Operation Golden Phoenix

Operation Golden Phoenix is the codename of the offensive by the CDC and the Golden Horde to retake Lordaeron in the Eastern Kingdoms from the Iron Horde. Second Terra Treaty's Taskforce Volgograd and the Golden Horde army under Ilithdora Khan in person successfully retook the region, restoring Sarai in the Eastern Plaguelands as the capital of the Golden Horde.

Background
Lordaeron plays an important role to the Golden Horde, as it was there that Chinggis Khagan built his base of operations in his conquest of the planet. Tyr's Hand was named Sarai by the Khagan after the destruction of the Argent Crusade and was made the capital of the Golden Horde. It was this city that the vassals of the Khagan went to pledge their allegiance to.

Sarai was captured by the Iron Horde in the earlier stages of the Chinggid Conflict, and Ilithdora Khan ordered withdrawal to Quel'Thalas. The unexpected CDC intervention allowed her make the counteroffensive to restore the capital and the region to the Golden Horde.

Entry to Lordaeron
The land route to Lordaeron from Quel'Thalas was boobytrapped by the retreating Iron Horde. It took a day for the minesweeping teams to disarm all traps for safe access. Lieutenant General Honma, relieved with the secured passaged knew that however, the traps were merely stalling action. He ordered the Finnish Air Force to scout the land beyond the pass, and plan the entry of the Taskforce from there.

The Finnish aircrafts reported back with information on heavy defences and airstrikes to destroy anti-armour defences were ordered. When these defences were destroyed the Taskforce made their entry to rout the remaining defenders by the area.

Light's Shield Tower
Scouting aircraft reported the high concentration of Iron Horde armour. The river before the tower made a natural ditch that prevented the major deployment of infantry. Amphibious APCs were also in danger of getting attack while attempting to cross.

The Taskforce's tanks fired were brought to the front and fired at the defences on the move. The defenders were made short work of and the combined force continued to their path in liberating Sarai.