Introduction
Red Tide recreates a “what if” conflict between NATO and Communism powers, in 1985, a follow-on from “Northern Inferno 1975”. Tensions explode in the Norwegian Sea when a standoff takes place between a NATO destroyer and a Soviet submarine, which throws both superpowers into a rapidly escalating war that draws in neighbours and allies alike.
Command vast air and naval forces as war rages across all areas of the world including the Pacific, North and South Atlantic, South China Sea to name a few. Take control of your forces as either NATO or the Soviet Union as the conflict demands that every resource you have is pressed into service.
Plan your naval strategy carefully; you will require the mutual support of the entire fleet and air arms if you are to ensure that your enemies are crushed decisively.
Dominating the battlespace will allow you to blind your enemy’s ability to communicate and coordinate.
Ensure the victory of your forces through thoughtful strategy and planning. Creative deployment will be needed to overcome deficiencies in your mix of modern and outdated forces.