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The Bane of Supply - Battle of Vinh An - Campaign Series Vietnam 1948-1967

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The Bane of Supply - Battle of Vinh An

By Jason Petho
S. Vietnam 1 - 1 - 2 N. Vietnam
Rating: 7.32 (5)
Games Played: 4
SM: 2
Turns: 20
Type: Stock
First Side: S. Vietnam
Second Side: N. Vietnam
Jason Petho
25 March, 1960
[Kien Long, South Vietnam]: [SIDE A / H2H] [HIS] [CSL]:

Early in 1960, Viet Cong activities had become more prevalent in the Mekong Delta region. It was commonplace for the ARVN military to conduct road clearing and sweeping operations in hopes of catching the Viet Cong in the open. Road sweeping operations typically meant clearing mines and roadblocks for supply traffic to move freely from district to another.

While these were standard affairs, one such operation cumulated into a full-scale ambush by the newly created Viet Cong U Minh Main Force battalion. This battalion would be the bane of the ARVN divisions operating in the area for years to come.

In this case, it is the 2nd Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 21st ARVN Division that would have their teething experience on QL 12 during a road clearing and sweeping operation.

[ALL, NO VV] [CSEE, Variable Objectives] [1.00]
Player Voting Stats
Member Balance Enjoyment
devoncop's Profiledevoncop Slightly Pro N. Vietnam 7
devoncop's Profiledevoncop Slightly Pro N. Vietnam 6
hub6actual's Profilehub6actual Slightly Pro N. Vietnam 6
Bioman's ProfileBioman Well Balanced 6
michelefarinaossola's Profilemichelefarinaossola Moderately Pro S. Vietnam 7
Gaming Records
1st Side Player 2nd Side Player Result Score
S. Vietnam Bioman's Profile Bioman vs. michelefarinaossola michelefarinaossola's Profile N. Vietnam S. Vietnam Minor Victory 18 8
S. Vietnam hub6actual's Profile hub6actual vs. Doggo Doggo's Profile N. Vietnam Draw 12 12
N. Vietnam devoncop's Profile devoncop vs. itlnprd itlnprd's Profile S. Vietnam N. Vietnam Major Victory 24 4
N. Vietnam devoncop's Profile devoncop vs. davezissou davezissou's Profile S. Vietnam N. Vietnam Major Victory 24 4
devoncop
Warrant Officer
devoncop Wed Feb 09, 2022 8:15 pm
This seems a tough ask for the ARVN. Shaky morale and a long strung out supply route to capture and then defend combined with plentiful cover for the VC.
A lack of support for the ARVN from artillery also benefits them.
Still fun to play but a big ask for the ARVN player I would think.
"I may not agree with what you say but will defend to the death your right to say it"
devoncop
Warrant Officer
devoncop Wed Feb 16, 2022 9:34 pm
Much easier task for the VC agin than the ARVN forces who are very stretched. The lessons of relying on a single supply road are well illustrated though
"I may not agree with what you say but will defend to the death your right to say it"
michelefarinaossola
Sergeant
michelefarinaossola Sat Jan 28, 2023 6:26 am
North Vietnam has few units. Hit and run....