
South Vietnam, especially the southern 1/3 of the country, is covered with waterways, both natural and man-made. This created a logistical nightmare for the ground forces. In 1966, the Navy responded to this problem by the creation of the Mobile Riverine Force, consisting of Armored Troop Carriers, Monitors (similar to the Civil War variety), Command and Communication Boats, Assault Support Patrol Boats, Flamethrower-equipped boats, and Refueling boats, all of which were served and supported by a fleet of Troop Ships, LST's, Repair Ships, Barracks barges, and other supporting vessels. The Mobile Riverine Force became the partnership between the Army and Navy in fighting the war in the rice paddies, canals and treacherous waterways of the south. While they were principally congregated in the IV Corps area, they were also called into service in the rivers of I Corps, the area nearest the DMZ, and at some times in the III corps area. In addition to patrolling the coastal waters, these boats made periodic raids into the inland waterways. However, the patrolling and interdiction efforts of the inland waterways was the primary responsibility of Task Force 116, made up of PBR's (Patrol Boat, River). The PBR sailors, the Swifties, and the MRF's navy crews who were collectively known as the "Black Berets," In the years following its inception, the Brown Water Navy fought thousands of brief but bloody battles for control of large water-bound areas of Vietnam's rice bowl and of major enemy supply routes from Cambodia. Names like "Blood Creek", "Coral Bend", "Rocket Alley", were etched into the lore of the struggle for Vietnam's crucial inland waterways as the Brown Water Navy patrolled border rivers, delta canals and the shipping lanes to Saigon. This Brown Water Navy played an important role in Vietnam and was successful throughout the campaign.

As a US Soldier.

Take the controls of a Cobra Gunship, Huey or Loach.
Fly an AD 4 Skyraider in support of your fellow soldiers. Attack the NVA positions.
Capturing the West Village and destroying the Gaz-69 will allow a M551 Sheridan tank to spawn.
Use it to defeat your enemy. You MUST control two flags to start the ticket bleed against the NVA.

As a NVA Soldier.

Fly your Mig 17 in support of your fellow soldiers.
Prevent the US from reaching the shore and Villages.
Man the AA guns and shoot down those attacking helicopters!
Protect your flags with the Type 70 MLRS vehicle.
Use your Gaz-69 vehicles as support and to travel between flags.
You MUST hold all flags to keep the ticket bleed going against the US to help defeat them.


A tiny mountain, Dong Ap Bia, marked on the maps as hill 937. Hill 937 is said by some to be one of the fiercest battles in Vietnam. In May of 1969 the American command planned to clear out the A Shau Valley using ten battalions of infantry, including the 9th Marine Regiment, the 3d ARVN Regiment, the 3/5th Cavalry, and three air assault battalions: 1/506th, 2/501st, and 3/187th. The 501st and the 506th mission were to destroy the enemy in their own operating areas and block escape routes into Laos. Dong Ap Bia, was given the nickname 'Hamburger Hill' because it chewed up soldiers like chopped meat. The battle began on May 10, 1969 and lasted 10 days. It took three US Army battalions with ARVN support to take Hamburger Hill. The defenders, the 28th North Vietnamese Regiment, were nearly wiped out. One month later ARVN and US Forces left the A Shau valley, and the North Vietnamese were free to use Hill 937 once again. Critics charged that the battle wasted American lives and exemplified the irrelevance of U.S. tactics in Vietnam. Defending the operation, the Division commander of the 101st acknowledged that the hill's only significance was that the enemy occupied it. "My mission," he said, "was to destroy enemy forces and installations. We found the enemy on Hill 937, and that is where we fought them."

Dong Ap Bia, marked on the maps as hill 937. Hill 937 is said by some to be one of the fiercest battles in Vietnam. Dong Ap Bia, was given the nickname 'Hamburger Hill' because it chewed up soldiers like chopped meat.

Be a part of the US Forces and take the Hill with the use of helicopters and ground assault forces. Your mission, capture Hill 937 from the North Vietnamese Army.

