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Angola '86: Command the South African Border War

Step into 1966 and take command in Angola '86, a gripping turn-based strategy game set during the South African Border War. As a commander in the South African Defence Force (SADF), you'll be deployed to South West Africa, tasked with waging a complex counter-insurgency (COIN) war against escalating threats.

Wage a War of Hearts and Minds

Your primary objective is to secure the region bordering Angola, a region destabilized by SWAPO insurgents. To succeed, you must win the Hearts and Minds of the local population by tracking and eliminating SWAPO forces as they infiltrate across the border, intimidate locals, lay mines, and ambush your troops. Gaining the support of the local population gives you access to vital intelligence to help you plan your operations.

Face a Conventional Threat

However, SWAPO is not the only threat. The army of Angola (FAPLA), a Soviet-supplied conventional army, aims to control the entire region, as a stepping stone to unifying Angola under communist rule. FAPLA provides a secure base for SWAPO operations, but also focuses on destroying UNITA, a faction supported by the USA and South Africa. You must contain the growing threat of FAPLA to survive.

Master Combined Arms Warfare

Coordinate your ground troops, special forces, artillery, mechanized units, the South West Africa Territorial Force (SWATF), and air force assets to execute your COIN mission effectively. Winning local support provides crucial intelligence, a key advantage in COIN warfare. This strategy game demands careful resource management, tactical planning, and political awareness to ensure victory.

Manage Political Support

The war isn't fought in isolation. As the SADF commander, manage support for the war back home. Maintain United Nations support, or face inevitable defeat. Your decisions influence the political landscape, adding depth to this immersive war strategy game. This grand strategy element challenges you to balance military objectives with political realities.

Key Features:

• Hearts and Minds Victory Conditions: Win the support of the locals to gain the upper hand.
• Turn-Based Strategy: Procedurally generated maps ensure endless replayability.
• Multiple Factions: Control SADF, SWATF, and UNITA forces, each with unique strengths and playstyles.
• Authentic Order of Battle: Command a full range of SADF units, from helicopters and APCs to armor and gunships.
• Political Support Model: Manage stakeholder sentiment back home to maintain vital support for the war effort.
• Comprehensive Tracking and Detection: Utilize helicopter air support and recon units to track enemy movements.
• Special Forces Operations: Conduct cross-border raids using Recces (special forces).
• Operational Intelligence Map: Gather and analyze intelligence to make informed decisions.
• Training of South West Africa Army (SWATF): Enhance the capabilities of local forces.
• Air Strikes: Deliver devastating air support to key targets.
• Medevacs and In-Field Repairs: Keep your troops and vehicles operational with essential support.
• Minesweeping and Ambushes: Employ defensive tactics to protect your forces and disrupt enemy advances.
• Full Logistical Model: Manage vehicle repairs, maintenance, and supply lines to sustain your war effort.
• Road and Base Construction: Expand your operational capabilities by building infrastructure.
• United Nations Intervention: Experience the impact of UNTAG intervention on the conflict.