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MAIN OBJECTIVES:
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1) Support the Italians in their attempt to penetrate lines.
Basically, as long as Dario DeAngelis survives the assault, you'll achieve
this objective. The best way to do this is to send your tanks north-east
through the minefield, then approach the British defenders from the south
near the oasis, since that's where Dario will eventually go.
2) Secure the supply depot.
There's a well-defended supply depot in the far north-east, guarded mostly
by artillery and some tanks. Use a scout plane first, then drop all of
your artillery and bombing strikes on prime targets. Move your tanks in to
mop up the survivors, and this part will be complete.
These two objectives are worth 250 prestige points together.
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OPTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
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1) Do not let the Fort sentries spot you before the attack.
Pretty much the only way this'll happen is if you try to attack the fort,
so don't. Unless you wait until the countdown's over, then you can attack
it all you want. >_>
This is worth 50 prestige points.
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SECRET OBJECTIVES:
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1) At least one enemy tank captured.
There's a group of four British tanks near a camp in the south-east corner
of the map, and their crews are hanging around near the tents instead of in
their tanks. Move your tanks in fast and slaughter the crews before they
can get in their tanks, then eject one of your crews and take control of a
British tank to complete this secret objective.
This is worth 50 prestige points.
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VICTORY CONDITIONS:
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1) Dario DeAngelis must survive.
If he dies, you fail. If the vehicle he starts in takes too much damage,
remove him from it and stick him in a safer vehicle.
2) Hans von Grobel must survive.
If he dies, you fail. If the vehicle he starts in takes too much damage,
remove him from it and stick him in a safer vehicle.
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SPECIAL ABILITIES:
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2 Heavy Artillery bombardments
2 Recon Plane scouts
2 Fighter Bomber strikes
2 Paratrooper drops
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WALKTHROUGH:
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The trickiest part of this mission is making it through the minefield without
hitting any mines, but thankfully, the three Riflemen you start with are
equipped with mine detectors. Send them north-east towards the oasis slowly,
letting your tanks follow them to destroy the mines. When you reach the oasis,
turn north and start pounding anything that moves.
The Italians will start their assault, but don't concern yourself with them too
much. Instead, continue heading north to meet Dario at the eastern edge of the
British defensive line. Keep your repair vehicles close by - those British
guns emplacements hurt like hell. When Dario makes it over the river, head
back to the oasis with him to deal with the forces still guarding it. Wait for
any other British forces to attack, then go back to your Riflemen.
Clear a path to the south-east where the road leads through the mountains, then
send your tanks in towards the tents. Catch the tank crews by surprise and
slaughter them, then eject one of your own crews and take control of one of the
abandoned British tanks to accomplish the secret objective. Make sure your
tanks are all repaired and supplied with ammunition, then head back to the
oasis.
Use a scout plane on the supply depot in the north-east corner of the map, then
drop your artillery and bomber strikes on any field guns and self-propelled
artillery units you can see. Send your tanks in after that to eliminate the
survivors, and this mission will be complete.
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