The Hill Fights 1 - And So it Begins - Campaign Series Vietnam 1948-1967
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| Games Played: | 0 |
| SM: | 2 |
| Turns: | 15 |
| Type: | Stock |
| First Side: | US |
| Second Side: | N. Vietnam |
Jason Petho
24 April, 1967
[Khe Sanh, Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam]: [SIDE A] [HIS] [CSL]:
While there were a small number of contacts made by 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, and elements of 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, there was still no conclusive proof that the People's Army of North Vietnam (PAVN) occupied the hilly jungle terrain north of Khe Sanh in regimental or division strength, Thus, it was decided to reduce the Marine presence there as the fighting in the eastern part of Quang Tri was heavier.
By the time all was said and done, come the beginning of February, Khe Sanh was defended by Company B, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines and a platoon from the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion with a supporting artillery battery, which was a far cry from the original intention of defending Khe Sanh with at least a battalion.
Apart from a firefight in February and a mortar attack on Khe Sanh on March 2nd shortly after the accidental bombing of Lang Vie village, activity around Khe Sanh had been relatively quiet.
As the month progressed, an attempted probe by the PAVN on perimeter of Khe Sanh airfield, contacts were becoming more frequent with a major firefight happening on March 16th, which highlighted how dependent the Marines were on helicopter support as well as how the PAVN could keep large units concealed in the dense terrain around Khe Sanh until they were ready to attack.
With these additional concerns, and with Route 9 being opened between Dong Ha and Khe Sanh, a convoy was sent to bolster the defenses.
Active patrolling was the norm for the garrison and April 24th started no differently with two platoons of B/1st/9th sweeping a complex of caves northwest of HIll 861. Additional forces were maneuvering towards Hill 700 to set up a mortar position to support the other two platoons.
Elements of the PAVN 18th Regiment/325C Division were also lurking in the hills and today was the day they planned on revealing themselves starting a series of battles that would become known to the Marines as the Hill Fights.
[ALL, NO VV] [CSEE, Variable Objectives] [1.00]
24 April, 1967
[Khe Sanh, Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam]: [SIDE A] [HIS] [CSL]:
While there were a small number of contacts made by 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, and elements of 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, there was still no conclusive proof that the People's Army of North Vietnam (PAVN) occupied the hilly jungle terrain north of Khe Sanh in regimental or division strength, Thus, it was decided to reduce the Marine presence there as the fighting in the eastern part of Quang Tri was heavier.
By the time all was said and done, come the beginning of February, Khe Sanh was defended by Company B, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines and a platoon from the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion with a supporting artillery battery, which was a far cry from the original intention of defending Khe Sanh with at least a battalion.
Apart from a firefight in February and a mortar attack on Khe Sanh on March 2nd shortly after the accidental bombing of Lang Vie village, activity around Khe Sanh had been relatively quiet.
As the month progressed, an attempted probe by the PAVN on perimeter of Khe Sanh airfield, contacts were becoming more frequent with a major firefight happening on March 16th, which highlighted how dependent the Marines were on helicopter support as well as how the PAVN could keep large units concealed in the dense terrain around Khe Sanh until they were ready to attack.
With these additional concerns, and with Route 9 being opened between Dong Ha and Khe Sanh, a convoy was sent to bolster the defenses.
Active patrolling was the norm for the garrison and April 24th started no differently with two platoons of B/1st/9th sweeping a complex of caves northwest of HIll 861. Additional forces were maneuvering towards Hill 700 to set up a mortar position to support the other two platoons.
Elements of the PAVN 18th Regiment/325C Division were also lurking in the hills and today was the day they planned on revealing themselves starting a series of battles that would become known to the Marines as the Hill Fights.
[ALL, NO VV] [CSEE, Variable Objectives] [1.00]
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