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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.

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.

Ouch that was bloody, with TD 33 BDQ evap'ed [X(]

ORIGINAL: Boonierat

Ouch that was bloody, with TD 33 BDQ evap'ed [X(]

Yep a bad day for the rangers [:(]

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

ORIGINAL: jomni

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.