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Turn 14 - Dong Xoai overrun by VC - 9/16/2010 8:55:24 AM

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Dong Xoai camp overrun by Viet Cong

In yet another well organized attack a Viet Cong regiment sized force have overrun the Dong Xoai CIDG camp north of Saigon and south of Song Be as part of their monsoon offensive. They quickly overwhelmed Detachment A-342. Reinforcements will need to be helilifted in to retake the camp along with airstrikes from US jets. This concludes turn 14.

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Turn 15 - News sumary - 9/18/2010 9:15:18 AM

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Turn 15 - June 14th to June 20th 1965

Turn 15 opens with Dong Xoia CIDG camp overrun by an estimated Regimental sized Viet Cong force. ARVN reinforcements are being sent to retake the camp which is north of Saigon. There are no missions this turn. On June 17th US Ambassador Taylor has reported to Washington on the new coup that has brought Generals Thieu and Ky to power in South Vietnam. On June 18th The US airforce has been authorized to use Arc Light Raids in Vietnam by B-52 Bombers operating off of Guam. The B-52 will add range and massive firepower that will hopefully thwart VC operation in South Vietnam. Here's the news summary for turn 15.

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Turn 15 - 1/9 Marines Arrive - 9/18/2010 9:38:05 AM

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1st Battalion 9th Marines relieves 3/9 Marines at Da Nang

The 1st Battalion 9th Marines have arrived at Da Nang to relieve the 3rd Battalion 9th Marines. Also Marine air squadron VMFA-531 have been relieved at Da Nang by Marine Squadron VMFA-113 "The Flying Nightmares" equipped with F-4B Phantom II Jets.

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Turn 15 - Retaking Dong Xoai CIDG Camp - 9/18/2010 10:16:41 AM

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The Battle for Dong Xoai CIDG Camp

To Relieve the Dong Xoai CIDG camp that was overrun by a Viet Cong Regiment the ARVN have helilifted the 30th Ranger Battalion, the 6th Airborne Battalion, the 2nd Battalion 7th Infantry, and the 3rd Battalion 7th Infantry to combat assault the camp. A Fire support base (FSB) is set up south of the overrun camp at a site that is secured by the ARVN 1st Battalion 8th Infantry. The ARVN 5th Cavalry Squadron repairs the road to the camp plus provides road security to the camp ensuring that supplies and ammo reach ARVN forces there without VC interference. US airforce B-52 Squadrons operating off of Guam bombard the VC forces in the area as they begin the first Arc-Light raids of the war. The VC force holding Dong Xoai is completely destroyed by the overwhelming superior firepower that is brought to bear on them. Sadly the weakened CIDG Detachment A-342 is destroyed in the battle to retake Dong Xoai by the retreating Viet Cong forces. This concludes turn 15.

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RE: Turn 15 - Retaking Dong Xoai CIDG Camp - 9/18/2010 10:47:49 AM

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Nicely executed counterattack ;)

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RE: Turn 15 - Retaking Dong Xoai CIDG Camp - 9/19/2010 9:34:54 AM

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Nicely executed counterattack ;)

Thanks I learned from the master

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RE: Turn 15 - Retaking Dong Xoai CIDG Camp - 9/21/2010 10:07:34 AM

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Sorry no update today but I thought this was a pretty cool video from the era its called Why
Vietnam? (1965)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEljbPwFQ9M

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Turn 16 - News Summary - 9/25/2010 9:46:23 AM

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Turn 16 - June 21st to June 27th 1965

The Viet Cong Monsoon offensive continues with more hit and run attacks causing havoc in South Vietnam. US forces are continuing their buildup in the country with US strength now up to 125,000 soldiers and support personnel in country as of June 25th. Also on the 25th of June a Viet Cong terrorist bomb went off in the My Canh floating restaurant in Saigon killing 44 persons including 13 US citizens. There are two big operation planned this turn that will use most of the 173rd Airborne Brigade with Australian and ARVN troops in support northeast of Saigon in War Zone D hoping to flush out any VC there. Also this turn the US Marine special landing force has been reconstituted. Here's the news summary for the turn.

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Turn 16 - Battle of Dong Xoai aftermath - 9/25/2010 9:57:11 AM

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Dong Xoai area

In the aftermath of the battle for Dong Xoai CIDG camp there is no sign of the Viet Cong Regiment that attacked the camp. They have melted away back into the shadows of the Jungles surrounding the camp. The ARVN 30th Ranger Bn, ARVN 6th Airborne Bn, and the ARVN 2/7 Infantry Bn garrison the site. The ARVN 6th Airborne Bn will be heading back to Saigon now that there are no signs of the enemy in the area for now.