As the North Vietnamese Army. Your mission is to defend and prevent the US Forces from capturing the Hill. Whoever controls the Hill controls the ticket bleed. No other points are more important than “Hamburger Hill”

The Defense of the American Combat Base at Khe Sanh, also known as Operation Scotland began on the Night of January 20th and again after midnight on January 21st, 1968.

With an attack on hills 881 South and 861 just North of the base. In the early dawn hours of the 21st. A massive NVA artillery bombardment was begun upon the base. Thus, beginning the siege of Khe Sanh.

A battle that would rage between the US and the NVA for 77 days. Over 1600 NVA soldiers were reported killed by the North Vietnamese Army. Thousands more were more likely killed in the bombing strikes conducted on the outskirts of the base.
Official figures released by the US indicated 250 soldiers were lost in combat to enemy fire.

In June 1968, General Westmorland approved the destruction of the Khe Sanh Combat Base. President Johnson’s decision to not widen the war in Vietnam meant there could be no offensive into Loas. Thus, rendering the fort useless.

Patrol the jungles of the DMZ.
Capture and control key points around the valley with your fellow soldiers.
Hold these positions or strike out for new ones.

As the ARVN, attack and control the flags in the valley.

As the NVA, attack and control the flags in the valley.

Some flags points are more important than other flags. Capture and hold these key flags to reduce your enemies’ tickets. Be cautious as you can lose tickets too, even if your team holds more flags then your enemy.

Boy is it dark out there!

Under an eclipsed moon patrol the jungles of Vietnam. Set up ambushes against the enemy forces you are likely to meet. Use your flares to light up the night sky and illuminate the enemy. Set up your defenses around the flags and hold them. Don’t bother to look for vehicles on this map. There are none available to either team.

As the ARVN, attack and control the flags in the valley.

As the NVA, attack and control the flags in the valley.

Set up defenses and guard your flags. You are unable to spawn at any flag in the valley. Main enemy spawn points are untakeable.


Through 1966 and 1967, Americans would watch on television and read newspaper accounts of American military operations, such as Masher-White Wing, Malheur, Attleboro, and Birmingham. These would not be the type of battles Americans were familiar with from World War 2 or from the Korean Conflict. Vietnam would eventually become the battlefield: the dense jungle and rugged hills near the DMZ, the wet- lands and impenetrable forests north of Saigon, and the myriad waterways and rice paddies of the Mekong Delta. In these many environments General Westmoreland was calculating that his search and destroy tactics could work. The application of that strategy was demonstrated, in part, by MACV's efforts in South Vietnam, namely Operation Hastings near the DMZ. Early May, 1966. Hundreds of NVA soldiers of the 324th B Regiment waded across a shallow section of the Ben Hai river, the demarcation line dividing North from South Vietnam. Their mission objective was to infiltrate the four districts in central and eastern Quang Tri Province. Early July, 1966. D-Day. A squadron of CH-46 helicopters lifts off from Dong Ha. Three waves of troop insertions are planned at various LZ sites. The first wave of helicopters set down in the river valley without incident. Sniper fire ended hope for a quiet landing as the second wave swooped toward the LZ. The third wave met disaster. In the LZ, two helicopters collided and crashed. A third, trying to avoid them, rammed into a tree, killing two marines and injuring seven. The Song Ngan Valley earned that day an infamous place in marine lore as "Helicopter Valley." By month's end, it appeared that 324B had abandoned its offensive and was pulling back through the DMZ. Marine patrols discovered bodies, weapons, and ammunition left behind. The marines also overran a NVA regimental base camp containing a 100-bed hospital and twelve hundred pounds of medical supplies. A reporter's account in Time magazine noted that "one North Vietnamese unit apparently pulled out so fast that 500 men abandoned their field packs and left their rice still cooking in open pots." As enemy contacts tapered off, General English terminated Hastings at noon on August 3. 1966. The 324th B Regiment paid for its incursion: 882 killed, 17 captured, and the seizure of two hundred weapons, three hundred pounds of documents and over three hundred thousand rounds of ammunition. The Marines also suffered casualties. In all 126 marines were killed and 448 wounded.

