fun fact about the NVA. following the japanese surrender in 1945, a number of japanese soldiers and officers in indochina defected to the viet minh to help them fight the french. most famous of them ishii takuo who was by the time of the vietnam war considered "chief advisor" to the communist guerillas in the south.
People forget that the Americans weren't fighting conscripted farmers but battle-hardened veterans. The Americans required the assistance of artillery and air support in almost every battle but considering their opposition and the fact most of them were draftees I'd say that's reasonable.
I think a cool idea would be Wolfenstein, like Allied troops fighting against an invasion of Canada, and eventually a final stand of America on the northern border
Or the liquidation of class enemies in Hue 68...or the flamethrower attack on Dak Son or the satchel charge attack on Binh Nghia...or the rocket bombardment of Saigon or...
1200 MEN STRONG BATTALION CHARGE ON FORTIFIED BASE!- yes with no mortar and HMG support i think the americans lost to Vietnam just because they got tired of killing Charlies or they were afraid that they would run out of bullets
@@DiplexHeated The NVA would attack a fortified position when it was good and ready to accept the casualties. First they'd recon the hell out of the position, then build a mockup of the target, including positions for the heavy/support/automatic weapons and command and control bunkers, and 'practice practice practice' until they can do things by rote. When the time was right (unless there was a political 'urgency' for the attack), the North Viets' supporting arms would carry out a 'whirlwind' barrage the base, and try to both knock out the support weaponry and breach the fortifications; then they'd launch an attack, throwing bodies at the target. If they knocked out those Mgs and other heavy weapons, they'd make decent headway. BUT if they screw up (or they missed the fortifications/positions) the troops will just rush into a meat grinder, because that's what their training did==until word comes to 'bug out'. It happened on more than one occasion that a US rifle company dug in around a firebase and supported by artillery and tac air was able to repel and decimate even a regiment sized attack.
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Been watching since the 1775 beach landing…7 years later and I still can’t stop watching!
Same here, I was only 8 back then. Still find myself back here when I get bored.
fun fact about the NVA. following the japanese surrender in 1945, a number of japanese soldiers and officers in indochina defected to the viet minh to help them fight the french. most famous of them ishii takuo who was by the time of the vietnam war considered "chief advisor" to the communist guerillas in the south.
People forget that the Americans weren't fighting conscripted farmers but battle-hardened veterans. The Americans required the assistance of artillery and air support in almost every battle but considering their opposition and the fact most of them were draftees I'd say that's reasonable.
9th Company next? Soviet Afghan War
I think a cool idea would be Wolfenstein, like Allied troops fighting against an invasion of Canada, and eventually a final stand of America on the northern border
Really awesome stuff Dip. I’m absolutely LOVING the Nam content. Keep it up.
NVA soldier runs up to trench, blows away a US soldier and is not fired on.
Wow!
Man that was very well done Sir. Happy 12th anniversary to you....well earned homie
you should do Dien bien phu or la drang.
Silver OLeaf is a Lt.Col, you were correct. Gold leaf which is the rank below that is a Major. 😎👍
I remember starting to watch with the ETW Sweden.
North Vietnam Army: "Let's storm the American base defenses! They can't stop us all!"
Please this map with Imperial Guard in defence against Orks at dusk.
broken arrow, i repeat, broken arrow we need air support right now
Amazing video diplex thanks for the bangers for years ❤
Nice - Enjoyed the Furore
This video reminds me of the Vietnam War movie called the Siege of Firebase Gloria
Been watching your videos on and off for years upon years now lol
Ive been watching for so long. luv ur channel
It definitely reminds me of a movie of the Russo-Japanese War fighting the hills and conquering it hill battles are so fun!!👏🏾👍🏾😆
Diplex make more of those prelude things they look nice
love the intro
Very well done 👍
You should do Mỹ Lai
Or the liquidation of class enemies in Hue 68...or the flamethrower attack on Dak Son or the satchel charge attack on Binh Nghia...or the rocket bombardment of Saigon or...
You should of gave em a couple of jeeps
1200 strong battalion? That’s a regiment not a battalion…
It varies between nations and time periods. In this case, Regiment seems to be more appropriate...
Is there a way to reduce unit accuracy in the Editor?
I don't think so, maybe some mod exist?
very cool
nice
as a east german i`m always thinking about our army and not the Vietnamese 😄
guess i am first
I guess you are not
first
Congratulations, what did you win?
1200 MEN STRONG BATTALION CHARGE ON FORTIFIED BASE!- yes with no mortar and HMG support i think the americans lost to Vietnam just because they got tired of killing Charlies or they were afraid that they would run out of bullets
Probably.
@@DiplexHeated The NVA would attack a fortified position when it was good and ready to accept the casualties. First they'd recon the hell out of the position, then build a mockup of the target, including positions for the heavy/support/automatic weapons and command and control bunkers, and 'practice practice practice' until they can do things by rote. When the time was right (unless there was a political 'urgency' for the attack), the North Viets' supporting arms would carry out a 'whirlwind' barrage the base, and try to both knock out the support weaponry and breach the fortifications; then they'd launch an attack, throwing bodies at the target. If they knocked out those Mgs and other heavy weapons, they'd make decent headway. BUT if they screw up (or they missed the fortifications/positions) the troops will just rush into a meat grinder, because that's what their training did==until word comes to 'bug out'.
It happened on more than one occasion that a US rifle company dug in around a firebase and supported by artillery and tac air was able to repel and decimate even a regiment sized attack.