OPERATIONS ORDER
Operation Giantsbane (1944), Battle for Gagolin Bridge (Airborne)

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Situation

Background Information
War is rife across Europe and World War Two is in full swing. Allied forces are fighting for control of fronts all over the world. In Baranow, Poland - Axis forces control all the north, fortified well in preparation for ally advances through the area and control all water crossings. With heavy bunkers and anti-tank guns in key locations along the river, this has completely stopped the Allied advance through Poland. This must change. The Axis forces operate an airfield to the north east of the region and have occupied most of the towns with checkpoints along the main roads making travel by road difficult. Our forces will conduct a daring night raid, with US Infantry Paracuting behind enemy lines to clear the path of AT Guns and AA positions for US Armored Divisions and Air Forces standing by in the South, culminating in the assault and capture of Bogoryja Airfield providing a strategic position for our advances.

Friendly Forces
1x Airborne Infantry Company 1x Armoued Company

Supporting Assets
Additional friendly forces are present throughout the south, with Allied artillery shelling northern positions throughout the night.

Enemy Forces
The Wehrmacht Armoured Divisions and their infantry support have fallen back to Swiniary due to heavy bombardment by Allied artillery throughout the night, infantry are believed to be in the forest north and south of Zawidza after vacating Dlugoleka. Heavily fortified positions still exist in Gagolin, preventing our advance, and we've been unable to hit the airfield thus far, but at least a Squadron of fighter bombers operate there.

Mission

Tasking
Infiltrate the Axis territory, destroy AA and Bunker positions to allow US Armor to cross the river assault and capture the northern airfield while repelling expected western counter-attacks from the Wehrmacht.

End-state
Hold the Airfield.

Execution

Commander's Intent
The purpose of this mission is to position under darkness behind enemy lines to recon, plan and neutralise enemy positions preventing our advances through Gagolin. After linking up with US Armoured Divisions, we will repel any enemy counter-attacks and go-firm in, after capturing the northern Airfield.

Tasks and Sequencing
To be briefed verbally. Drop Zone Gagolin Intelligence Picture Wider Intelligence Picture

Administration/Logistics

Resupply
In accordance with SOP

Medical
In accordance with SOP

Rules of Engagement
In accordance with SOP

Fire Support Plan
In accordance with SOP

Close Air Support
In accordance with SOP

Command/Signal

Communications Plan

Callsign	Primary Frequency	Superior Frequency	ACTUAL
EAGLE 9	40mHz	37mHz	SSG Kevin Platoon Leader
EAGLE 1	250mHz	40mHz	2Lt Zuka Squad Leader
EAGLE 2	260mHz	40mHz	SP2 Sean Fireteam Leader
EAGLE 3	270mHz	40mHz	1Lt WhiteWolf Squad Leader
EAGLE H	87mHz	37mHz	Maj James Senior Game Master

Considerations
In accordance with SOP