Date/Time: 30 August, 1975 / 08:00:00 Zulu
Location:
Norwegian Sea
Duration: 4 days
Introduction
Soviet
Forces crossed the border near Pechenga. Although Intelligence is sparse,
Norwegian forces at present are holding their own against overwhelming odds.
The objective of the Soviet forces is unclear at the moment, but it could
be the start of a major Soviet offensive against Norwegian ports and airfields.
NATO has ordered limited reinforcement of the North Cape area; British
airborne forces have been flown in to support Norwegian troops at Banak.
Britain has deployed the 3rd Commando Brigade to Norway, along with Dutch Marines
embarked on HMS
Bulwark, Fearless and Intrepid with along with numerous small landing craft.
The United States have also put together an amphibious group comprising of USS Guadalcanal, Ponce, Portland and
Sumter.
Recconaisance flights and satellite imagery have detected Tu-16 Badger
regiments fuelled and armed with supporting assets in the Kola Peninsula. These
forces are expected to contest any NATO movements in the Norwegian Sea.
Can the 'phibs make it to safe waters before Soviet aircrews add them to their kill tally?