View Full Version : Battle of 73 Easting Part I  25 May 03,
01:10 This is my first try at building scenarios for ATF. It
centers around the first 23 minutes of the Battle of 73 Easting.
I will likely add at least another scenario detailing one of two
major confrontations between VIIth Corps and elements of Iraq's
RGFC Tawakalna Division, and 12th Armored Division.   - I did
some testing to make sure you can complete the mission in the
same timeframe as the actual battle. Most of 18 BDE was caught
off guard by E/2-2 ACR's attack. So I use AI Time codes. If you
move decisively, you can kill most of the enemy force before
they can react. I am willing to rework the time frame if players
find it too easy.  - For you history nuts, Cpt. McMasters did
have access to all of 6-41 FA throughout the battle. At first,
he likely forgot this. Once reminded, he tried to call in fire
missions, but his troop was moving too fast, and was forced to
cancel them. He did use artillery to aid Eagle Troops
consolidation of his positi