Location: 50 meters South of the captured Duece
Time: 0527 20 July 2000
CPT Wolfe turns to SGM Brantley and says "what's the plan?"
SGM Brantley does not answer. Slowly SGM Martinez realizes that SGM Brantley has the "1000 yard stare!!!"
Noone knows what exactly is going through SGM Brantley's mind (except for SGM Brantley). For a short while noone
speaks or moves.
The sound of the BRDM comming down the road brings everyone (except SGM Brantley) back to reality. The group dives
for cover (dragging Brantley with them), and SGM Martinez speaks up. "Sir, I'll fire the first LAW, and you
fire the second, if needbe. Cutter, you take up a good position nearby to hose anyone that survives and decides
to bail. Let's hope that Brantley doesn't get hit."
CPT Wolfe nods and says "Let's make it happen!"
SSG Cutter sprints through the woods and takes up a position about 100 meters East of the group. SGM Martinez sets
up as does CPT Wolfe.
At a range of about 250 meters, SGM Martinez acquires the BRDM and begins aiming. The turret of the BRDM slowly
scans the road ahead, looking for targets. The turret traverses to the left, then swings back to the right. As
the turret nears the location of SSG Cutter, the main gun erupts in a series of bursts!
SSG Cutter sees the turret stop, and buries his face. The rounds pass so close to him, that he could feel the individual
rounds pass over his head, impacting mere feet behind him!
SGM Martinez mutters something about "commie bastards" and then calls out "FIRING, RANGE 200 METERS!"
and lets the rocket fly...
There is a massive cloud of smoke and fire as the rocket hits...and when the smoke clears, the BRDM is in ONE PIECE!
Well, almost...as you see the the front tires bent at an akward angle. SGM Martinez "Take the shot!"
CPT Wolfe aims, while SSG Cutter crawls to better cover.
The top hatch of the BRDM pops open and the soldier readies the machinegun.
While SSG Cutter takes aim at the soldier, CPT Wolfe unleashes his LAW at the BRDM...Which hits short! The rocket
explodes harmlessly in front of the BRDM.
SSG Cutter squeezes the trigger, letting loose a quick burst. The soldier is lifted up then slumps down over the
machinegun.
SSG Martinez takes his foot off the gas pedal as the BRDM comes into view. CPT Cappanetti keys the mike and says
"This is Rattler 1, give me a SITREP!"
"Rattler 1, this is Cobra 1! The target is still alive, I SAY AGAIN THE TARGET IS ALIVE!"
CPT Cappanetti does not respond, other than telling SSG Martinez to halt.
While CPT Cappanetti aims the Tankbreaker at the BRDM, CPT Wolfe, SGM Martinez, and SSG Cutter watch for movement
in the BRDM...
CPT Cappanetti lets the Tank Breaker fly...and the missile slams into the back of the turret, blowing it several
feet into the air! Suddenly the BRDM EXPLODES in a massive ball of flame! Everyone shields their eyes, but continue
to watch in amazement, not quite believing that the Quartermaster puke actually hit it!
Location: 500 meters Northwest of the captured Duece
Time: 0528 20 July 2000
SGM Stewart takes aim at the soldier, who is wearing a soviet style uniform, in front of him, then shouts in polish
to drop his weapon, he gets no response so he shouts drop your weapon, this time in english.
The soldier turns to face the voice, but sees nothing. The soldier nervously grips his weapon.
SGM Stewart mutters "communist scum" as his squeezes the trigger...the M16 barks several quick bursts,
the soldier grunts, grabs his stomach and falls to the ground.
As SGM Stewart attempts to determine if his target is still alive, he hears the rattle of a heavy machine gun from
the south, followed by 2 explosions in quick succession. He then hears a quick burst of another machine gun, followed
by a small explosion, then a massive explosion.
Location: Near the Road -700 meters East of the Captured Duece
Time: 0528 20 July 2000
SGT Holland and his companion hold tight, waiting for the vehicles to clear the area. Shortly after the humvee
disappears, they hear the rattle of a heavy machinegun, followed by 2 explosions in rapid succession. The rattle
of a different machinegun is heard, followed by a minor explosion, then a massive explosion.
Location: The village of Ladek Stary (15 km West of the Captured Duece)
Time: 0527 20 July 2000
CPT Lee, feeling well rested, decides to check out the village and it's defenses. He checks the his pistol, ensuring
that there is a round chambered. He then looks around the small room that he is in, which seems to be a spartan
bedroom. There is a table, a bed, a few candles, and a wash basin.
CPT Lee collects his few possessions, including his flight helmet, which he secures to his belt. He then heads
to the door and opens it, cautiously peering into the next room...
"Ah, good morning my American friend" comes a voice from the next room. CPT Lee reaches for his pistol
and the voice says "no need for that in here Captain, you are safe here." CPT Lee releases his grip on
his pistol, though keeping his hand near it. CPT Lee steps into the room and spots several people. He sees an
older man, late 40's by first guess, he also sees another man wearing tanker coveralls, another man in his mid
twenties, and a young boy of maybe 11 or 12.
The older man says "My name is Josef, and I am the commander of this village's defense forces. By the way,
the name of this village is called Ladek Stary. This here is SGT VanClete, a Danish Tanker. He says he was part
of the 1-40th Armor. A group of my hunters found him in the woods northwest of here."
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