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Dien Bein Phu 2016

By: Critical Hit

Type: Ziplock

Product Line: Advanced Tobruk System - Assorted

Last Stocked on 9/7/2022

Product Info

Title
Dien Bein Phu 2016
Publisher
Category
Sub-category
Publish Year
2016
Dimensions
9.5x12x.5"
NKG Part #
2147629028
MFG. Part #
CRTATS_DBP16
Type
Ziplock

Description

Dien Bien Phu, French Indochina, 28 March 1954: By March 27th, General DeCastries faced a major problem: how to deal with the Viet Minh AA-guns that were seriously hampering his efforts at air resupply for the garrison. He decided that the next day he would send a large strike out to the west of the garrison’s position, tasked to capture a nest of AA batteries near the villages of Bang Ong Pet, and Ban Ban. The man he chose for the job was the most respected leader in the French garrison: Major Marcel Bigeard, affectionately known by a nick-name earned during his days in the resistance: Bruno. Behind a powerful barrage and ample air support the French attack came in.

The 6th BPC (Colonial Parachute Battalion) struck Bang Ong Pet while the 8th BPC struck Ban Ban. The 8th achieved its objectives quickly, but the 6th was pinned down by stiff resistance. Three Chaffee tanks came up to reinforce the latter French assault and Viet Minh resistance soon gave way. When it was over the French were astounded at their success. Not only had they captured five 20mm AA-guns, twelve 12.7 AA MGs, and killed some 350 of the enemy, but they had done it against the elite 308th division, viewed by both armies to be the best unit the Viet Minh possessed.

Includes:

  • 1 Color Wraparound Cover Sheet
  • Nine 18” x 12.5” Color Cardstock Maps
  • Two Countersheets of 88 Counters
  • One Countersheets of 155 Counters
  • 2 ATS Battlefield Walkaround Sheets
  • 2 AFV Sheets
  • 7 Scenarios
Scenarios included:

  • The Battle for the “Five Hills” – Positions at “Eliane 1,” Dien Bien Phu, French Indochina, March 31st 1954
  • In French Hands - Dien Bien Phu, French Indochina, March 31st 1954
  • Death by Pale Moonlight – Positions at “Champs Elysees,” Dien Bien Phu, French Indochina, March 30th 1954
  • In the Shadow of Bazilles - Dien Bien Phu, French Indochina, May 6th 1954
  • The Last Day – Positions at “Elaine 4,” Dien Bien Phu, French Indochina, May 7th 1954
  • Mop Up - Dien Bien Phu, French Indochina, April 2nd 1954
  • Under Old Baldy – Champs Elysees, French Indochina, April 4th 1954