The Long War

Pre-War
Years prior to the start of the war, President Carter Gill was running for office in 2022. His main goal was like President Bush's during the late 1990's. He wanted to bring back the armed forces.

Gill then became the President of the United States in 2023 due to his promise.

Start of the War
Meanwhile in the Eastern Hemisphere, the communist country of Russia was arming up for a major strike against the terrorists and the American forces in the Middle East. In mid-2023, the Russian Federation made their move and launched attacks in the Middle East wiping out almost all of the terrorist forces and half of the Americans stationed in the Middle East.

Dubai was then targeted by the Russians. They destroyed the city leaving no survivors. A detachment of US Marines were sent to combat the enemy.

Back in the US, Gill, almost serving as President for 5 months, took notice and was forced to abandon his promise and signed an executive order where all US Marine Corps Battalions be sent to the Middle East to stop Russia.

The Korean Takeover
In 2027, the North Koreans were gearing up for a major assault on Seoul, South Korea. Kim Jong Ung ordered the US Seventh Fleet to leave the area or deadly force will be exercised upon them. Gill knowing the situation in Korea had two options: 1. Engage the Koreans or 2. Abandon South Korea. Gill did not want North Korea to conquer South Korea so he ordered the Seventh Fleet to engage the Koreans in an-all out warfare. Unfortunately, the Seventh Fleet failed to combat them. Almost all of the ships in the fleet were sunk along with their crew. Only the USS Carl Vinson and two destroyers survived.

Gill called upon the 5th Fleet that was commanded by Admiral Silverton. Silvertron had amassed any available naval forces around the area he could gather to mount a counterattack. His strike fleet consisted of the USS Elite (LHD-5) and several Arleigh-burke class destroyers. The 115th US Marine Battalion also participated in the upcoming Siege of Korea.