Titulek

June 9, 1985 - We've been on the move since taking La Pessagne a few days ago. Now our orders are to conquer Chapoi - a large town full of tanks, infantry... and Shilkas.

The situation is quite tricky. We can't send in helicopters, as the Shilkas would blast them to pieces. And any tanks would be spotted a mile off, and met with armored resistance. However, a few squads of infantry should be able to reach the target unnoticed. We can destroy the Shilkas and leave the rest for the Cobras.

At least, that's the plan...

ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"

"Shilka" is a fully integrated anti-aircraft system. It has a massive radar for detecting enemy air forces over very long distances, four liquid-cooled cannons (23mm each) and light armor. The Shilka is very dangerous to any aircraft - it is designed to destroy approaching airplanes before they notice it, so has no trouble with a relatively weak Cobra helicopter.

Light Anti-tank rockets (LAW) are able to destroy or do heavy damage to Shilkas, if the soldier carrying one is able to get close enough to use it.

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OK, Armstrong. The Soviets have moved a large concentration of tanks into the city of Chapoi, making a direct ground assault too risky. Helicopters could do the job, but the area is defended by a pair of Shilkas. Your task is to eliminate them, wait for the choppers to deal with the tanks, and then move into Chapoi.

The mission begins at 1030 on the outskirts of Sainte Marie.

Neutralize the Shilka stationed in the village.

Clear the village of any remaining Soviet forces.

Proceed to Chapoi, locate the remaining Shilka and eliminate it.

Pull back while the Cobra gunships, designated November, deal with the tanks.

Seize Chapoi.

Mission complete

It was tough going, but Chapoi is now under our control! And this would have been impossible if you hadn't destroyed those Shilkas. Good job, soldier!