Monday, January 18, 2016

The Uwanda/Mugabia War: A Turn for the Worst

This weekend I spent some time thinking about the war between Uwanda and Mugabia, rolled some dice, and thought a bit about things some more.  I also caught all of the lists and records up to date and began preparing for the future.   So here is a window looking into the direction of the war between the nations of Uwanda and Mugabia. 
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The Mugabian President stood in the conference room and frowned at his generals.

"What do you mean, Mugabia's greatest war hero is an a Uwandan hospital?  Uwanda's troops stand on Mugabian soil; our hero lies in their hospital, and you have nothing to say?  Tell me, do you enjoy breathing?"

As always, the President found just the right words to motivate his officers.  A plan was quickly offered to remove the Uwandan troops from Mugabia, and shortly afterward, a second plan put forth for the liberation of Mugabia's greatest hero.

Mugabia's President Upepo-mfuko reviews the elite Presidential Guard. 

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Uwanda's chief of staff looked across the table, meeting the eyes of each of the generals seated there.  He began, "Well gentlemen, what do we do now?  I am open to suggestions."

The attack at B15 did not lead to the string of anticipated successes, largely due to the leadership of a man now recovering from his wounds in a Uwandan hospital.

The Uwandan chiefs considered a number of options, and in time a consensus was reached.  It was finally time to go to war.  To this point, even the action at B15 had been conducted with a minimum commitment.  Every effort had been made to avoid escalating the scope of the conflict. But a year had passed, as had the appeals by Uwanda to find a peaceful solution.  Mugabia's occupation of Uwanda's territory could no longer be tolerated, and the ULF's absurd demands simply could not be met. 

Uwanda would mobilize.  Requests to allies for help achieving a peaceful solution would be replaced by orders for war materials. Uwanda would aggressively protect its sovereignty. A large scale offensive would be launched with the aim of regaining lost territory, destroying Mugabia's ability to make war, and to capture or kill the Mugabian president.  Preparations were under way...

Vickers Mk.III main battle tanks of the Uwandan army on maneuvers.



Note: Vehicles and Mugabian Presidential Guard (Soviet naval infantry)  by QRF, the president and officer figures by Peter Pig.




12 comments:

  1. On to the Mugabian Capital! Or Uwanda's! I am not sure if you ever wrote the names of these teaming cities in any of your after action reports but the slogan should embelish at least one tank turret of the new equipment coming your way.

    Nice post. Keep on writing and fighting along the front.

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    1. Good idea. I guess it is about time that I finally settle on names for the cities. Thanks.

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  2. Irish,

    Excellent, can't wait for your next batrep. Will it be another giant conventional fight, or maybe a spec ops rescue mission to the hospital? Love the new tanks, and "...do you enjoy breathing?" Man after my own heart ;)

    V/R,
    Jack

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    1. If I ever win the lottery and make the movie version, James Earl Jones plays the role. Can't you just hear him booming that out there?

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  3. Oh man, looks like *&^%$&* is about to get real!

    I always love your Uwanda/Mugabia posts - count me amongst those interested in your behind the scenes charts and tables!

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  4. Great stuff. And I love the idea of using the Russian naval infantry figures - that just expanded my figure-selection horizons (yeah, like I need more unpainted lead!).

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  5. On another subject, increased interest in NATO/Warpac when are your incredible M60a2 Starship and M60a1 going to see the light of day as they will both be totally fab

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    1. I am also eager to hear news on this front, but that is no surprise :)

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    2. I not exactly sure on the M60A2 yet, I'll know a lot more in about a week. The A1 version is probably an early summer thing at this point.

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    3. Cool, thanks for the update - I shall continue watching this space :D

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  6. Love the Mk.3's - there's just something about them! I use them in 6mm for my Alt-History Polish Army. I will probably get a few 15mm ones too.

    Liking the continuing troubles of these two countries as well and will keep watching for news.

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