Restoring Brazil

[VigilantWatcher]

The dream of recreating Brazil had started with the Rio de Janeiro State being born. The state would now begin the first step by restoring control in Sao Paulo Province. There had been reports of militia groups which had formed in each Province when the previous Brazilian nation collapsed, but they would not be able to withstand any serious fire power.

 

Operation Caipira would begin at six am with a movement of Two Battalions of the 2nd Mechanised Brigade to Sao Paulo by Mi-26A Halo Heavy Transport Helicopters so to secure the city. The single Armoured Brigade plus a Mechanised Brigade and Two Infantry Brigades would move across the Province's eastern border and rapidly moved towards Sao Paulo. Resistance by the local militia groups was swept aside, the remnants retreating north west to the less populated areas. Within three hours ground units had linked up with the Helicopter ferried forces, plus managing to push to the south-eastern area of the Province, completing Phase One of the Operation.

 

They had also pushed north, though the terrain would make the next few days a hazardous time as the militia units would have to be cleared from the areas not yet under control. The next few days would tell.

[Greywall]

Ooc: wow that greywall guy is some kind of retarded not reading tags and all :p
My bad curristan

Edited July 16, 2014 by Greywall

[VigilantWatcher]

Day Two would be characterised by the first Operational Sorties by the Combat Squadrons of the Rio de Janeiro Air Force. Super Étendard Attack Fighters would assault militia positions to harry them as the ground units moved forward. However as the day went on, the advance would slow as resistance increased. Each Rio soldier was getting significant combat experience by the day as fighting was present along the entire front.

 

As the lines became deadlocked, 2S1 Gvozdika 122mm Self Propelled Howitzers and D-30 122mm Howitzers would rain down high explosive from the friendly lines, targeting the militia supply tracks leading to their positions, while the D-20 152mm Howitzers and BM-21 Grad 122mm Multiple Rocket Launchers fired on known supply dumps and staging areas to limit the amount of militia coming forward and prevent any counter attack. The Infantry meanwhile used their 2B9 Vasilek 82mm Gun Mortars to pinpoint specific locations and eliminate any militiamen hiding inside.

 

It had now turned to a battle of attrition, with both sides fighting to prevent the other gaining an advantage. As it dragged on into the night, it seemed that the entire area was ablaze.

Edited July 19, 2014 by Curristan

[VigilantWatcher]

Day Three would be marked by continuing advances by Rio forces north wards against slowly weakening Militia resistance. As morning broke a massive push was attempted, which finally cracked the militia front line and allowed Mechanised Units to complete several envelopments of isolated Militia fighters which were quickly eliminated by the liberal use of artillery and close quarter fighting.

 

The front rapidly moved north, as the advancing Rio units swept aside rearguard actions and pressed the remnant Militia force closer and closer to the Rio Parana River which ran along the Province's north west border. The three bridges crossing it were full of retreating Militia fighters, fleeing from the rapidly approaching Rio Mechanised Spearheads. Delaying actions were being fought although they were ineffective as they lacked effective weapons. 

 

Behind the front line, humanitarian aid was being distributed as fast as possible, with effective government control being established and martial law being put into effect in areas found to have high crime. Bit by bit the areas would be back to how they were. The people would get a second chance to live in peace and stability.

[VigilantWatcher]

Day Four was characterised by a complete collapse of Militia resistance, with Rio forces moving quickly to split the Militia units into two pockets. The sudden collapse had been caused by an overwhelming air offensive by the Rio de Janeiro Air Force, effectively destroying the remaining Militia arms caches and effectively blasting them out of their fortified positions.

 

They were immediately and rapidly pushed back by determined Rio units, who were now completely in control of the battle. Stragglers and rearguards were easily eliminated or captured by ponderous pincers who closed mercilessly on any Militia soldier who had failed to retreat fast enough.

 

Each pocket each had a bridge to escape across, although any vehicles not effectively camouflaged were picked off by wandering Mi-24D Hind D Attack Helicopters who flew constantly over the area. Soon the whole of Sao Paulo Province would be cleared.

[VigilantWatcher]

By Day Five all Militia resistance in the two isolated pockets collapsed. The final Militia stand had been swept aside by a final assault which routed what was left of the Militia units out into the neighbouring Province. Finally the entire of Sao Paulo Province had been secured. It was time to consolidate the hold on the area and formally add it to the country, the first step to the Rio Governments plan to hold first secure the important Provinces of Sao Paulo, Parana and Rio Grande de Sul.

