Talk:Years of Blood: Cold War (Map Game)/@comment-5590986-20161013184727


 * Soviet Invasion of Alaska (American decisive Victory) 150,000 Soviet Attackers, 500 Vehicles, 475 aircraft vs.  ~550,000 Total American Forces (5,000 inclusion of local militias in the area) + 50,000 Allied Forces.


 * [Reported Battle logs from key witnesses]


 * Offensive started at the end of Fall 1970, first signs of snow coming


 * Soviet Frontline troops are ambushed by US forces covered in trenches and hidden in the Alaskan Forestlines. Skirmish loss of an initial 5,000 troops for the soviets and only 720 for the American Ambushers. Over 200 Vehicles were either destroyed or hijacked.


 * Soviets retreat, main force sent, backed by aircrafts.


 * Large battle near a frozen lake bordered by Treeline. Soviet aircraft attempts to bomb the Americans, and successfully killed off 10,000 during the initial phase. Soviet losses are increased to 20,000 in total.


 * Small section of the Soviets attempt to storm American positions across the lake. 200 Americans are killed. 800 Soviets are killed. Soviets retreat.


 * More small sections of Soviets attempt to storm American positions again, avoided using the main force due to the fear of weight on the ice. American forces thrown large rocks and used grenade launchers at the lake to break the ice. Second volley successfully broke most of the ice, sending most of the Soviets for a cold swim. Cold waters and equipment weighted the trapped Soviets deep into the water. 15,000 Soviets are killed.


 * A brave group of 15 Soviets used a large chunk of ice to sail across the lake without being detected. Killed 50 Americans and blown up a portion the southern lines. Only 3 of the brave group of Soviets survived but 2 was soon shot down when trying to flee. 1 survived an escaped to a small town. Where he was robbed and killed by a homeless man days later in his sleep


 * [Redacted, skip over 5 more larger battles. 1 Tank battle in forrest terrain, and 3 Air battles]


 * End of year, light snow in Alaska this year. (I checked that Alaska is between -39F  to 33F in 1970 during it's winter, a warmer winter than normal. Biggest Snowfall is only 1.10 Inches.)


 * 70,000 Soviet Casualties, loss of 450 Tanks, Loss of 130 aircrafts vs.  90,000 American Casualties, 12,000 Canadian Casualties, unknown aircraft or vehicle losses


 * American victory, Soviet offensive failed

Finnish Invasion of Russia (Pyhrric Finnish Victory):  Assume 500k invading Russia + 100k from Allies + 10k Rebels, unknown amount of equipment. vs. 350k Soviets + 5k Resistance, 2000 something tanks, 1200 something


 * Finnish Army of 500k pushes into Russia from the North. 100k allies stayed behind. However, American forces started to lag behind.


 * Soviets of 350k took the oppurtunity to counterattack from the Northern part of the lines, led in support of aircraft and tanks. Stragglers of 20k (mainly allies) were caught. Soviets initially got the upper hand but fell a bit short. the desperate allies in the pocket fought hard, only 2k escaped and fled back. 18k Allies are killed off or captured, 15k Soviets were killed, extra 5k were seriously wounded.


 * 350k of the finnish army moved north to take out the Soviets from their flank. Huge battle ensues on the oncoming of summer and would last until beginning winter. 100k Finns were lost, 100k of Soviets were lost. Soviets began to retreat for better gorund, the finns took the advantage to encircle straggling sections. Extra 20k Soviets were killed, only 5k Finns were killed.


 * 100k of the Finnish army pulled south again to meet with the 100k


 * 240k soviets made it to better frontline positions, Finnish party of 150k + 10k rebels pursued the soviets into the city. Battle took place, killing 50k Finns and 35k Soviets in 2 weeks. Finns retreat south and Soviet army pursued.


 * This goes back and forth until the end of the year. But the finnish pursuing army was destroyed. 50k +1k Rebels retreat back to finland (along with 100k others and plenty of equipment). Soviets, now down to 100k, pursued to finnish border.
 * Aircraft and tanks were sent south to the Finns.


 * [Redacted, skip to the end]


 * While Finns suffered the most loss, they managed to capture their objective in the end as the Soviets were (mostly as there is resistance in the south as well) distracted dealing with the pursuing army. This bought the army in the south time to reach and occupy a city before taking cover from pursuing tanks and aircraft, using the rubble from explosions as cover and storm tanks if they pursue the finns in the streets or alleyway. Finns won if you think of it that way
 * However, Soviets would also have an oppurtunity if they can develop it as they get something out of it. As they managed to pursue the army back to the south-eastern borders of Finland, and could use it to cut off the Finnish army in the south.


 * Casualties: 200k Finns + 50k allies + 9k rebels vs 240k Soviets + 1k Resistance, 2000 tanks, 100 aircraft lost.