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+ | |name = Akmola |
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+ | |location = [[Kazakhstan]] |
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+ | |continent = [[Asia]] |
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+ | |env = Urban city |
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+ | |class = Capital city |
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+ | |aff = {{Subfaction|GLA|G1}} |
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+ | |missions = * [[The Astana Riots]] |
| + | * [[Operation Last Call]] |
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| − | |conflict = {{L|Third World War|Red Alert 3}} |
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| − | |place = Heidelberg, [[Germany]] |
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| − | |result = Allied victory |
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| − | * Soviet headquarters destroyed |
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| − | * Heidelberg liberated |
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| − | |side1 = {{Subfaction|Allies|RA3}} |
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| − | |side2 = {{Subfaction|Soviets|RA3}} |
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| − | |goal1 = Destroy the Soviet HQ |
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| − | |goal2 = Repel the Allied presence |
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| − | |{{Flag|Allies|RA3}} {{L|Allied Commander|Red Alert 3}} |
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| − | |{{Flag|Allies|RA3}} [[Lissette Hanley]] |
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| + | '''Akmola''' (also known as Akmolinsk, Tselinograd and Aqmola) is a large city in central [[Kazakhstan]]. Since 1997, it has been known as '''Astana''', and is the country's capital city. |
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| − | |commanders2 = {{Flag|USSR|RA3}} [[Oleg Vodnik]] |
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| − | '''The Famous Liberation''' was the third [[Allied]] mission in ''[[Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3]]''.<ref name="RA3_Allied3">Electronic Arts Los Angeles, ''[[Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3]]''. Allied mission 3: "The Famous Liberation".</ref> |
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| − | == Background == |
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| − | [[France]] had been liberated, and the [[Allies|Allied Nations]] had rallied their forces in preparation for throwing the [[Soviets]] out of western [[Europe]]. However, the Soviets were far from beaten. [[Moskvin]]'s retreat from France meant that the Soviet supply lines were now significantly shortened, and entire divisions of the [[Soviet Union|Red Army]] had been massed along the French border, eagerly awaiting the inevitable Allied offensive. A pitched battle against such an overwhelming force could spell disaster for the reinvigorated Allies and result in the Soviets retaking France. Even if the Allies were successful, the casualties that the Allies were more than likely to take meant that any victory would be a pyrrhic one at best. |
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| − | Therefore, the Allied Military Command determined that the best target for their next attack would not be at the front lines, but at the local Soviet headquarters in the German city of Heidelberg, several hundred kilometers behind the main Soviet lines. This command center, located inside an old castle, coordinated Soviet military operations throughout the [[Europe]]an Theatre, and directed the massive Soviet force currently waiting for the Allies at the French border. If this city was to be taken and the enemy headquarters eliminated, Allied intelligence believed that the Soviet forces occupying [[Germany]] would become disorganized and vulnerable to an attacks. With this in mind, the [[Allied Commander (Red Alert 3)|Allied Commander]] alongside Commander [[Lissette Hanley]] were sent to liberate Heidelberg from the "Red Menace". |
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| − | == Events == |
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| − | === A Subtle Plan === |
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| − | Judging from the reports sent in by Tanya and he, Allied Command realized that the western approaches to the city were too well fortified by the Soviet defenders, and that any direct attack from the west would be too costly in terms of both lives and equipment lost. As such, the Allies instead elected for a more subtle strategy. |
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| − | Under the cover of [[Hydrofoil]] attack boats, the Allies shipped their troops in a naval convoy up the river and onto the eastern bank, and set themselves up right under the noses of the primary Soviet base. Oleg had neglected to defend this vital waterway with anything more than a few squadrons of [[Twinblade]]s and a few [[Tesla Coil]]s. The Allies had little trouble eliminating those defenses before they could send word about the Allied attack to the Soviet HQ, and the Allied regiments were able to maintain the element of surprise and recapture much of the city before the Soviets retaliated. |
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| − | After the city was liberated, the two Commanders decided to sabotaging Oleg's exposed [[Super reactor|Super Reactors]]. These would require the usage of the [[Javelin|Javelin soldiers']] secondary power that increased its range but left it vulnerable for a few seconds as it aimed. The [[Javelin soldier]]s were escorted by [[Peacekeeper]]s to ensure their survival. When both exposed [[Super reactor]]s were destroyed, [[Lissette Hanley|Commander Hanley]] expressed her appreciation, even though Oleg thought of it as near useless. But despite how "useless" Oleg thought his two Super Reactors were, Oleg's base would suffer power failure in a few of its sections. |
