The Victoria Cross-B - Falklands

Company Level
Night Scenario
Best Played as British or PBEM

After two hours of heavy combat, B Company had fought its way onto the summit of Fly Half. 6th Platoon had made the most progress, surprising the Argentines in their bunkers. But as 6th Platoon neared the crest of the ridge, they were taken under fire by snipers with night vision sights and lost several men in minutes. They were forced to go firm just to the south of the ridgeline.

Meanwhile, 4th Platoon had moved through dead ground and closed on the summit of Fly Half from the north. As they crested the ridge and looked in "The Bowl" that separated Fly Half from Full Back, they came under intense fire from several reverse slope positions. Several men were hit, including the lieutenant commanding 4th Platoon and his radioman. Taking command of the platoon was Sergeant Ian McKay. Sergeant McKay reorganized the platoon including the left hand section of 5th Platoon. He then led four other men as they tried to cover the open ground between them and the first Argentine positions. Two of the five men were hit in the first sprint, with two more falling soon after. Sergeant McKay was last seen moving towards a Browning heavy machinegun position that was the focal point of the defense. Shortly thereafter, the machine gun went silent. Sergeant McKay's body was found amidst the remains of the machine gun and its crew. He was awarded Britain’s highest honor, The Victoria Cross, for his actions.

Note: This scenario has a visibility of one and makes use of illumination rounds.