He must make good use of few supporting arms available (half a battery of artillery, MILAN ATGMs and light mortar and MG support) to overcome dug-in Argentinian forces that outnumber the British by 2:1. The British player must orchestrate a fast-paced attack crossing the entire map, removing all points of Argentinian resistance, and capturing Goose Green with a minimum of losses. With just a minimum of special rules, this game brings the TCS to the 1980s, where in a classic infantry confrontation, not a lot has changed since WWII. Both sides fielded what was roughly a reinforced Battalion, making for a battle that made for a quick playing game with great replay value. Goose Green covers this entire battle in turns representing 20-30 minutes each, and a map scale of 125 yards per hex. Originally intended as a raid, the clash became a full 14-hour battle resulting in a hard-fought British victory. The outcome of this engagement was crucial for both the Argentinians and the British: The Argentinians needed to prove themselves against the professional British war machine, while the British needed a land victory to satisfy the government and the public after recently suffering naval losses. Goose Green is a Tactical Combat Series (TCS) game covering the first land battle of the Falklands War on May 28, 1982.