 

In Sao Paulo itself a Parade was held to mark the ascension of the Province into the State and the end of Anarchic Trouble. The Importance of this event was not lost on President Maria Citares who ordered that the soldiers and airmen who had taken part receive the Sao Paulo Medal. This was the start of the new era.

 

However this was not the end, but for now there would be an interlude while plans moved forward.

[VigilantWatcher]

In Sao Paulo Province any damage caused would be repaired, with the utilities such as water and electricity also a priority. Civilians who had been removed by the Militia from their homes returned, to some areas completely flattened by the fighting. Those houses would be rebuilt, with compensation being given to those effected.

 

Meanwhile an Interim City Council was established in Sao Paulo, who would oversee the transition to a Permanent one. Also taking place would be the establishment of a new Police Force, Ambulance Service and Fire Service.

[VigilantWatcher]

The Rio de Janeiro Military High Command had by now implemented the Sao Paulo Military District Headquarters in Sao Paulo, with the relevant structures in place to maintain the security. Military Bases had been occupied and quickly brought up to a suitable readiness, with them being rapidly filled with units.

 

Defensive Air Patrols had been enacted, with the Martial Law now being slowly rescinded area by area as the Province was soon to join the Nation Officially. The population would receive all the benefits but would also have to pay the necessary taxes, although the financial situation would mean that they would not be implemented until the area got going.

[VigilantWatcher]

Finally as soon as Midnight came on the Eighth Day of Rio activity inside the Province, the Province of Sao Paulo would now be fully annexed into the State of Rio de Janeiro. This would effectively end Operation Caipira and mean that peace had returned to the area with all Combat Operations officially ceasing at seven am that day.

 

All Laws would now come into effect but Martial Law had been rescinded all over the Province handing over to the new Civilian Administration. Militia Attacks on the edges of the Provinces were now down to a trickle and was looking to be ceasing all together as the days had went on. The people in Sao Paulo Province could look to the future with hope.

[VigilantWatcher]

At three am the sound of gunfire echoed across the border of Sao Paulo Province as Three Brigades opened up a massive offensive into Parana Province. The single Armoured Brigade plus a Mechanised Brigade and an Infantry Brigade would move across the Provinces border and rapidly moved south. With the Armoured and Mechanised Brigade covering Curitiba they swept aside shell shocked Militia units and entered the City at around Ten am. 

 

Resistance however as expected began to stiffen throughout the day and the advance was eventually slowed by rearguard positions and ambush tactics. Also it was desired that the assault not get ahead of the air umbrella which had been supporting the Liberation of Curitiba which had exploded in jubilation and excitement at the time of its liberation. Eventually by the end of the day, a significant area of territory had been secured and the Airports in Curitiba commandeered for use by the Rio de Janeiro Air Force.

 

Fighting would rumble throughout the night but the perimeter would hold.

[VigilantWatcher]

Day Two of the Battle would be characterised by constant Rio advances on the ground, with the Combat Squadrons of the Rio de Janeiro Air Force moving to strike Militia Units as they retreated. Su-25T Frogfoot Ground Attack Aircraft using Bombs and Rockets would harry them causing heavy losses. Tactical success depended on keeping in touch with the Militia Forces as they moved into the interior.

 

The Offensives had Two Main Tactical Features. There was (1) the Concentration of Air Assets, including Precise Aerial Bombardment of a Target Area followed by (2) a drive by of Mechanized Forces into the area to sweep and clear that sector. A follow up force would then mop up any remaining forces and establish a secure rear area for supplies to pass through unmolested.

 

The day would end with a collapse of Militia morale in the northern sectors, with them falling back with heavy losses in men and equipment. Tactics here were working well, with each unit working together to exploit any gaps. Firepower in this area was being used heavily, with shell shocked militiamen under the constant strain of being under heavy Artillery and Air Attack surrendering by the dozens as they tried to escape the relentless assaults. 

[VigilantWatcher]

Day Three would be marked by the militia front line collapsing back even further as hammer blows  by Rio forces southwards continued to weaken Militia resistance. The collapse of Militia forces in the northern sectors continued, with sweeping advances clearing many miles of terrain. 

 

Soon the State of Rio de Janeiro would hold borders for the first time with a non Brazilian area, which would be a monumental event. Care was to be taken that they stayed within the stated combat zone and not cause any alarm to populations that were not part of the Parana Province borders.

 

Elsewhere progress was slower, especially in the extreme south east where only minimal progress was made due to the redeployment of the Armoured Brigade and the deployment of a fresh Infantry Brigade to continue the attack. The loss of the Armour meant a slow grinding assault with the unit struggling to gain the advantage, However this area was to be the centre of a new renewed attack soon to take place. 

