Hello commanders, We are back with another [b]WARNO - NORTHAG[/b] preview. In today’s post, let’s look at our soon-to-come expansion’s first Operation: [b]Running the Gauntlet[/b]. Let’s go! [b][h2]NORTHAG’s Historical Context[/h2][/b] In the previous DevBlog, highlighting the new massive turn-based [b]Army General[/b] campaign [b]Four Days to the Weser[/b], a large Warsaw Pact offensive is aimed at Bremen and sees the East Germans strike through a (still) mobilizing Dutch I Corps around the Lüneburg area. This is one of the two new [b]Army General[/b] campaigns (the other one taking place further south around Hanover). [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41657262/6d26dac203fa655321111ae0ee33fdee40978279.gif[/img] The new [b]Operation[/b] takes a closer look at the first (confusing and chaotic) moments for NATO, as a sizable detachment of West German troops finds itself isolated by the communists East of Lüneburg. They were unable to reach the Neetze canal, NATO's main defensive line East of the town on time and are under threat of being surrounded. A cobbled-together Dutch mechanized infantry detachment with some American helicopters in support are dispatched with urgency to relieve the besieged allied troops. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41657262/ea975d8bcd0416a43658d5a13e8f6818cdfd4b60.jpg[/img] [b][h2]Running the Gauntlet[/h2][/b] The Bundeswehr’s [i]Kampfgruppe von Jagow[/i] has been cut off by advanced elements of the Nationale Volksarmee’s [i]20. Motorisierte Schützendivision[/i]. A vanguard of reinforcing units of the Dutch I Corps, primarily units from the [i]42 Tankbataljon[/i] with combined mechanized, support, and recon vehicles, plus some American combat helicopters from [i]D Squadron[/i], [i]1st Cavalry[/i], are on the way as a relief force. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41657262/0b1420376849f40c0edfbf2cd4fb14e6aa685132.jpg[/img] The objective in this [b]Operation[/b] is to use whatever forces you have to clear the East German blocking units, including ones trying to outflank you, and then establish a corridor to the besieged West Germans. Additional Dutch reinforcements will bolster your units on the battlefield. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41657262/e2914dda68dcb98ac6821045551a6bef92398d76.jpg[/img] [b][h2]An Important Link-Up[/h2][/b] A convoy of allied troops will start moving once the link-up has been made. However, the communists will do their damnest to cut off the corridor and retake the two key Command Zones. As NATO, it is critical to keep in control of these sectors. The reinforcing Dutch companies will bring along even more mechanized infantry, giving you access to powerful Leopard 2A4 tanks, 120mm mortars, and the PRAT missile tank destroyer variant of the YPR-765. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41657262/a1d13202a02d5b7fbb7bbdccd37090c2853321a1.jpg[/img] The opposing forces will, in the second stage of the [b]Running the Gauntlet[/b], consist of the Soviet 138th Independent Tank Regiment, which will be rather persistent in closing the trap once again. Next to the already present T-72 tanks, they will bring the capable T-64BV to the fray. The road is the lifeline for the NATO troops. Every vehicle of the [i]Kampfgruppe von Jagow[/i] that makes it out will get you a step closer to victory. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41657262/53ec5f779204f431898d39ed4876124f39e6fe25.gif[/img] [b][h2]The new WARNO - NORTHAG expansion[/h2][/b] [b]WARNO - NORTHAG[/b] is the first major expansion coming to [b]WARNO[/b]. World War III hits the North German Plain where the attacking Warsaw Pact needs to overcome the staunch defenses of NATO’s NORTHAG. Under British command, Belgian, Dutch, West German, and American forces battle against the powerful northern formations of the Soviet Group of Forces in Germany, including East German and reinforcing Polish armies. The expansion is planned for later in 2024. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2978620/WARNO__NORTHAG/ [b]WARNO - NORTHAG[/b] will feature: [list][*]2 new [b]Army General[/b] campaigns. [*]4 new [b]Operations[/b]. [*]10 new [b]Divisions[/b], including NATO’s Belgian [b]16e Pantserdivisie[/b], Dutch [b]4e Divisie[/b], the British [b]4th Armoured Division[/b] and [b]MultiNational Airborne Division[/b], and the American [b]9th Infantry (Motorized) Division[/b], while the Warsaw Pact deploys the Soviet [b]25-ya Tank. Diviziya[/b], the East German [b]9. Panzerdivision[/b], and the Polish [b]4 Dywizja Zmechanizowan[/b], [b]20 Dywizja Pancerna[/b] and [b]Grupa Desantowa[/b]. [*]3 new playable nations: NATO’s Belgium and the Netherlands, and Warsaw Pact’s Poland. [*]New voice acting. [*]New units and models.[/list] [b][h2]The new WARNO- NORTHAG detailed[/h2][/b] We have started detailing [b]WARNO - NORTHAG’s[/b] features. Check the dedicated forum post for all the detailed previews! [url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1611600/discussions/0/4700161359562121615/ ]NORTHAG ... what to expect?[/url] [b][h2]Nemesis: Plateau d'Albion Out Now![/h2][/b] We have just launched the new community-voted Nemesis: [b]Nemesis #2 - Plateau d'Albion[/b] featuring two new divisions and a host of new weapons and units. Check out now the new the crack Soviet VDV troops of [b]76th Guards Airborne Division[/b] and the tenacious French defenders of the [b]152e Division d’Infanterie[/b] in this mini-expansion! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2978650/WARNO__Nemesis_2__Plateau_dAlbion/ [b][h2]Until Next Time[/h2][/b] That’s it for this week’s first DevBlog. We’ll be back next week with even more [b]NORTHAG[/b] previews! Join the [b]WARNO[/b] community. 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