As a US Soldier.

Your mission is to destroy all the enemy AA emplacements in the jungle. Use your M113 APC’s for support and to keep your team supplied with fresh recruits, health and ammo. Protect them at all costs. Load up your Jeeps and M35 Truck and high tail it to the farthest destinations. You MUST destroy all the AA guns in order to win this battle.

As a NVA Soldier.

Your mission is to protect all of your valuable AA emplacements in the jungle. Use your Gaz-69’s and Sampan’s for transport and your BTR60 for support. Do not allow the US/ARVN soldiers to destroy your AA emplacements. You must have at least one AA emplacement left to keep your team supplied with fresh troops. Protect them at all costs.


It’s a Jungle out there! As the US/ARVN Forces, fight for General Westmoreland and Premier Ky defend the Quang Tri Province from the North Vietnamese Army. Nothing stands between you and defeat but your own resolve to win. Do not bother to search for vehicles or helicopters. You have none. Attack and capture flags and defend them. As the North Vietnamese Army, infiltrate the Quang Tri Province and fight for General Vo Nguyen Giap. Attack and annihilate the US Forces. Do not bother to search for vehicles or helicopters. You have none. As either side, pick and choose your flags carefully. Some flags are spawn points some are not. Your side must hold 4 flags to start the ticket bleed against the opposing team.

As an ARVN Soldier.

Fight for Control of the DMZ! Defend South Vietnam! Fight against the oppressive nature of Communism! Race into action to capture key points in the jungle and along Hwy 9. Defend these points against the North! Use your Jeep and M35 Truck to move to the front lines. Slip into the jungle on foot and capture the bunkers. Keep the NVA from infiltrating behind your lines! Be careful to not fall into the Chasm! There is no escape out of the Chasm other than death. Watch that Center flag at the bridges. It is a key to helping defeat the North.

As an NVA Solder.

Fight to rejoin Vietnam! Defeat the ideals of the American Puppet Government! Infiltrate into the jungles along Hwy 9 and capture key points to prevent the advancement of the ARVN. Use your Gaz-69 and Zil Truck to get to the front lines. Slip into the jungle and snatch the bunkers from the ARVN. Be careful to not fall into the Chasm! There is no way out other than death. Watch that Center flag at the bridges. It is key to helping defeat the South.

As a US Soldier.

Take to the skies in your F105 or F5 Freedom Fighter. Push forward in your M48/60 Patton Tank! Patrol the roads in your VT100! Shoot down the NVA aircraft with your M35 Quad 50 Truck! Bring up your rear with your APC’s! Be the first across the Two Bridges to take the villages! Prevent the NVA from advancing across the River. You must hold 3 Flags to make the NVA Tickets run.

As a NVA Soldier.

Take to the skies in your Mig 21 or Mig 17 Fighter. Push forward in your T54 Tank. Take on the US Soldiers with your BTR60. Shoot down the enemy fighters with the Type 63 AA Tank. Destroy your enemy from afar with the Type 63 MLRS Truck. Capture the villages on both sides of the Two Bridges and keep the US Soldiers from advancing. You must hold 3 Flags to make the US Tickets run.


The Island of Vihn Loc Explodes as the US forces try to take back the Island hamlets from the Vietcong and place them back in the hands of their rightful inhabitants. A massing a large assault on the Island via Helicopter, PBR, and Harbor Utility Vehicle. The US Forces hope the morning fog will help them slip past the Vietcong air and ground defenses and allow them to secure the hamlets nestled within the jungle paradise. As the Vietcong, secure the Island and hold it against the invading US Forces. You must hold 3 of the flags to keep the ticket bleed going against the US Forces. As the US, land your force on the Island and wrest control of it from the Vietcong. It will require you as the US Forces to hold 3 of the flags to start the ticket bleed and defeat the enemy.