Shock Operations/Transcript

Briefing
'''BUTTE-DE-TAHURE 1918. BATTLE OF THE SELLE.'''

German Officer: Men, we have cut this far into our enemy's belly, we must continue to plunge the knife deeper. First, we must wrest Caudry Village from the British, from there we shall advance upon and ford Selle River. Once across, it will be a battle for the airship Crash Site to secure advantage in the area. Finally, and swiftly, we will conquest Le Cateau Station. Ready yourselves!

Battalion Lost
German Officer: The British do nothing but delay our victory. When next we lock horns, remember that you have the might of Germany behind you!

Victory
German Officer:

Defeat
German Officer: Today was not the day for a German victory. We will salvage what we can, and save the fight for another day.

Briefing
'''BUTTE-DE-TAHURE 1918. BATTLE OF THE SELLE.'''

British Officer: Soldiers, these are the lands of our allies, we must protect them like our own. Our first line of defense is Caudry Village, should we fall there, we will use the Selle RIver as a natural hold point. If the Germans manage to cross the river, the airship's Crash Site will be our battleground. Our last stand, if it comes to it, will be at Le Cateau Station. Do not let our allies down!

Battalion Defeated
British Officer: Today we hold French freedom in our hands. We drove back the German claws once, we must now defend once more!

Victory
British Officer: Run you German dogs! Go back to your scorched lands and tell of the day that Britain stripped you of your mettle!

Defeat
British Officer:

Briefing
'''PRISE DE TAHURE 1917. LOST TO WAR.'''

German Officer: Today we face the French on their own ground. Let us show them how wrong they are to feel safe. First, we shall overwhelm them at Navarin Trench. They will be forced to retreat into town, making Tahure Square our next battleground. Their last line of defense will be in the Fontaine District. We will show them that nowhere is safe from Germany's might.

Battalion Lost
German Officer:

Victory
German Officer:

Defeat
German Officer: The night is indeed dark - we have lost this battle. Retreat for now, men. Save your lives for another day.

Briefing
French Officer:

Battalion Defeated
French Officer: You've done well, soldiers! But the battle is not over yet. I can see the Germans just outside of the light - soon, they will redouble their attack.

Victory
French Officer: A victory for France and all of our allies. We have defended not only our homes but a critical stronghold in this war. Stand tall, men - you've made your country proud!

Defeat
French Officer:

Briefing
'''ŁUPKÓW PASS 1914. CARPATHIAN CROSSING.'''

Austro-Hungarian Officer: The Russians have taken our defensive stronghold. We must do anything to take it back. First, we shall root them from the Galician Trail. Then we shall force them back through Pawel's Ravine. Afterwards, they will easily give the Narev Depot up to us. Finally, and with decision, we will exterminate them from Rostov's Hold. They day is cold. The snow threatens our wellness. Let us finish this quickly.

Battalion Lost
Austro-Hungarian Officer: Soldiers, we have one more chance. Kindle that spark within you and let it grow into a fire of determination! Think of those whose lives have been lost to these beasts! Fight for them.

Victory

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Austro-Hungarian Officer: The Russians think they own the winter! Ha! We have beat them at their own game. Revel in your victory, for you have taken back what's yours!

Austro-Hungarian Officer: Yes! Flee you Russian bastards! Tell your generals to think twice before taking what's ours!

Defeat
Austro-Hungarian Officer:

Briefing
'''ŁUPKÓW PASS 1914. CARPATHIAN CROSSING.'''

Russian Officer: Soldiers of Russia, stand tall as our enemies try to reclaim their land. The fight begins at the Galician trail. If we are overrun, regroup at Pawel's Ravine. Should they manage to push us further, let us halt them at Narev Depot. Losing there means our last defense will be Rostov's Hold. We must not fail!

Battalion Defeated
Russian Officer:

Victory
Russian Officer:

Defeat
Russian Officer: The bitter cold did not aid us in this battle, for we have lost. This land is now relinquished to the enemy. Retreat for now, soldiers.

Briefing
'''ZEEBRUGGE 1918. ZEEBRUGGE RAID'''

British Officer: What you do in battle today determines the war. For today...we cripple the German navy. We will start by taking back the HMS Vindictive. We will then continue onward through the Submarine Shelter, not stopping until the Germans are purged from both there and Shed Number One. Finally we will take back the Lubeck Battery, marooning the Germans on the coast as we block off the rest of their naval fleet.

Defeat
British Officer: Spilling British blood on British ships - an insult to the crown! Save who you can, and retreat...it all belongs to Germany now.

Briefing
'''ZEEBRUGGE 1918. ZEEBRUGGE RAID'''

German Officer: Men, today our enemies try once again to reclaim what we have taken from them. First, they will try to take the HMS Vindictive. If they manage to, then they will go for the Submarine Shelter next, and afterwards Shed Number One. It is highly unlikely, but if they succeed there then the final hold will be at the Lubeck Battery. If they win here our navy is crippled.

Battalion Defeated
German Officer: The British retreat to lick their wounds! Stay alert - for they are about to remount their attack.

Victory

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German Officer: A bright day for Germany! It will be my honor to report home that we have successfully held the port. Celebrate your victory!

German Officer: Good job, men! You have successfully defended against the might of the British Marines. The seas remain ours, and that is something worth celebrating.

Defeat
German Officer:

Briefing
'''SOMME RIVER 1916. SOMME OFFENSIVE.'''

British Officer:

Battalion Lost
British Officer:

Victory
British Officer: Today the French celebrate the bravery of their allies. We have taken their land back, and cut the Germans down in one fell swoop. You are all true soldiers of the crown!

Defeat
British Officer:

Briefing
'''SOMME RIVER 1916. SOMME OFFENSIVE.'''

German Officer: Soldiers, today we fight for all of our men who died claiming this land. Our foes will first storm Wellington Trench. Should we get pushed across the river, we shall make a stand at the Munich Line. If we fall there, then our final battle will be a bloody one at Hawthorn Station. For our comrades! For Germany!

Battalion Lost
German Officer: The British think they can take this land back from us? Nonsense! Ready your weapons, men - we will show them their weakness once more.

Victory
German Officer: A glorious day for Germany! Rest your weapons, men, for tonight we celebrate our victory with French soil beneath our boots.

Defeat
German Officer: We have ceded this land to British scum! A harsh defeat, but no defeat is too great for Germany to overcome. The battle may be lost, but the war is ours.