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| − | Seeing that his positions were threatened, Oleg sent forth several regiments of infantry and armour to crush this sudden offensive. The Allies, however, were prepared and the Soviet counterattack was stalled almost immediately. The infantry rushed into the city, only to find that the Allies had garrisoned structures throughout the city, and these structures proved firm defensive positions for the Allied infantry, who cut down their Soviet counterparts swiftly. |
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| − | The Soviet [[Hammer Tank]]s found themselves outflanked and destroyed by their [[Guardian Tank|Allied counterparts]], and pounded to scrap from above by flights of several [[Vindicator]] Bombers. These aircraft, relatively unmolested by the lack of Soviet anti-air equipment, began bombing strategic targets within the primary Soviet base, crippling its power supply and destroying necessary production facilities. |
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| − | [[File:Famous_Liberation_Main.png|thumb|Several Guardian Tanks attacking the Iron Curtain]] |
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| − | The Soviet headquarters is protected by an [[Iron Curtain]] generator, rendering it and all surrounding Soviet units invincible. However, the Allies managed to eliminate it, leaving the Soviet base wide open to their attacks. Despite the hundreds of casualties they suffered, the Allies steadily pushed the enemy back, making good use of combined arms tactics and decimating Oleg's beloved tank force. In the end, the Soviets had lost twice as much materiel as the Allies did. |
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| − | Meanwhile, Agent [[Tanya]] and her infiltration squad had been pinned down in the western half of the city, where another regiment of Soviet forces had been deeply entrenched. Not wanting to leave one of the free world's best commandos stuck behind enemy lines, the [[Allied Commander (Red Alert 3)|Allied Commander]] launched a desperate raid behind the Soviet positions, causing extensive damage in terms of men and material and giving Tanya's squad a chance to escape. Deploying several companies to guard the bridge and to stop any Soviet reinforcements coming from the west, the Allies then sent their remaining available forces to crush the remnants of the main Soviet base. Already weakened by the constant aerial bombings, what was left of the Soviet fortifications were soon overrun. Any Soviet forces that managed to escape the onslaught escaped by fleeing up the hill towards the castle. |
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| − | === Apocalypse Now === |
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| − | {{Quote|So you managed to destroy the Iron Curtain. No matter. My Apocalypse tanks will grind you to dust! With or without it!|Oleg}} |
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| − | With nothing else to lose, and his patience wearing thin, Oleg ordered his reserves forward, spearheaded by his company of [[Apocalypse Tank (Red Alert 3)|Apocalypse tanks]]. The Soviet counterattack did tremendous damage to the Allied forces in the area, but the Allies held on. Their Vindicators launched an attack on the Soviet HQ, and despite the significant number of [[Flak Cannon (Red Alert 3)|Flak Cannons]] protecting the castle, the Allied bombers leveled it. With his positions in the city destroyed and Soviet forces across [[Europe]] now in complete disarray, Oleg had no choice but to rally as many surviving units as possible and withdraw to the east. |
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| + | === Chinese occupation === |
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| − | With the destruction of the Soviet headquarters in Heidelberg and the collapse of all command-and-control functions for Red Army units in western Europe, the [[Soviet Union]] had no choice to withdraw from most of western Europe, hoping to tighten their defensive lines in the Soviet-controlled territories further east. They were, again, on the run and on the defensive. |
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| + | During the [[GLA War]], the [[China|People's Liberation Army]] occupied Astana. A riot orchestrated by the [[GLA]] ended the Chinese occupation of the city as well forcing the evacuation of the American task force stationed around the airport. The city, known by its old name of Akmola, became major stronghold of the [[Global Liberation Army]]. The perimeter of the city was defined by huge fortress ramparts constructed by the GLA to defend their base. A Sino-American taskforce eliminated the GLA presence in the [[Battle of Akmola]]. |
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| − | For the Allies, on the other hand, the liberation was a considerable strategic victory, and as the grateful people of Heidelberg welcomed their liberators with open arms, Allied units pushed the disorganized Soviets back, inflicting a heavy casualties and taking in tens of thousands of prisoners. In short, the actions of the Allied Commander and his colleague, Lissette Hanley, broke the back of the Soviet offensive. At the time, it seemed that the Allies possessed the initiative, and an assault into eastern Europe now was very likely. |
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| + | In order for the GLA to collect more funds for their war effort they orchestrated a group of protesters to run riot in the city. These [[Angry mob (Generals 1)|angry mobs]] destroyed many civilian buildings and the ill-equipped Kazakh police division, plundering the city of its valuables. An American task force operating from the city's airport attempted to quell the riots using the Rangers' flash-bang grenades. The force was beaten back by GLA troopers however and were soon forced to evacuate the city. |
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| + | After the Americans were removed, the Chinese garrison sent Dragon Tanks to forcefully burn the Angry Mobs to death. Jarmen Kell and GLA tanks would take out these units while the angry mobs continued their destructive path. The Chinese base was later destroyed. |
