Post by toadvine on Feb 15, 2012 17:05:41 GMT -5
GROZNY
FAA Field
April 14, 2012
The USSR’s collapse in December 1991 allowed Soviet satellite states to break free from Russian control. Chechnya declared full independence from Moscow in 1993. The “Chechen Republic of Ichkeria” was formed, under the leadership of Dzhokhar Dudayev, a former Soviet Air Force General.
Thousands of ethnic Russians fled the new republic to escape Chechens seeking revenge after decades of Soviet repression. Chechnya’s economy crumbled, and the nation’s people were heavily divided along political and ethnic lines.
In December 1993, Dudayev’s opponents organized themselves into the “Provisional Council of the Chechen Republic”, and called on Moscow for assistance. In August 1993, the Provisional Council started an armed revolt against Dudayev’s supporters.
Russia established a blockade around the Chechen Republic, and un-marked Russian aircraft began flying missions over Grozny. Russian troops assisted the forces of the Provisional Council in early battles against Dudayev’s army. The opposition forces, joined by Russian troops, launched a badly organized assault on Grozny in October 1994, followed by a second, larger attack in November. Despite Russian support, both attempts failed. In a major embarrassment for the Kremlin, Dudayev loyalists captured 20 Russian Army soldiers and about 50 Russian mercenaries. These prisoners were paraded in front of television cameras, and created a public relations disaster for President Boris Yeltsin’s struggling Russian government.
On November 29, 1993, Yeltsin issued an ultimatum to all warring factions in Chechnya, ordering them to disarm and surrender. When the government in Grozny refused, Yeltsin ordered his army to "restore constitutional order" by force.
On December 11, 1993, Russian forces launched an attack toward Grozny. Yeltsin’s invasion managed to do what had not been possible before – it united the Chechens behind Dudayev’s government. Chechens from all walks of life – including many Chechen veterans of the former Soviet Army - flocked to defend their country from the Russian onslaught. Early fighting in the campaign was brutal, as both sides struggled to adjust to the new reality of open war.
Despite their initial surprise at the ferocity of the Chechen defense, the Russians buckled down for a nasty fight. Russian soldiers have always learned quickly, and street fighting is part of their heritage.
Although vastly outnumbered and outgunned, the Chechen fighters were well motivated, and they were fighting on their home turf. Many of the Chechen militia knew Russian tactics, and all knew the Russian language.
On December 31, the first Russian tanks rumbled into Grozny.
As Russian soldiers advanced warily into Grozny’s bombed out streets, Chechen voices crackled over the Russian radio net - “Welcome to hell”.
The battle for Grozny had begun.
GROZNY
Do you have what it takes to play in a simulation of the most vicious urban battle of our time?
No-holds barred combat. Fighting with shotguns, grenades and pistols. War to the knife.
Room by room, floor by floor, building by building.
Tooth and nail fighting, where captured territory is measured in feet, not miles.
Urban combat is the most dangerous form of warfare. This game will put your skills - and your nerve - to the test.
Join the Russians as they seek to crush the Chechen rebels.
Sign up with the Chechens as they struggle to massacre the Russian invaders.
You want mil-sim close quarters combat?
You got it - GROZNY.
MORE INFO TO FOLLOW
FAA Field
April 14, 2012
The USSR’s collapse in December 1991 allowed Soviet satellite states to break free from Russian control. Chechnya declared full independence from Moscow in 1993. The “Chechen Republic of Ichkeria” was formed, under the leadership of Dzhokhar Dudayev, a former Soviet Air Force General.
Thousands of ethnic Russians fled the new republic to escape Chechens seeking revenge after decades of Soviet repression. Chechnya’s economy crumbled, and the nation’s people were heavily divided along political and ethnic lines.
In December 1993, Dudayev’s opponents organized themselves into the “Provisional Council of the Chechen Republic”, and called on Moscow for assistance. In August 1993, the Provisional Council started an armed revolt against Dudayev’s supporters.
Russia established a blockade around the Chechen Republic, and un-marked Russian aircraft began flying missions over Grozny. Russian troops assisted the forces of the Provisional Council in early battles against Dudayev’s army. The opposition forces, joined by Russian troops, launched a badly organized assault on Grozny in October 1994, followed by a second, larger attack in November. Despite Russian support, both attempts failed. In a major embarrassment for the Kremlin, Dudayev loyalists captured 20 Russian Army soldiers and about 50 Russian mercenaries. These prisoners were paraded in front of television cameras, and created a public relations disaster for President Boris Yeltsin’s struggling Russian government.
On November 29, 1993, Yeltsin issued an ultimatum to all warring factions in Chechnya, ordering them to disarm and surrender. When the government in Grozny refused, Yeltsin ordered his army to "restore constitutional order" by force.
On December 11, 1993, Russian forces launched an attack toward Grozny. Yeltsin’s invasion managed to do what had not been possible before – it united the Chechens behind Dudayev’s government. Chechens from all walks of life – including many Chechen veterans of the former Soviet Army - flocked to defend their country from the Russian onslaught. Early fighting in the campaign was brutal, as both sides struggled to adjust to the new reality of open war.
Despite their initial surprise at the ferocity of the Chechen defense, the Russians buckled down for a nasty fight. Russian soldiers have always learned quickly, and street fighting is part of their heritage.
Although vastly outnumbered and outgunned, the Chechen fighters were well motivated, and they were fighting on their home turf. Many of the Chechen militia knew Russian tactics, and all knew the Russian language.
On December 31, the first Russian tanks rumbled into Grozny.
As Russian soldiers advanced warily into Grozny’s bombed out streets, Chechen voices crackled over the Russian radio net - “Welcome to hell”.
The battle for Grozny had begun.
GROZNY
Do you have what it takes to play in a simulation of the most vicious urban battle of our time?
No-holds barred combat. Fighting with shotguns, grenades and pistols. War to the knife.
Room by room, floor by floor, building by building.
Tooth and nail fighting, where captured territory is measured in feet, not miles.
Urban combat is the most dangerous form of warfare. This game will put your skills - and your nerve - to the test.
Join the Russians as they seek to crush the Chechen rebels.
Sign up with the Chechens as they struggle to massacre the Russian invaders.
You want mil-sim close quarters combat?
You got it - GROZNY.
MORE INFO TO FOLLOW
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