[VigilantWatcher]

The fourth day of the Campaign was marked by yet continuous assaults. State of Rio de Janeiro forces had reached the borders for the first time with a non Brazilian area, with care being taken to keep any major amount of forces coming close to the border. Normal procedures were put in place to create normal border checkpoints were roads were to keep a sense of normality. Along the entire front the advance continued, with the momentum in the south renewed by the 2nd Armoured Brigade which had been redeployed just after it had been formed, before being thrust into the battle. It had broken the deadlock in that area and had regained the initiative.

 

The Militia forces were now falling back south-eastwards, keeping most of its forces in the southern areas of Parana Province while pulling its forces in the north southwards. This plan was complicated by the Rio de Janeiro Air Force and by the constant pressure by Rio de Janeiro Army Ground Units. The Rio de Janeiro Military Supreme Headquarters had also found out about these new movements and was determined that the bulk of Militia Forces be destroyed before they retreated into Santa Caterina Province where they would most certainly be able to regroup.

 

[VigilantWatcher]

However that same day, the decision to start a Campaign in Minas Gerais Province to relieve pressure on Rio de Janeiro Province and the Capital itself was taken. Six Thrusts split between Three Brigades launched out of both Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo Provinces. They advanced slowly, knowing that while the Parana Campaign was still ongoing their Campaign would take second priority.

 

However they broke through Militia units in the southern areas and began moving north. By the end of the first Day though the assaults had gone well, with one spearhead advancing nearly One Hundred and Fifty Miles and had pushed to within sight of the Province Capital Belo Horizonte. This was due to the surprise of the assault and the freshness of these forces.

 

Difficulties were however being encountered which was mainly the negligible level of Air Assets with most of them either engaged in the Parana Campaign or being left for normal defensive duties. Also the fact that the lack of fresh forces and the sudden re tasking of logistics was making it hard to keep this assault going as fast as they would of liked. However soon the end of the Parana Campaign would free many assets for redeployment to aid in this campaign. For now this front would be secondary while the Parana Campaign was completed.

 

To this end the advance would be now reined back and each spearhead would move at a steady pace to avoid making any mistakes and to conserve resources.

[VigilantWatcher]

The fifth day of the Campaign was marked by the Militia units in Parana Province being forced into a tiny perimeter as they finally collapsed under the extreme pressure of murderous hammer blows from land and air. The rapid condensing of the front would allow two thirds of the Rio Brigades to be pulled back, leaving two Infantry Brigades to mop up. The ones which had been withdrawn would be moved into Sao Paulo Province to rest and refit. The remaining Militia forces were now estimated to be under the critical Thousand threshold and they were viewed to be devoid of any morale or substantial equipment and manpower reserves. They could be held and dealt with at leisure.

 

 

The Minas Gerais Campaign would profit well from the soon to end of the Parana Campaign. The rested units in Sao Paulo Province which had yet to see action were redeployed to the Minas Gerais front as the units being redeployed from the Parana front came to rest and refit. The boost of Two Mechanised Brigade and One Infantry Brigade plus the shift of focus to this front would allow a renewed push to be made.

 

The assault boosted by the fresh units broke through, taking the the Province Capital Belo Horizonte and forcing the Militia to begin committing their reserves early. This tactic would be used in an attempt to grind them down and get this campaign over as soon as possible so the focus could again shift south. With the Militia forces being slowly pushed north, the threat of them assaulting Rio de Janeiro Province and maybe the Capital itself was diminishing hour by hour.

 

However ammunition resupply was still an issue as stocks of newly made ammunition were only just leaving the new Armaments Factories in Sao Paulo Province. These supply issues were to be a thorn in the side of Rio de Janeiro Supreme High Command until supply could fully meet the need.

[VigilantWatcher]

The Sixth Day of Rio Operations in Parana Province was marked by the final routing of Militia Forces in the Province, forcing the remnants into Santa Caterina Province. Now the implementation of civilian administration was now under way, with the Rio de Janeiro Military High Command now implementing the Parana Military District Headquarters in Curitiba, with the relevant structures in place.

 

 

The Third Day in Minas Gerais was marked with continuing advances. Militia Forces were continuing to offer determined resistance, but that was being slowly overcome by well executed tactics by the Rio de Janeiro Army. Their well earned experienced soldiers were fighting against a determined enemy who were using every tactic of Guerilla Warfare to slow them down, but they with help from the Rio de Janeiro Air Force were slowly winning the battle.

