Operation Enduring Alliance

Operation Enduring Alliance
Part of the 1719–1720 Hurmu civil conflict
Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie cross the border with the Southern District, Hurmu.
Date 7.II.1720 AN – present Location Hurmu Result Ongoing
Belligerents
Nouvelle Alexandrie	Various factions in the 1719–1720 Hurmu civil conflict
Units involved
Allied Mission in Eastern Apollonia, Hurmu & Lyrica 210th Army  Modan Brigade North Lyrica Marine Infantry Brigade

Operation Enduring Alliance is an ongoing military intervention by the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie in the Hurmu civil conflict. Initiated on 7.II.1720 AN, the operation aims to restore order in Huyenkula and other areas affected by the conflict.

Background

The Hurmu civil conflict began after a power struggle between the Socialist–Umraist coalition, led by Annika Raudsepp, and the opposing factions, the Senate of the Lakes. The conflict led to widespread violence, instability, and a growing humanitarian crisis.

Participating Forces

Constancia

The 1662nd Modan Brigade of the 1st Vanguard Division, 506th (Molivadia Province) Army was deployed on 24.XV.1719 as part of the scheduled 1720 security contingent for the capital. Constancians who remained behind and declined to be evacuated from Hurmu are also advised that they are being called to active duty in accordance with Constancian law, and administratively attached to the 1662nd Modan Brigade, in accordance with their respective military occupational speciality or professional skillsets. Initially placed under the command of Princess Rosamund, who holds the rank of Sarlashkar (Major General) and commands the 1668th (Timūr al-Osman Taraghay) Brigade, 1634th ESB-Jörmungandr Division, 505th (Aqabah Province) Army, as senior Imperial Constancian Army officer present, it is presently under the command of the Deputy Chief of Mission and charge d'affaires at the Imperial Constancian Embassy, Huyenkula.

A naval task force of the Imperial Constancian Navy is also presently offshore to assist the Raspur Pact effort and to evacuate Raspur Pact nationals.

Timeline

Map of Operation Enduring Alliance, 1720 AN.