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| − | === An Unforeseen Factor === |
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| − | Unfortunately for the jubilant [[Allies]], an unforeseen factor emerged, and interrupted their plans. As both factions paused to re-arm and re-build, both the Allied Nations and the [[Soviet Union]] suddenly had to face [[Enemy of Our Enemy|a new and terrifying threat]] from eastern [[Asia]]... |
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| + | === Battle of Akmola === |
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| − | ==Walkthrough== |
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| + | The city, known by its old name, became the main headquarters of the Global Liberation Army in the Middle East. |
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| − | The first part of the mission is using hydrofoils to shoot down the twinblades and using its weapon jammers to disable the Tesla Coils. Once the MCVs make it to their destination build Guardian tanks, Riptide ACVs, infantry, Multigunner IFVs with engineers to repair the tanks and the Vindicator bombers. Destroy the Super reactors with Javelin Soldiers special ability and bomb the Hammer tanks with the bombers or use large numbers of Guardian tanks to defeat the Hammer tanks. Once the Iron curtain is destroyed Oleg will send in the Apocalypse tanks. Use the spies bribe ability, use tons of Guardian tanks, Tanya or the Vindicators to destroy the double barreled soviet monster Apocalypse tanks then destroy the Headquarters to complete the mission. |
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| + | During Operation [[Last Call]], the US Army had the city besieged. A recon team watching over the city and its outskirts had spotted some Scud Launchers en route to the city. Calling in an air strike to demolish these WMDs, the team, after the bombing run, had to escape back into the main force since the GLA guards had spotted them. |
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| − | Note: If tanya dies the player cannot train another one so dont let her go up against any terror drones or sickles. |
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| + | Shortly after their return, the battle proper for the final GLA stronghold began. The Chinese government has authorized the use of their abandoned base and hardware south of the American position. GLA armored divisions had attempted to dislodge the American forces from their stronghold, but the US troops held, with the help of Chinese weaponry. Eventually, after tremendous casualties on both sides, the Sino-American forces powered through and destroyed, with their heavier firepower, what was then thought to be the last of the GLA. |
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| − | == Videos == |
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| − | {{YouTube|AniKJLjXSNk|Briefing}} |
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| − | {{YouTube|5WC0JZrSd58|Eva's instructions}} |
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| − | {{YouTube|kRNy_xzuDyc|Bingham's congratulations}} |
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| − | </center> |
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| + | [[Category:Generals 1 locations]] |
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| − | == References == |
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| + | [[Category:Cities]] |
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| + | [[Category:Capital cities]] |
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Revision as of 18:13, 13 June 2020
Akmola (also known as Akmolinsk, Tselinograd and Aqmola) is a large city in central Kazakhstan. Since 1997, it has been known as Astana, and is the country's capital city.
History
Chinese occupation
During the GLA War, the People's Liberation Army occupied Astana. A riot orchestrated by the GLA ended the Chinese occupation of the city as well forcing the evacuation of the American task force stationed around the airport. The city, known by its old name of Akmola, became major stronghold of the Global Liberation Army. The perimeter of the city was defined by huge fortress ramparts constructed by the GLA to defend their base. A Sino-American taskforce eliminated the GLA presence in the Battle of Akmola.
Astana riots
In order for the GLA to collect more funds for their war effort they orchestrated a group of protesters to run riot in the city. These angry mobs destroyed many civilian buildings and the ill-equipped Kazakh police division, plundering the city of its valuables. An American task force operating from the city's airport attempted to quell the riots using the Rangers' flash-bang grenades. The force was beaten back by GLA troopers however and were soon forced to evacuate the city.
After the Americans were removed, the Chinese garrison sent Dragon Tanks to forcefully burn the Angry Mobs to death. Jarmen Kell and GLA tanks would take out these units while the angry mobs continued their destructive path. The Chinese base was later destroyed.
Battle of Akmola
The city, known by its old name, became the main headquarters of the Global Liberation Army in the Middle East.
During Operation Last Call, the US Army had the city besieged. A recon team watching over the city and its outskirts had spotted some Scud Launchers en route to the city. Calling in an air strike to demolish these WMDs, the team, after the bombing run, had to escape back into the main force since the GLA guards had spotted them.
Shortly after their return, the battle proper for the final GLA stronghold began. The Chinese government has authorized the use of their abandoned base and hardware south of the American position. GLA armored divisions had attempted to dislodge the American forces from their stronghold, but the US troops held, with the help of Chinese weaponry. Eventually, after tremendous casualties on both sides, the Sino-American forces powered through and destroyed, with their heavier firepower, what was then thought to be the last of the GLA.