THEREFORE, after much deliberation among my brother and I, we would like to present an upcoming preview of our first ever HandelHaus Summer Skirmish Series... henceforth abbreviated H2S3, or whatever else I may decide to call it in a drunken stupor. While he and I are still working on actual battle scenarios, we have a vague idea of what we desire to accomplish:
The year is 1983. Korean Airlines Flight 007 is shot down over the Sakhalin Islands by the Soviet Air Force, prompting massive outrage among NATO and the western power bloc. The USSR asserts that the civilian Boeing 747 was doubling as a US Spy Plane, but US President Ronald Reagan disagrees. In a speech calling then green General-Secretary Yuri Andropov a "coward," Reagan asserts that the USSR is in fact an "evil empire" the likes of which the free world must actively pursue towards destruction.
With tensions rapidly approaching boiling point, Soviet military commanders fear a NATO surprise attack is imminent. Able Archer '83, which took place late in the same year, provided all the justification the Red Army needed to launch a preemptive strike. In early November 1983, World War Three begins.
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Ideally, this will be a series of battles strung together along a common narrative, with either myself or my brother updating this blog with play-by-plays. Most of the conflict will play out in Europe, although he has expressed some interest in running battles focusing on South Korea, North Korea, and the USSR. I guess we'll have to see how much money I have left come June.
There will likely be other battles as well, although chances are they'll fall outside the scope and narrative of our Cold War Gone Hot scenario. You may see some unrelated Flames of War, possibly Warhammer 40k, and most likely Bolt Action engagements.
Now, with that being said, it's time to finish up painting the last of my commissioned work!
-Hands
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