Flying Scotsmen
D+19 | 08 August 1989, 05:00hrs - 13:00hrs vs @ Eiterfeld
Preparations for the NORTHAG counterattack involved identifying weak spots in the Pact defensive lines. That by itself was not enough to just identify weak spots in their lines, but also locations where NATO could quickly deploy an attacking force before the WP forces could be reinforced. One such place was the Eiterfeld area.
In this area an East German force set-up defensive positions behind the Haune river. Obstacles and bridge demolitions secured their flanks. Their position was not deep nor did recon identify strong back-up forces in proximity.
The British 11th Armoured Brigade was tasked with breaking through the defence line and exploiting in depth if possible. They would be assisted by an air assault to cut the East-German forces from possible reinforcements.
Scenario by Joao Lima | Map by William van der Sterren