Modrava is a settlement located in the Independent Republic of Nogova.
Overview[]
Home to the largest industrial harbour in Nogova[1], Modrava is located on the north-western side of the island. Modrava mostly consists of double-storey houses, a plaza, and a tall apartment building in the centre of town.
The settlement of Bludov is located only a short distance away to its east. Heading south along the main road will eventually lead to the city of Petrovice (via Mírov). The eastern road on the other hand will lead to the village of Mokropsy.
History[]
On August 24th, 1982[2], a force of anti-Soviet partisans led by Victor Troska attacked Modrava in an attempt to liberate the town.[3] To the shock of the Soviet garrison, Troska's fighters had deployed a platoon of tanks to aid in their offensive. Some of these medium and heavy tanks had actually been stolen the day prior from the depot at Trosky.[4]
Additionally, a separate squad of guerillas had set up firing positions on the hills to the north and east of Modrava.[5] While Troska's armoured units smashed through the main defensive line, the grenadiers bombarded the outpost with their grenades until they ran out.[6] Now outgunned by the partisans, the garrison stood no chance at halting their attack. Not long after the battle commenced, the partisans succeeded in eliminating the bulk of Soviet defenders.[7]
The Soviets did not immediately respond to Modrava's fall.[7] Instead, they eventually deployed a response force four days later on August 28th.[2][8] Despite being pitted against the odds, the partisans were ready for the counterattack and eventually managed to drive off the Soviets for good.[9]
Landmarks[]
Lighthouse[]
Modrava's lighthouse is located on the western side of town (at grid Aj27). It can be accessed by continuing straight along the road past the harbour and onto a minor dirt road.
Facilities[]
Harbour[]
Situated at the far western end of Modrava, this industrial harbour is host to a small wharf and a large dock.[1]
Military outpost[]
At the height of Nogova's occupation, Soviet troops had established a series of tents to serve as a barracks for the town's mechanised infantry garrison.[3]
It also doubled as a field hospital and repair/supply depot for the garrison's armoured fighting vehicles. The outpost was destroyed on August 24th, 1982[2], after anti-Soviet partisans succeeded in capturing the town.[7]
Petrol station[]
BLAZENA operates a service station next to the town's church.
Gallery[]
Config references[]
CfgWorlds[]
- ↑ CfgWorlds >> Noe >> Names >> Modrava >> position[] >> {1668,9513,350}
References[]
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See also[]
| Settlements in Nogova | |
|---|---|
| Cities | Lipany • Petrovice |
| Towns | Mírov • Modrava • Neveklov • Vidlákov |
| Villages | Bitov • Blata • Bor • Bludov • Davle • Dolina • Frymburk • Joudov • Kost • Kvilda • Lany • Loukov • Mala Ves • Mokrá Vrata • Mokropsy • Okrouhlo • Opatov • Paseky • Skalice • Slapy • St. Sedlo • Trosky • Varta • Velká Ves |
| Military installations | Soviet Command Airport |