 

Militia placed Improved Explosive Devices were however causing some issues, with some Vehicle Borne Improved Explosive Devices also being driven at Rio forces causing some casualties. This was the new threat that was facing the Rio Forces, which was causing the Commanders problems.

 

[VigilantWatcher]

The Seventh Day of Rio Operations in Parana Province was marked by the final annexing of the Province, allowing of civilian administration in Curitiba to implement the state's laws. Martial Law had been rescinded all over the Province handing over to the new Civilian Administration. However a strong military presence would be kept to prevent any Militia counter attacks.

 

Parana Province had ascended.

 

 

The Fourth Day of Operations in Minas Gerais yielded further advances against heavy opposition. However the Campaign had been marred by constant supply issues which were just being solved. This was affecting morale, which in turn was affecting the situation on the ground. Militia resistance was still quite strong, though the complete air cover was allowing the ground units to literally blast through any Militia position. However there was no sign of the advance coming to a halt as the Militia presence in Minas Gerais was bit by bit dismantled.

[VigilantWatcher]

The Fifth Day of Operations in Minas Gerais was marked by a sudden collapse of Militia forces facing Rio de Janeiro units. The unexpected collapse had been prompted by a renewed push by the attacking forces as fresh supplies had reached the front line relieving the pressure on the hard pressed units. Joining the battle had been one of the recently created Rio Paramilitary Force Battalions, being deployed against Militia units in the western area of the front. It had performed well with optimism and vigour. It was expected that this campaign would soon be over.

 

 

Suddenly on the same day at four am, Two Rio de Janeiro Army Mechanised Battalions and an Armoured Battalion supported by Two Rio Paramilitary Force Battalions launch an offensive into Santa Caterina Province concentrating on the eastern area of the Province. Within eight hours the Province Capital Florianopolis had been secured and a sizeable perimeter of land had been liberated. 

 

This sudden and unexpected attack caused the Militia units in this area to suffer catastrophic losses, also losing vast amounts of equipment. The savagery of the assault also has a profound effect on Militia Morale, with some of the units having fought though previous battles further north and suffered severe mental agonies which were now being revisited upon them. This form of Psychological Warfare was being used by the Rio de Janeiro Military to keep the initiative.

 

 

 

[VigilantWatcher]

The Sixth Day of Operations in Minas Gerais was marked by the complete liberation of the Province. Militia Forces had been ousted from this area with the first successful deployment of Rio Paramilitary Force units. The complete clearing of Minas Gerais had pushed the northern border northwards around Five Hundred Miles and had removed any threat of Militia attacks on Rio de Janeiro.

 

 

Day Two of the Battle meant further advances against Militia Forces. Heavy Fighting raged as the battle slowly developed. Skirmishes were erupting constantly, with both sides unwilling to cede any initiative to the other. However as usual the Rio de Janeiro Air Force always decided the outcome of each battle, using precision strikes to eliminate any positions that were being troublesome. 

 

In the extreme south east of the Province, the Militia units here were fated to be soon cut off from their comrades as a breakthrough along the coast had burst unexpectedly into this area. The corridor linking the Militia units there to their adjacent units was now under constant artillery fire and air attack, a hell on earth that many were sure to not survive.

[VigilantWatcher]

The Seventh Day of Rio Operations in Minas Gerais Province was marked by the final annexing of the Province, allowing of the start of civilian administration in the Province Capital Belo Horizonte. Another step had been completed and more people could experience freedom from fear.

 

 

The Third Day of Operations in Santa Caterina Province was seen to be the splitting of the South Eastern Militia Forces away from the Main Force which were forced westwards under unrelenting pressure. Militia units were now trapped in the Western Areas of the Province, with no hope of being able to defend against the rapidly advancing Rio de Janeiro Ground Forces. Time was running out for the Militia presence in this area as soon they would be eliminated and swept away. 

Edited August 10, 2014 by Curristan

[VigilantWatcher]

The Fourth Day of Operations in Santa Caterina Province were a setback in Rio de Janeiro Military Operations. The Militia facing them had managed to dig into the perimeter they had still hold of and were resisting all attempts to finish them off. However with how things had been going this wasnt really a major crisis and the attitude of the Rio de Janeiro Military Supreme Command had showed it.

 

They had merely used the delay to move as much logistical support they could into the Province, while simultaneously substituting two Rio de Janeiro Army Brigades out for relief due to the shortened front. At the same time though a new Operation was launched in the North into Mato Grosso do Sul Province.

