Bombing of Vitoze
- "Fight a good fight, troops. You're our only hope."
- ― Khesed Command[1]
The bombing of Vitoze was an attempted Estovakian bombing raid on Emmerian forces during the Emmeria-Estovakia War.[1]
While on the offensive, the Estovakian military attempted to put a quick end to the war, launching an air raid on the Emmerian forces that had retreated to Vitoze. However, the Estovakians underestimated the Emmerians and ultimately lost the battle as a result.[2]
Prelude
Being driven off of the Anean mainland, Emmerian forces retreated to the Brilliante Heights in southwest Khesed Island and stationed themselves at Campagna Airport, near Vitoze.[3]
Battle
On November 24, 2015, a group of Estovakian bombers entered Emmerian airspace. In response, Khesed Command dispatched multiple Republic of Emmeria Air Force squadrons to intercept and the destroy the bombers. The Republic of Emmeria Army would also take part in the defense, utilizing anti-aircraft weapons and providing allied squadrons with Electronic Support Measures from the ground.[1]
Underestimating the capability of the Emmerian military,[2] the Estovakian Air Force sent in insufficient forces to secure victory, resulting in Emmerian Air Force squadrons successfully defending Vitoze. In the midst of the engagement, Estovakian ace Mihajlo Mesic was shot down by Emmerian pilot Talisman.[1]
Result
Due to the efforts of Emmerian squadrons—including Garuda, Windhover and Avalanche—the destruction of Campagna Airport and Vitoze was prevented. This battle would lead the Emmerians to push into Sipli Field three days later.[4]
Trivia
- During the mission, allied forces exclaim "you're gonna let them attack the city again!?".
- Given the time gap between the retreat to Vitoze and the present, it is alluded to that Vitoze was the subject of Estovakian attacks for an extended period of time.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Mission 02: "Vitoze Aerial Defense", Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assault Records, Ace Combat 6 #14 - Mihajlo Mesic
- ↑ Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation Cutscene #02: Realization.
- ↑ Sipli Field, Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation