The battle for An Loc

The Battle of An Lộc was a major battle of the Vietnam War that lasted for 66 days and culminated in a decisive victory for South Vietnam. In many ways, the struggle for An Lộc in 1972, was an important battle of the war, as South Vietnamese forces halted the North Vietnamese advance towards Saigon.

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Battle for An Loc

The nortvietnamese army (NVA)is heading for Saigon. Will you as commander of the ARVN forces defending the city hold out long enough for reinforcements to reach you?

Details

Number of players: 1-2 players (Peoples Democratic Republic of Vietnam vs Republic of Vietnam with US airsupport).

AI Capable: The scenario is AI capable. Best played with the AI playing north vietnam.

Events: No events other than reinforcements. There is also an DRVN advantage option that gives the DRVN player a little more replacements.

Production: No. Reinforcements. and a little replacements.

Scale: Operational scenario. Each hex is 2 km. Units are generally battalion with some companies and regiments. HQs on Regiment/Brigade/Division level. Each turn is 5 days.

Map size: 10*30. You should have the Vietnam Campaign scenario graphics installed for this one.

 

The first round from the ARVN perspective