 

 

The Assault into  Mato Grosso do Sul Province was two thrusts both consisting of One Armoured Brigade, One Mechanised Brigade and Two Infantry Brigades plus One Rio Paramilitary Force Battalion. One launched from Sao Paulo Province while the other from Parana Province, crossing the Rio Parana and burst into the Province. 

 

Progress throughout the day was slow but six spearheads managed to carve a decent perimeter into the Province, coming within sight of the City of Dourados which is also the Second Most Populous and Second Most Important City of this State. This was considered a Satisfactory Effort considering the level of resistance which had been encountered.

[VigilantWatcher]

The Fifth Day of Operations in Santa Caterina Province were marked by the complete end to Rio de Janeiro Military Operations as the last Militia presence in the Province was eliminated. The emphasis would now turn to implementing the necessary Civilian Administration.

 

 

The Second Day of Operations in Mato Grosso do Sul Province proved to be a day of further advances. The City of Dourados was taken without any resistance, causing a major shift in fortune for the Militia who had been holding strong all the night before. The Province Capital Campo Grande was liberated during the afternoon, effectively securing the Central Area of the Province and cutting the Militia Force's Lateral Communications.

 

However though, Militia resistance was still strong and there was still heavy fighting along the entire front. All Rio de Janeiro Army Brigades had by now had experience of combat, with exhaustion apparent with some of the Veteran Soldiers. However Morale was High, with determination still evident in their attacks.

 

 

[VigilantWatcher]

The Six Day of Operations in Santa Caterina Province were marked by the Rio de Janeiro Military High Command implementing the Santa Caterina Military District Headquarters in the Province Capital Florianopolis.

 

It was also the day that would be marked by the first Guerilla Attack at a Border Checkpoint at Praia Grande in the extreme South East of the Province. Mortars fired from Rio Grande do Sul Province killed three civilians and injured a Soldier of the 3rd Infantry Brigade. However soon the Rio de Janeiro Army would be attacking into Rio Grande do Sul Province to liberate it and finish the Southern Campaign.

 

 

The Third Day of Operations in Mato Grosso do Sul Province proved to be a day of continuous Rio attacks. In the South Western area of the Province, the Rio de Janeiro Army had reached the Western International Border and had finally cleared the Southern area of the Province. Elsewhere there had been success after success with the Militia Forces being slowly crushed and pummelled by the unrolling onslaught wrought upon them. It looked like soon another Province would be liberated.

Edited August 15, 2014 by Curristan

[VigilantWatcher]

The Seventh Day of Operations in Santa Caterina Province were marked by the State of Rio de Janeiro formally declaring the Province's annexation to the rest of the country in the Province Capital Florianopolis. The Province would join a rapidly growing nation and another step to a new Brazil.

 

 

 

Day Four of Operations in Mato Grosso do Sul Province saw the squeezing of Militia forces into an even smaller pocket against the western edge of the Province. However these forces refused to surrender and the day was marked with heavy fighting as the Rio de Janeiro Army force which had been reduced to just Three Brigades due to the short front struggle to eliminate this pocket.

 

The pocket however was sealed shut and no-one left in there would be able to escape which was now a deadly trap. Artillery and Air Strikes blasted this area killing and destroying. Soon there was expected to be hardly any Militia units left intact.

[VigilantWatcher]

Day Five of Operations in Mato Grosso do Sul Province saw the complete elimination of Militia forces from the Province. The final hours of fighting had been completely one sided and when fighting was over, only Two Hundred and Fifty Nine Prisoners of War were taken. The rest had perished to a man in the hail of gunfire which had swept the doomed pocket.

 

 

The Final Southern Operation into Rio Grande do Sul Province opened with an overwhelming assault at three am by Four Brigades. The Militia Forces in this Province were mainly weakened units which had progressively fallen back south as each Province north of Rio Grande do Sul were liberated. Short on supplies and lacking in morale, they couldnt resist effectively and assault immediately broke through.

 

By nine am the Province Capital Porto Allegre had been liberated. Elsewhere the Rio de Janeiro Army advanced against negligible resistance. By the afternoon the 1st Armoured Brigade had reached the International Border  trapping Militia units in the extreme South Eastern Area of the Province before swinging west to clear the Southern Area.

 

Elsewhere Militia resistance had collapsed and they had been chopped up into smaller pieces, with two large pockets being formed in the Central Area of the Province and another smaller one in the South Western Area. Each one was as helpless and lost as the other. However it would not be an easy task to clear them as it had been proven before. It was expected that each pocket would resist fanatically, especially due to the fact that they were hopelessly out-gunned and trapped.