Vietnam Combat Operation 1 - Aces8 vs AI

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Turn 13 - May 31st 1965 to June 6th 1965

Turn 13 opens with Ba Gia under attack, Duc Co still in enemy hands and Phu Loc under attack. The NVA and VC are stepping up their attacks all over the country. There are no missions this turn but the ARVN are continuing an operation to relieve Ba Gia Operation Tu Loc 150. On June 1st of this turn 2 Marine A-1 Skyhawk squadrons land at Chu Lai Airfield north of Ba Gia. The Chu Lai airfield is a short airfield for tactical support (SATS) which is in effect an "aircraft carrier" on land, complete with catapult (from 1967 on) and arresting wires. Built by laying some 4000 feet of aluminum matting runways on highly unstable, sandy soil, Chu Lai was built in 24 days. Also on June 5th officials in Saigon have reported that after a two month lull, main force Viet Cong units have returned to the battlefield in increasing numbers since early May. Here's the news summary for turn 13.

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Battle of Phu Loc

The 11th ARVN Ranger Battalion has been helilifted to Phu Loc from Da Nangwhere it will conduct a combat assault on the Local force Viet Cong Battalion that have attacked the town. Supporting Airstrikes from Marine Jets operating from Da Nang, marine helicopter gunships from Da Nang and Naval gunfire support from Task Force 70.8.9 are used to aid the attacking ARVN Rangers.

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Battle of Phu Loc Results

The Battle of Phu Loc is almost an even match despite the overwhelming firepower at the disposal of the ARVN Rangers they cause more casualties on the VC but the VC remain on the outskirts of the town of Phu Loc and will probably escape to fight another day before more ARVN reinforcements arrive.

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Airstrikes around Duc Co

More Airstrikes have been called for from WESTPAC/Dixie Station carriers on NVA positions east of the overrun Duc Co CIDG Camp near the Cambodian border. The ARVN and NVA forces are in the same positions as last turn. The ARVN troops are maintaining defensive positions but do not attack the NVA troops this turn. The Airstrikes manage to cause 7% casualties on the entrenched NVA position.

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Operation Tu Luc 150

The ARVN have launched Operation Tu Luc 150 which aims to retake Ba Gia and to stop a Viet Cong Regiment from getting any closer to Quang Ngai City. The ARVN 5th Airborne Battalion and the ARVN 39th Ranger Battalion is helilifted and combat assault Viet Cong positions in Ba Gia. US Marine A-1 Skyhawks that recently arrived at Chu Lai bombard the VC position at Ba Gia which aids the ARVN in retaking the beleaguered town with few casualties and stopping the VC from pushing any further towards Quang Ngai city for now. This concludes turn 13.

[cantona2]

Enjoying reading these. Boonierat made some top notch senarios here

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ORIGINAL: cantona2

Enjoying reading these. Boonierat made some top notch senarios here

Thanks, They are amazing scenarios [:)]

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Turn 14 - June 6th to June 13th 1965

Turn 14 opens with Ba Gia back in ARVN hands for now. There is one mission this turn to build and secure a new CIDG camp at Hai Yen in the delta for detachment A-411. On June 7th General Westmoreland reports that North Vietnamese troops are infiltrating South Vietnam and ARVN troops are reluctant to assume the offensive and in some cases their steadfastness under fire is coming into doubt. He asks for another 41,000 US combat troops now and another 52,000 later. Here's the news summary for turn 14.

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Operation Tu Luc 150 aftermath

With Operation Tu Luc 150 counted as a success and Ba Gia retaken the ARVN 39th Ranger Bn will now garrison Ba Gia. The ARVN 3rd battalion 4th Infantry that previously occupied the site will be moved closer to Quang Ngai City to rebuild after its collapse at Ba Gia. The Viet Cong regiment that attacked Ba Gia has vanished for now but will surely return.

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New CIDG Camp built at Hai Yen

The only mission of this turn is the building and securing of a CIDG camp for detachment A-411 at Hai Yen which is next to another camp at Binh Hung in the southern delta which is also occupied by elements of detachment A-411.

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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 - 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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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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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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Nicely executed counterattack

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ORIGINAL: Boonierat

Nicely executed counterattack

Thanks I learned from the master [;)]

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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 - 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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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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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.