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Old 01-31-2010, 07:57 PM
John Farson John Farson is offline
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1997 (continued)
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In the south the Romanian front stabilizes and a war of attrition begins. Now Russian mobilization divisions are moved to the frontline. These are mostly infantry, equipped with a handful of ancient tanks and APCs. Although the Romanians turn out to be better soldiers than the overaged and poorly trained Russian reservists, the Russians have more than enough quantity to make up the difference.

As Russia smashes Ukraine's paltry navy in the Black Sea, the best Russian forces are transported further south to Bulgaria, and by May they have checked the Turkish advance. The Greeks increase the pressure against the Turkish left flank in Thrace and more and more Turkish units are sent against the Greeks as a result. It is very clear that without support the Turkish Army will either have to withdraw or be defeated.

On 27 June a strongly protected NATO convoy attempts to transport badly needed ammunition and supplies to the port of Izmir, Turkey. The Greek Navy's light units intercept the convoy, however, and inflict considerable losses in a confusing night battle off Izmir, fleeing without almost any casualties. NATO responds two days later with air strikes against Greek naval bases. On 1 July Greece formally declares war on Turkey, and Italy follows with its own war declaration the next day.
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Next, the bombs begin to fall!
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