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Turn 16 - Operation 1/65 & Frag Order 1-11/2-65 - 9/25/2010 10:27:50 AM

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Operations 1/65 and Frag Order 1-11/2-65

Operation Frag Order 1-11 is a large Search and Destroy operation that takes place between the 27th and 30th of June. This operation will use the 173rd Airborne brigades 1st Bn 503 Airborne Infantry, 2nd Bn 503 Airborne Infantry along with the 1st Royal Australian Regiment. The Australians actually start off the Operation with their first Combat Operation of the war 1/65 on the 25th and 26th of June. Australian Operation 1/65 is a search and destroy operation conducted 11 Kilometers south east of Bien Hoa, between the convergence of Routes 1 and 15 the operation is designed to clear a base area for the incoming 2nd Brigade of the US 1st Infantry Division. Australian Operation 1/65 will be extended further into Operation 2/65 that is attached with Operation Frag Order 1/11. Operation Frag Order will be conducted by the US 1st and 2nd 503 Airborne Infantry Battalions of the 173 Airborne Brigade along with the 48th ARVN Regiment and the ARVN 1st and 8th Airborne Battalions. The Operation will be conducted in the western part of the Tan Uyen area of War Zone D in the area between Tan Uyen and Hieu Liem. The Airborne Infantry Battalions are helilifted from Bien Hoa and combat assault into War Zone D. A Fire support base (FSB) is secured at Hieu Liem by the 173rd Airborne's Troop E/17 Cavalry and Company D/16 Armor they also secure the roads to Hieu Liem as well. The Operation search's the area thoroughly but finds no enemy troops. The Australian 1st RAR turns up nothing as well in its two operations further south.

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Turn 16 - Bao Trai Overrun - 9/25/2010 10:38:59 AM

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Bao Trai Overrun by VC Main Force Battalions

Bao Trai (Khiem Cuong), the capital of Hau Nghai province west of Saigon has been overrun by two Viet Cong Mainforce Battalions. The multibattalion assault has overwhelmed the ARVN garrison of the town a Regional force company, ARVN 3/49 Infantry Bn and the ARVN 33rd ranger Bn. They have suffered devastating losses in the hit and run attack.

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Turn 16 - Bao Trai battle results - 9/25/2010 10:45:36 AM

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Losses at Bao Trai

The ARVN force garrisoning Bao Trai have suffered devastating losses in the VC attack. the ARVN 33rd Ranger Battalion is destroyed in the attack. Also the hapless ARVN 3/49 Bn of the ARVN 25th Division routed and ran from the town. The ARVN suffered 62% losses while the Viet Cong suffered a light 3%. The Viet Cong forces that attacked the town quickly vanished after this devastating hit and run raid so close to Saigon. This concludes Turn 16.

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RE: Turn 16 - Bao Trai battle results - 9/25/2010 10:50:59 AM

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Ouch that was bloody, with TD 33 BDQ evap'ed

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RE: Turn 16 - Bao Trai battle results - 9/25/2010 10:54:14 AM

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Ouch that was bloody, with TD 33 BDQ evap'ed�

Yep a bad day for the rangers

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Turn 17 - News Summary - 9/30/2010 9:45:58 AM

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Turn 17 - June 28th to July 4th 1965

Turn 17 will begin with the reinforcing of Bao Trai which was overrun last turn and then retaken by the battered units of the ARVN 25th Division. The ARVN have not been holding up to well to the enemy offensive so far. The Marines will be landing another battalion at Qui Nhon to defend a US Army logistics base that is being built there. Also another isolated ARVN position is hit at the end of the turn by the Viet Cong. There are no missions this turn. Here's the news summary.

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Turn 17 - Reinforcements for Bao Trai - 9/30/2010 9:52:35 AM

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Bao Trai is reinforced

Bao Trai (Khiem Cuong) is reinforced by the 38th ARVN Ranger Bn from Duc Hoa. They are helilifted in and quickly set up new defensive works. Patrols around Bao Trai show no sign of the VC battalions that attacked recently.

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Turn 17 - 3/7th Marines Land at Qui Nhon - 9/30/2010 10:09:12 AM

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3/7th Marines Land at Qui Nhon

General Westmoreland has requested that a Marine battalion be deployed immediately from Okinawa to Qui Nhon in Binh Dinh province to protect the massive Army Logistical base being built there in anticipation of the imminent arrival of several full army divisions. It is figured this is too lucrative a target for the VC to ignore for long. Admiral Sharp agreed but suggested it would be easier to send in the Special Landing Force (SLF) of the 7th Fleet. Westmoreland accepted the modification of his orders because it would be relatively easy to reembark the Marines once the army units arrive. On July 1st the 3rd Battalion 7th Marines (SLF) came across the beaches of Qui Nhon. They will remain on station for a week before being relieved by the 2nd Battalion 7th Marines and returning to Special Landing Force duty.

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Turn 17 - Phu Thien attacked by VC - 9/30/2010 10:15:02 AM

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Phu Thien attacked by Viet Cong

Phu Thien in Phu Bon Province has been attacked by a Viet Cong Main Force Company. The VC attempt to take the town but are held off by the brave Regional Force company that is defending the town for now. Airstrikes will be called in to keep the town from falling also reinforcements will have to be helilifted in. This concludes turn 17.

