Battle of Salina

== Battle of Salina ==
The Battle of Salina was a two-week engagement between the Phoenix Union and the Midwest Coalition. It was carried out as part of Operation Greater Torrent, which sought to cut off supply lines and effectively force the Midwest Coalition into a position where they could no longer afford to support Seaboard.
In the first week, non-violent confrontation with Midwestern Colonel Galarza's force was rampant. The Phoenix 4th Army Division worked to block off any thru-traffic, however, it was not successful due to the relative lack of trade routes besides their own west of Salina. On 25 September, after Second General Herring spoke with Kyle Wald, the decision to occupy the relatively unarmed town was made.
On 26 September, the first military convoys began converging on the town, and using long-range attacks to push any Midwest armed forces out of the airport. This went as the 4th Army Division began taking control of the town until 1 October when a final push for the airport was made. It saw a minor firefight between units, leaving dozens killed on either side. The Midwestern forces fled the base, and on 2 October, they were called to retreat by the Governor.
== Commanders and leaders ==
* Midwest Coalition
** Colonel Galarza
** Governor Claire Alonzo
* Phoenix Union
** Second General Herring