The Swamp - Battle of U Minh Forest - Campaign Series Vietnam 1948-1967
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| Rating: | 2.5 (1) |
| Games Played: | 1 |
| SM: | 4 |
| Turns: | 30 |
| Type: | Stock |
| First Side: | S. Vietnam |
| Second Side: | N. Vietnam |
Jason Petho
4 April, 1965
[U Minh Forest, Mekong Delta, South Vietnam]: [SIDE A / H2H] [HIS] [CSL]:
After the failed attempt in the spring of 1964 to quash the Viet Cong base area in the U Minh forest, another was attempted in April 1965.
Three battalions from the ARVN 31st Infantry Regiment were assigned the task of assaulting into the swampy terrain of the U Minh forest to destroy the base area and defeat any Viet Cong units found within. Supporting the 31st Regiment were elements of the 26th River Assault Group, 18th Riverboat Flotilla, two battalions of artillery and 4th Troop, 2nd Cavalry Squadron.
The plan was to surround the area with 1st/31st advancing from the south, 2nd/31st advancing from the East while the 3rd/31st would be air assault, using US 118th Aviation Company helicopters operating from a new airfield in Kien Long, into a landing zone in the Northwest. Once in position, all battalions would advance into the forest and begin clearing operations. The 44th "Black Tigers" Ranger Battalion was held in reserve to exploit any opportunities.
The Viet Cong, with two battalions, were dug-in and waiting, as they had prior knowledge of the operation.
[ALL, NO VV] [CSEE, Variable Objectives] [1.00]
4 April, 1965
[U Minh Forest, Mekong Delta, South Vietnam]: [SIDE A / H2H] [HIS] [CSL]:
After the failed attempt in the spring of 1964 to quash the Viet Cong base area in the U Minh forest, another was attempted in April 1965.
Three battalions from the ARVN 31st Infantry Regiment were assigned the task of assaulting into the swampy terrain of the U Minh forest to destroy the base area and defeat any Viet Cong units found within. Supporting the 31st Regiment were elements of the 26th River Assault Group, 18th Riverboat Flotilla, two battalions of artillery and 4th Troop, 2nd Cavalry Squadron.
The plan was to surround the area with 1st/31st advancing from the south, 2nd/31st advancing from the East while the 3rd/31st would be air assault, using US 118th Aviation Company helicopters operating from a new airfield in Kien Long, into a landing zone in the Northwest. Once in position, all battalions would advance into the forest and begin clearing operations. The 44th "Black Tigers" Ranger Battalion was held in reserve to exploit any opportunities.
The Viet Cong, with two battalions, were dug-in and waiting, as they had prior knowledge of the operation.
[ALL, NO VV] [CSEE, Variable Objectives] [1.00]
| Player Voting Stats | ||
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| Member | Balance | Enjoyment |
 Big Ivan |
Totally Pro N. Vietnam | 5 |
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Big Ivan | vs. | Ashcloud |  |
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N. Vietnam Major Victory | 48 | 8 |
Needs some work to make the outcome closer. The ARVN were way out classed in points. Also the dwindling supply scripting ultimately hurts the ARVN late in the game as their artillery becomes useless.
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