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Turn 18 - News Summary - 10/4/2010 8:19:04 AM

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Turn 18 - July 5th to July 11th 1965

Turn 18 sees the continuation of the enemy offensive with the recent attack on Phu Thien. Superior firepower will be brought to bear on Phu Thien this turn. There are two missions this turn the first one is by the 173rd Airborne Brigade and the 1st RAR its another Search and Destroy operation northeast of Bien Hoa. The Other mission is to expand the Marine presence around Qui Nhon. Also this turn more marine units land at Da Nang and Chu Lai. Here's the news summary for Turn 18.

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Turn 18 - Relief of Phu Thien - 10/4/2010 8:26:24 AM

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The Relief of Phu Thien

Phu Thien was attacked recently by a Viet Cong Main Force Company. Detachment A-219 MIKE force is helilifted in to reinforce the besieged town. B-52 Airstrikes are called in by the MIKE force on the VC position north of the town in open terrain the VC company is completely obliterated in the attack.

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Turn 18 - Operation 3/65 - 10/4/2010 8:35:56 AM

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Operation 3/65 Search and Destroy

Operation 3/65 is conducted by the 173rd Airborne brigades 1/503 and 2/503 battalions and the 1st Royal Australian Regiment along with the 48th ARVN Regiment. It is a search and destroy mission conducted along the Dong Nai between Tan Uyen and Xom Cat. The 48th ARVN Regiment will be setting up blocking positions to catch retreating enemy forces. A Fire support base will be set up at Hieu Liem. There is negative contact with VC troops during the operation.

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Turn 18 - 2/7th Marines set up at Phu Tai - 10/4/2010 8:43:31 AM

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2/7th Marines Land at Qui Nhon

The 2nd Battalion 7th Marines is instructed to relieve the 3/7th Marines at Qui Nhon that landed the previous week. The 3/7th Marines are to rejoin the SLF (Special Landing force) and are reembarked on ARG Shipping. The 2/7th Marines are ordered to establish a base camp at Phu Tai southwest of Qui Nhon.

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Turn 18 - Marine Armor lands - 10/4/2010 8:52:12 AM

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3rd Marine Tank Battalion arrives in Vietnam

The 3rd Marine Tank Battalion has landed at Da Nang. The bulk of the Battalion lands at Da Nang, Company B lands at Chu Lai. Also the 9th Marine Regimental HQ lands along with some mobile 155 mm howitzers and some Ontos.

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Turn 18 - VC spotted near Chu Lai - 10/4/2010 8:58:25 AM

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VC spotted east of Chu Lai

A small group of what are believed to be Viet Cong recon or sappers were spotted east of Chu Lai by an ARVN regional force company. The enemy quickly vanished after being detected. Extra security patrols are being set up by Marines at Chu Lai. This concludes Turn 18.

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RE: Turn 18 - VC spotted near Chu Lai - 10/5/2010 1:59:24 AM

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Does this scenario simulate the whole Vietnam War?
Or is it a series of scenarios?

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RE: Turn 18 - VC spotted near Chu Lai - 10/5/2010 6:25:26 AM

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Does this scenario simulate the whole Vietnam War?
Or is it a series of scenarios?

Series. Can't simulate the whole war at that level of detail with TOAW.

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Turn 19 - News Summary - 10/8/2010 8:13:11 AM

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Turn 19 - July 12th to July 18th 1965

The US army expands its presence in Vietnam this turn with the arrival of the first elements of the US 1st Division at Vung Tau and Cam Ranh Bay. There are 3 missions this turn one involves a marine patrol south of Da Nang, another Australian Operation east of Bien Hoa and then the setting up of a basecamp for the US 1st Division elements that have arrived. On the 17th of July 30 B-52 Bombers bomb a suspected VC area near Mang Yang Pass. Here's the news summary for turn 19.

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Turn 19 - Cordon and Search operation - 10/8/2010 8:20:15 AM

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2/9th Marines Cordon and Search Operation

On July 12th the 2nd Battalion 9th Marines along with company D 3rd Marine Recon Battalion are ordered to conduct a Cordon and Search Operation south of the Phuong Le Bridge. There is negative contact with the enemy.

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Turn 19 - US Army lands at Cam Ranh Bay - 10/8/2010 8:27:20 AM

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1/18th Infantry Bn and Artillery land at Cam Ranh Bay

The first elements of the US Army's 1st Division have arrived in Vietnam on July 12th. The 1st Battalion of the 18th Infantry plus Battery B 1/7th Artillery have landed at Cam Ranh Bay and will defend the port of debarkation.

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Turn 19 - 2nd Brigade lands at Vung Tau - 10/8/2010 8:38:03 AM

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US Army's 2nd Brigade of the 1st Division lands at Vung Tau

On the 14th of July the bulk of the 2nd Brigade of the US Army's 1st Division have arrived at the port of Vung Tau. This is the US Army's second brigade to arrive in Vietnam increasing their presence in the country. From Vung Tau the brigade will be flown to Bien Hoa airbase.

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