Vietnam Combat Operations 2 - Aces8 vs AI

[larryfulkerson]

Excellent AAR.  What's the time period of this scenario so far?

[comte]

ORIGINAL: larryfulkerson

Excellent AAR.  What's the time period of this scenario so far?

Thank Larry [:)] This one starts in August 65 and goes until the end of December 65.

[comte]

Hey guys just wanted to let you know about the delay I've had a bunch of real world stuff going on the last month so I haven't had a chance to update. I'm currently on vacation in Israel for a few weeks but when I return I plan on updating again. Sorry about the delay [:(]

[berto]

No problem. Slow and steady wins the race. Have a nice vacation.

[comte]

Turn 24 - October 20th to October 24 1965

Operations Golden Fleece, SAYONARA/GOOD FRIEND II/SPREAD OUT, and Happy Valley I & II continue this turn with negative enemy contact. The Marine unit conducting Operation Trail Blazer had fleeting contact with the Viet Cong but they quickly faded into the mountains southwest of 3rd Recons position. There are 4 missions this turn. On the 22nd of October of this turn US Admiral Ulysses S. Grant Sharp declared that the allies had ceased to lose the war in South Vietnam. Here's the news summary for Turn 24.

*As a side note I'd like to say I've upgraded my game to the new patch. I have detected no problems so far after doing a few test turns ahead. The only problem I saw is when you use the upgraded graphics the NVA unit insignia's don't quite match up right for some reason. Also the light woods graphic looks like grasslands in my opinion so South Vietnam doesn't appear to have as much foliage as it should. Also I would like to note my wife is pregnant and I am also raising a very young puppy so I haven't had as much time as I like to devote to my hobby. I am committed to finishing this AAR and continuing on to further chapters of this series. If there are long breaks don't worry I will return it just means things are hectic around here [:)] Thanks for your patience guys [:)]

[comte]

Project Delta Reinforces Plei Me CIDG Camp

Project Delta (B-52 Delta) is airlifted into the besieged Plei Me CIDG camp from Nha Trang and joins detachment A-255 there. Delta force will aid in guiding in airstrikes on NVA troops around the camp as well as bolstering the defenses there until relief arrives.

[comte]

US 1/4th Cavalry arrive

On October 20th the 1st Squadron of the 4th Cavalry have arrived at Vung Tau. They are taken by ship up to Saigon and from there set up there basecamp at Phu Loi north of Saigon. The 1/4th is made up of A,B,C,D Troop. A,B, and C troop are made up of armored units, D troop is an airmobile infantry detachment.

[comte]

Operation New Hope - Search and Destroy

Beginning on October 21st the 173rd Airborne Brigade orders 2/503 Airborne Battalion to clear the Di An area of any enemy troops it encounters there for the establishment of more elements of the US army 1st Infantry Division there. The 2/503 encounters a local force VC company in Di an after being helilifted into the area. Artillery and Airstrikes are called on the enemy unit. 2/503 takes Di An as the Viet Cong dissipate into smaller units and quickly disappear.

[comte]

Viet Cong Casualties at Di An

Here's a summary of enemy losses at Di An.

[comte]

Operation Red Snapper - Search and Destroy

Beginning on the 22nd of October the 2/3 Marine Battalion alone with the ARVN's 1/3 Infantry battalion and 11th Ranger Battalion conduct Operation Red Snapper on the Phu Gia peninsula. A company of 2/3 Marines conducted an amphibious landing over ORANGE beach on the peninsula well the rest of 2/3 was moved there by truck. There is negative contact with the enemy during the operation.

[comte]

Operation 13/65

On October 23rd the 1st Battalion of the 1st Royal Australian Regiment is ordered to conduct 13/65 a search and destroy mission 18 kilometers northeast of Bien Hoa air base. In the initial part of the operation there is negative contact with the enemy.

