Operation Tusk

**Operation Tusk** is a scenario in *Panzer Corps 2*.

## Briefings

I'm pleased to see we have taken on this special assignment, Mein General.

It does not sit right with me to leave the conflict in this region unresolved, but perhaps we can further cripple the enemy war effort before we are forced to redeploy.

I'm certain that Manstein would have approved.

Oberst Wagner pauses for a moment, as he seems to reflect upon on Field Marshal Manstein's recent dismissal.

My apologies, we have much to discuss and precious little time left to act.

The plan is to launch a commando raid on the enemy supply depots outside of Tehran, using a mix of light vehicles and Fallschirmjager assault teams!

**Primary Objective: Capture Exit Hex to Signal for Evacuation.**

**Bonus Objective: Destroy at least 8 British Structures.**

**Bonus Objective: Destroy 3 American Structures.**

**Bonus Objective: Captive German Soldiers Survive the Battle.**

As audacious as this plans is... I have recently learned this is not the first time we've parachuted troops into Persia in an attempt to sabotage the Allied Lend-Lease efforts. I'll have more information about that later in the briefing.

Our task here is to cause as much havok as possible, destroying as many supply, ammunition, and equipment dumps as we can find.

But first, we must get our forces past this fortified defensive line. The only troops we should deploy to this mission are our Fallschirmjager teams.

Using Ju-52 transports, they can sneak right over our enemies. I recommend a flightpath hugging the mountains; a direct flight over enemy lines will only invite fighter interception of our transports.

A small special forces team equipped with light vehicles is awaiting our Fallschirmjagers here.

These vehicles should prove very useful in scouting out enemy depots, but they will not be able to stand up to enemy tanks or anti-tank weapons. Your Fallschirmjagers will need to clear out such threats by fighting in the hills and in other close terrain dotted across the region.

Note that any enemy units with Soviet markings are inactive; so don't worry about them moving to engage your forces.

To neutralize these enemy units, simply destroy the adjacent Supply Dump Structure. A chain reaction of secondary explosions should be more than enough to take care of the rest.

There is one more matter though, before we begin.

As I mentioned, this is not the first attempt to parachute forces into Persia. Last year, there was an attempt to get Persian mountain tribes to rise up against the British occupation, but it ended in failure when they handed our men over to the British.

The commander of that operation, Otto Skorzeny, has asked us to free his missing men who are currently being held in this local prison.

We have no extra ground transports available, so to keep them out of harm's way I recommend bringing them back to guard our base camp once they have been freed.

As a final reminder, when you are satisfied we have done what damage we can, you can call for evac by moving to secure this flag.

To victory, for Germany!

### Debriefing

Several reports and a messages for your attention, Mein General.

Commander Skorzeny is impressed with our efforts, he said he'll keep us in mind for future special operations.

I have to admit, I'm not exactly sure I liked the sound of that, so I gave him a reminder that we are first and foremost a Wehrmacht outfit. The last thing we need is for someone to start poaching our best troops, ja?

Field Marshal Model has assumed full command of Army Group Caucasus. The main directive of the Army Group has shifted to defense now. They'll be maintaining control of the vast expanses of Southern Russia under occupation.

As for us, we have leave in Germany awaiting the majority of our men. But it is only a matter of time before we'll be called back to action.

Speaking of which, I have an urgent message from my old friend, Generalleutnant Galland.

He explained to me there have been major air operations being conducted in France, but none of it sounds good.

He describes ongoing Operation Steinbock as an abject failure. He believes it not only is having no effect on preventing an invasion across the English Channel, but it is dangerously wasting resources needed to repel such an invasion when it inevitably comes.

He also says he has prepared a gift for us: It's an offer for our ground crews and pilots to spend their vacation in Northern France, instead of in Germany. He also promises to put on a special air show of new jet fighters in our honor. Jet fighters our pilots will no doubt be eager to try out for themselves.

Reading between the lines, I have a pretty good idea what he wants from us.

If we take his offer, we should expect to commit our air forces to repel any potential cross-Channel invasion... a task that is likely no small feat.

I'll leave the decision of our next deployment to you.

## Walkthrough

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## Locations

* Karaj

* Tehran

* Exit Hex

* Base Camp

* Karaj

* Tehran

* Exit Hex

* Base Camp

## Messages

* ***Oberst Wagner:*** Explosive charges have been detonated within an enemy depot.
The chain reaction of secondary explosions has destroyed all nearby Allied equipment!

* ***Oberst Wagner:*** Explosive charges have been detonated under an enemy detention center.
Large sections of the prison walls have come crashing down!

* Bonus Objective to Destroy at least 8 British Structures completed.
Earned Commendation Points: 1.
Total Commendation Points: %d.

* Bonus Objective to Destroy 3 American Structures completed.
Earned Commendation Points: 2.
Total Commendation Points: %d.

* Bonus Objective for Captive German Soldiers Survive the Battle completed.
Earned Commendation Points: 1.
Total Commendation Points: %d.

* ***Oberst Wagner:*** Explosive charges have been detonated within an enemy depot.
The chain reaction of secondary explosions has destroyed all nearby Allied equipment!

* ***Oberst Wagner:*** Explosive charges have been detonated under an enemy detention center.
Large sections of the prison walls have come crashing down!

* Bonus Objective to Destroy at least 8 British Structures completed.
Earned Commendation Points: 1.
Total Commendation Points: %d.

* Bonus Objective to Destroy 3 American Structures completed.
Earned Commendation Points: 2.
Total Commendation Points: %d.

* Bonus Objective for Captive German Soldiers Survive the Battle completed.
Earned Commendation Points: 1.
Total Commendation Points: %d.

## Notes

* Destroying 8 British Structures and destroying 3 American Structures will award 1 and 2 Commendation Points respectively, while successfully defending the Captive German Soldiers unit will award 1 Commendation Point.
* Notable allied formations:
	+ Special Forces Friedenthal
* Notable enemy formations:
	+ Prison Complex
* Notable allied units:
	+ Captive German Soldiers, a Level 5 Grenadier 43.
* Notable enemy units:
	+ 90th QF 18 pdr, which is Level 2 and has 14 Strength points and a hero with the Lethal Attack trait.