Raglan's Soviet–Afghan War

[Lord Raglan]

Given the waste of the expensive American supplied Stinger, the Mujahideen brought up a technical with an anti-aircraft HMG strapped in the back. It peppered the HIND with accurate fire, before scoring a hit on its control system. The HIND dropped like a stone from the sky 🚁💥. Clearly Ian was very happy about this achievement.

[Lord Raglan]

The operation was not going well for the Soviets, as the Afghans were making them bleed for every inch of ground.

https://x.com/gareth_lane/status/1825984622104109454

[Lord Raglan]

The Soviets were ordered to intensify their efforts and the armoured units down the centre started to breakthrough the enemy’s noose. The Afghan mortar battery were surprised by a Soviet paratrooper squad who had work their way up the valley and infiltrated to the Afghan rear.

[carlos marighela]

Loss of your air support has got to hurt!

[Lord Raglan]

As the Soviet motorised infantry attempted to break through the Afghan second line of defence, they were suddenly ambushed by a squad of Mujahideen hidden on the rooftops.

[Lord Raglan]

The position was now looking desperate for the Soviets, with failed attacks at both the south and the north of the valley. The Mujahideen were holding their own and giving some more. Mercilessly slaughtering the enemy whenever an opportunity arose.

[mikedemana]

Wow! Bloody battle so far. Looking forward to the conclusion... 

Mike Demana

[marianas_gamer]

Wow! 

[AKULA]

Fantastic-looking setup as always mate 

[Lord Raglan]

Given the deteriorating position, the Soviet ground commander took the decision to withdraw back over the river and called in heavy artillery strikes to cover the retreat. The operation was a complete Soviet failure with not a single operational objective achieved.

[Lord Raglan]

There was absolutely no quarter given to the Soviets, because in Colonel Trautman’s famous words (Rambo 3): You expect sympathy? You started this damn war!

[Lord Raglan]

Loss of your air support has got to hurt!

I think it could have swayed the battle mate, as the Afghans didn’t have much in the way of anti-air

[carlos marighela]

Sounded like a really fun game but maybe try running it again with Soviet doctrine and ROEs, bags of prep fire before going in.

[dickiegranthum]

Brilliant!

[Lord Raglan]

Sounded like a really fun game but maybe try running it again with Soviet doctrine and ROEs, bags of prep fire before going in.

The Soviets did have access to artillery support Carlos, which they used to good effect, but I think they could have done with a second HIND.