[comte]

Operation All the Way/Dan Thang 21 - Search and Destroy/Road Clearing

Operations All the Way and Dan Thang 21 are both launched on October 23rd. They are both attempting to relieve the besieged Plei Me CIDG Camp. The ARVN II Corps at Pleiku will form a task force made up of 3rd ARVN Cav squadron, ARVN 1/42 Infantry Battalion and ARVN 21st and 22nd Rangers. The ARVN Task force will conduct operation Dan Thang 21 the cavalry shall clear the road while the infantry and Rangers air assaulted along the road to the probable NVA ambush sight. The ARVN Task force encounters heavy resistance along the road to Plei Me they call in airstrikes before attacking the NVA position. Operation All the Way will be conducted by the 1st Brigade of the US 1st Cavalry Division made up of 1/8,2/8,1/12,2/12 Battalions. In the initial phase of the Operation 1st Brigade 1st Cav Div sets up a forward base at the Catecka tea plantation. US navy and airforce jets pound the NVA positions near Plei Me. This looks like its going to be a long tough fight as the relief operation is just beginning. This concludes Turn 24.

[berto]

He's baaaaaack!

Thanks, Aces8, for keeping this AAR series alive.

[comte]

ORIGINAL: berto

He's baaaaaack!

Thanks, Aces8, for keeping this AAR series alive.

Thanks for the support [:)]

[comte]

Rest in Peace Madame Nhu

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42771029/ns/world_news-the_new_york_times/?gt1=43001

[comte]

Turn 25 - October 24th to October 27th 1965

Operations SAYONARA/GOOD FRIEND II/SPREAD OUT, and Happy Valley I & II continue this turn with negative enemy contact. Operation Golden Fleece is terminated this turn. The US Carrier Enterprise has joined the US carriers off South Vietnam on Dixie Station. The US Marine 1st Recon force has landed at Da Nang and joined up with III MAF Forces there. Here's the news summary for Turn 25.

[comte]

Operation All the Way/Dan Thang 21 continues

The ARVN Relief column pushing to relieve the beleaguered Plei Me CIDG Camp has made some progress with the help of US Airstrikes. They have pushed aside the NVA Ambush that halted the relief column and are pushing further south. The 1st Brigade of the 1st Cavalry Division is now ready to move out in the coming days as preparations at the Catecka Tea plantation are complete. Heavy airstrikes will continue to pound the NVA around Plei Me.

[comte]

ARVN Battle Results from Road clearing Battle

Here are the combat results for the battle the ARVN Relief Force fought north of Plei Me. This Concludes Turn 25.

[comte]

Turn 26 - October 27th to October 31st 1965

Operations SAYONARA/GOOD FRIEND II/SPREAD OUT, and Happy Valley I & II continue this turn with negative enemy contact. There was alot of enemy activity this turn as Viet Cong Sappers attempted to penetrate Marine facilities in their area of operations. Da Nang and Chu Lai were targeted US Marines foiled the VC sapper attacks. Three US Army artillery battalions and one company (6/14,3/18,2/13, and Battery E 2nd Artillery) landed at Qui Nhon and will be used to defend the city and also will help defend the US 1st Cavalry at An Khe. There have been many reports of VC movements all around South Vietnam. Here's the news summary for Turn 26.

[comte]

US 1st Brigade 1st Cavalry Division goes in

The 1st Brigade of 1st Cav has joined the fight for the besieged Plei Me CIDG Camp. The Brigade made up of the 1st Battalion 8th Cavalry, 2nd Battalion 8th Cavalry, 1st Battalion 12th Cavalry, and the 2nd Battalion 12th Cavalry Combat Assault into the area West of the Camp. They quickly push the NVA Regulars off the road to Plei Me helped by heavy airstrikes from US Navy Jets operating from Dixie Station in the South China Sea. The NVA Unit besieging the camp is believed to be the 32nd Regiment. The ARVN Relief column also continues the fight north of Plei Me. The 1st Brigade success in clearing the road is short lived though as the NVA push the 1st Brigade back with a strong counter attack.