Date/Time: 15th October, 1975 / 06:00:00 Zulu
Location: Iceland / North Atlantic
Duration: 3 days
Introduction
Over the last few weeks intense fighting has
broken out along all fronts in Europe. NATO forces in Germany are fighting a delaying
action in the Fulda Gap area, halting Soviet armour and mechanized units but with heavy loss in men
and equipment.
Massive naval engagements, including US and UK
carrier groups, have
resulted in the loss of HMS Ark Royal and US carriers. On the other hand the Soviet Red
Banner Northern Fleet has been practically decimated in the Norwegian Sea and
North Cape area. Both sides are reaching the end of their reserves.
Soviet-occupied Iceland over the recent few months has been under constant
attack by NATO
Forces. Even after these attacks the airfields are still operational, but
restricted in their ability to launch or recover anything larger than a Su-24
Fencer or MiG-23 Flogger. The remains of the 61st Kirkinesskaya Red
Banner Marine Brigade are dug in around Reykjavik and Reykjanesbaer near
Keflavik.
Iceland still remains a thorn in NATO's side. The Oriskany
CVBG, Clemenceau CVBG and the Iowa MEU have been ordered to retake Iceland.
All forces are now in position to the west of Iceland to conduct an air- and
sea-borne assault to retake the island.
Whoever prevails, the rocky western shores are sure to turn bloody red...
NOTE: This scenario includes the USS Iowa configured as a "Heavy Assault Amphibious Battleship", from a conversion proposed in 1966.