• 7.II.1720: Reports from Cardenas indicate that an intervention by the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie to restore order in Huyenkula has been authorized.
• 8.II.1720: The Nouvelle Alexandrie Embassy in Huyenkula authorizes the departure of all nonessential staff and their families, and makes public and private announcements that it is evacuating Nouvelle Alexandrie nationals, with an emphasis on women, minors, and children.
• 8.II.1720: New Alexandrian forces are welcomed as they occupy the Southern District in the face of minimal resistance, as mounting popular frustration with the government finally boils over. The 210th Army is poised for a dash northwards towards Huyenkula and Kaupang.
• 14.III.1720: Taking advantage of the chaos in the upper ranks of the government, the 210th Army, and attached formations, commenced a three pronged assault on Huyenkula from the southwest, south, and southeast, supported by a day of intensive airstrikes against buildings associated with the Hurmu Constabulary, trade union movement, and pro-government political parties. A combination of airmobile infantry and light armoured columns sought to converge upon the Parlerment House within the next forty-eight hours.
  • The southern assault force, spearheaded by airmobile infantry from the 547th Rapid Reaction Unit, was inserted by helicopters behind enemy lines. They swiftly moved to neutralize anti-aircraft defenses and create a secure foothold for further reinforcement. The airmobile infantry then proceeded to engage enemy forces in the surrounding areas, disrupting their communications and forcing them to retreat.
  • The southeastern assault force, consisting of special operations units and elite infantry, was tasked with the most daring objective: infiltrating the heavily fortified Parlerment House. Disguised as civilians, these soldiers made their way through the city, gathering intelligence and identifying key enemy positions. Once in position, they signalled for the assault to begin.
  • The force attacking from the southwest, consisting of a contingent from the North Lyrica Marine Infantry Brigade meanwhile fared as follows:
    • A cohort strength contingent of the North Lyrica Marine Infantry Brigade embarked upon 48 Javelin H-2 Siren helicopters, overflew Isammaland and landed at Varna. The deployed force proceeded to assault facilities operated by the Hurmu Constabulary and the trade unions movement in the city, following a preliminary attack by escorting helicopter gunships.
    • The forward leap proved to be a costly gambit. Nonetheless, the flags of Nouvelle Alexandrie and the Raspur Pact were briefly raised over the tallest building in the city, before being hurriedly replaced by the flag of Hurmu once more.
    • The remainder of the brigade entered Isammaland overland. A number of vehicles in the column are knocked out by improvised explosives, with efforts to move the burning vehicles off the road being hampered by effective fire from concealed positions. The commander of the column ordered his forces into a defensive laager whilst air support, in the form of helicopter gunships and light attack aircraft are called in, directed by forward observation officers attached from the Federal Air Force. Skirmishers were also sent out to discover and clear the further ambush sites along the road.
    • The appearance of a single Javelin M-2 Dragoon UAV over the ambush site allowed forward observation officers to pick out a number of concentrations of suspected hostiles. Eight Javelin H-1 Menace attack helicopters arrived over the target area and began to methodically pick off the suspected militants picked out by the thermal imaging camera on their primary gun optic. The casual slaughter, from a distance safely beyond the risk of returning small arms fire, continued until the opposing forces began to break and flee. With a pattern of airborne overwatch now established, the column was able to reform and continue its progress.
• 15.III.1720: As the aerial bombardment continued, the 210th Army's three-pronged assault on Huyenkula moved swiftly to secure key bridges and intersections, cutting off enemy reinforcements and supplies. The 210th Army successfully captures key checkpoints in and around Huyenkula, effectively cutting off the city's supply routes and limiting the movement of opposing factions.
  • With Parlerment House surrounded, the southeastern assault force, comprised of the 2nd Legionary Expeditionary Unit, Operational Manoeuvre Group North, and the Constancian Modan Brigade, began its attack at dawn. Under the cover of smoke and confusion, they stormed the compound, engaging in fierce close-quarters combat with the enemy forces. Room by room, floor by floor, they systematically cleared the building, eliminating any resistance they encountered.
  • Meanwhile, the other two assault forces continued to push deeper into Huyenkula, methodically securing critical infrastructure and neutralizing pockets of enemy resistance. Supported by air strikes and artillery, they made steady progress towards their objectives.
  • As the assault on Parlerment House reached its climax, the southeastern assault force discovered a hidden bunker beneath the building, where they found key military and political mid-level officers attempting to escape. After a tense standoff, 3 of these officers were killed, the rest were apprehended and taken into custody.
• 16.III.1720: With the Parlerment House secured and enemy positions around Huyenkula significantly weakened, the 210th Army and attached formations began the process of consolidating their gains. They established a secure perimeter around the city, setting up checkpoints to control movement and prevent enemy forces from regrouping.
• 2.IV.1720: As the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie continued to secure their positions in Huyenkula, strong pockets of resistance begin to emerge. Insurgents, primarily composed of remnants of the Hurmu Constabulary and pro-government militias, initiate hit-and-run attacks on patrols and checkpoints, attempting to hinder the 210th Army's consolidation efforts.
• 24.IV.1720: 547th RRU and North Lyrica Marine Infantry Brigade taken off the line and withdrawn to Beaufort to reorganise. Garrisoning duties in Huyenkula assumed by the 25th, 27th, and 28th LEU of the Alexandrian Legion. 2nd LEU and the Modan Brigade returned to Kaupang, joined by the 5th Colonial Defence Unit. Kaupang garrison duties shared with the ESB-Jagverbande and such elements of the Hurmu Peace Corps as had reconstituted locally.
• 18.XIII.1720: Allied forces garrisoned in the Lake District controlled key checkpoints leading into and out of Huyenkula. One of these checkpoints, on the road to the Huyenkula International Airport, is controlled by a regiment attached to the 210th Army. On the morning of 18.XIII.1720, the checkpoint - manned by eight infantrymen, under the command of a single corporal - came under fire from a concealed gunman firing from an elevated position. Following the exchange of gunfire, the assailant and three Federal soldiers manning the checkpoint were wounded.

Aftermath

The operation is still ongoing, and the impact of the intervention on the overall conflict remains to be seen.

See also

• Hurmu
• Nouvelle Alexandrie