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Game Description
All-out War Across The Battlefields Of Vietnam
The Battlefield franchise enters a new era equipped with more firepower, modernized weaponry and vehicles, and a deeper infantry experience from the jungles to the beaches of Vietnam. From villages on the Ho Chi Minh Trail to the city streets of Hue wage modern warfare as the United States or North Vietnamese Army (NVA). Select from a variety of characters within the different soldier classes as you command powerful new vehicles including attack and transport helicopters, the M551 Sheridan tank, and the F-4 Phantom fighter jet on the U.S. side and the Russian-made T-54 tank, the MIG-21, and Mi-8 multipurpose helicopter on the NVA side.
Go to war in new dramatic battle scenarios including leading a squadron of helicopters in an all-out attack on an enemy compound, executing an ambush of enemy soldiers from dense foliage, captaining a PT boat through a dangerous jungle river passage, and more. Grab your M-16, ready the Napalm, and prepare to enter some of the fiercest battles of the Vietnam War.
Key Features
• Command powerful Vietnam-era vehicles -- rule the skies in the F-4 Phantom, airlift vehicles in transport helicopters, and more.
• Master the weapons of jungle warfare including pongee sticks and booby traps.
• Wage war online from dark jungles to villages on the Ho Chi Minh Trail.
• Go to war as a Viet Cong, Green Beret, or other soldier types, each with multiple character skins.
• Head into battle with a generation-defining soundtrack blaring from your chopper, including songs by CCR, Jefferson Airplane, and more.
Armies of Battlefield Vietnam
The Armies of the United States and South Vietnam
U.S. Army
U.S. military forces in South Vietnam grew rapidly from 184,000 units in 1965 to 490,000 by the end of 1967. Of this total, U.S. Army forces accounted for more than 300,000 troops, with the combined firepower of infantry, armored cavalry, artillery, and close air support. In 1967, the 5th U.S Army Special Forces Group worked closely with South Vietnamese Spesial Forces to institute a new style of attack that began and ended during evening hours. Aggressively taking the fight to the enemy, the Army set up base camps in enemy territory. Mobile strike forces set out from these camps, completing successful ground and airborne assaults against the Viet Cong.
U.S. Army Units in Battlefield Vietnam
Battle Unit
Operation Game Warden River Patrol Force TF-116
Operation Flaming Dart VNAF 514th Fighter Squadron, “The Phoenix”
The Ia Drang Valley 1st Battalion, 7th Calvary
Landing Zone Albany 2nd Battalion, 7th Calvary
U.S. Marine Corps
In March 1965, the 3rd Marine Division was the first American ground combat force to arrive in Vietnam. In August of the same year, three Marine battalions met and defeated the 1st Viet Cong Regiment near Chu Lai, Batang Peninsula. It marked the first major military action for U.S. troops since the Korean War. By 1968, 85,000 Marines were stationed in Vietnam—most in the northern provinces.
U.S. Marine Units in Battlefield Vietnam
Battle Unit
Operation Hastings 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines
Siege of Khe Sahn 26th Marines: The Professionals
ARVN (Army of the Republic of Vietnam)
The South Vietnamese Army fought alongside U.S. forces in their struggle for democracy against the combined North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces. ARVN casualties totaled more than 223,000. Despite its youth and inexperience, the Army of the Republic of Vietnam fought courageously.
Against Communist forces in the Tet Offensive of 1968, the ARVN played an important part in retaking the ancient city of Hue in 1968, in the most bloddy, urban fighting of the war.
ARVN Units in Battlefield Vietnam
Battle Unit
Hue-1968 1st ARVN Division
Quang Tri-1968 1st ARVN Division
Reclaiming Hue 2nd Battalion, 3rd Regiment ARVN Rangers
Quang Tri-1972 258th RVN Marine Brigade “The Divine Hawks”
MACV-SOG (Military Assistance Command Vietnam-Studies and Observation Group)
MACV-SOG was a joint service task force assigned to covert operations in Southeast Asia. The SOG designation was a cover for top-secret CIA missions, including the disruption of Viet Cong, Khmer Rouge, Pathet Lao, and N.V.A. forces in their home territories. The MACV also conducted psychological warfare with false radio broadcasts originating in North Vietnam, and they tracked the locations of imprisoned Americans, conducting raids to free prisoners. Other infiltrations included retrieval of equipment and documents lost in combat, kidnampping and assassinations, and sabotaging enemy ammunition supplies.
MACV-SOG Units in Battlefield Vietnam
Battle Unit
Fall of Lang Vei Airborne: 5th Special Forces Group
Ho Chi Minh Trail MACV-Studies and Observations Group
Cambodian Incursion MACV-Studies and Observations Group
The Armies of North Vietnam
N.V.A. (North Vietnamsese Army)
Often referred to as the Peoples Army of North Vietnam, this Communist-fighting force consisted of a main army, local forces, smaller militia units, and guerilla fighters. The N.V.A. involvement in the Vietnam conflict dates back to 1955-59, when they were nearly destroyed by the armies of South Vietnam. The N.V.A endured a direct attact by U.S. forces in 1969, led by U.S. commander General Creighton Abrams and they defended the Ho Chi Minh Trail against ARVN forces in 1971. The N.V.A. suffered more than 100,000 casualties in 1972, against the combined forces of the U.S. and South Vietnam. Over the course of the war more than 1,000,000 North Vietnamese troops were killed.
N.V.A. Unites in Battlefield Vietnam
Battle Unit
Operation Flaming Dart Unidentified
The Ia Drang Valley 66th N.V.A Regiment
Landing Zone Albany 33rd N.V.A. Regiment
Operation Hastings 5th Battalion, 812th Regiment
Hue-1968 6th N.V.A. Regiment
Quang Tri-1968 812th N.V.A. Regiment
Fall of Lang Vei 304th N.V.A. Division
Reclaiming Hue 6th N.V.A. Regiment
Siege of Khe Sahn N.V.A. 325th C Division
Quang Tri-1972 101st Regiment
Viet Kong
The term Viet Cong was fist used by Dim’s regime to describe the 10,000 troops in hiding in South Vietnam after the French Indochina War (1946-54). The Viet Cong remained in the south, forming the NLF (National Liberation Front), and attempted to overthrow the South Vietnamese government. The main force of the Viet Cong consisted of peasant guerilla fighters recruited from villages when they were teenagers. Ironically, very few members of the Viet Cong had any formal Communist training, and even fewer knew anything about Marxism. They fought to the death against U.S. and ARVN forces, despite being poorly equipped, living near starvation, and lacking any level of medical care for serious battle wounds.
Viet Cong Unites in Battlefield Vietnam
Battle Unit
Operation Game Warden Unidentified
Ho Chi Minh Trail Unidentified
Cambodian Incursion Unidentified
Weapons and Troop Kits
The weapons of Battlefield Vietnam cover a wide range of implementations including hand-to-hand fighting, long-range sniping, hidden traps, reconnaissance, and vehicle repair. The following sections cover every weapon in the game, with clip capacities and ammo loads. Some historical information on many of the weapons is included.
Us Weapons
M19
This .357 magnum is the sidearm of choice for the US GI. It is the most powerful revolver in the war and combines accuracy with good stopping power.
CAR-15
The CAR-15 is a smaller version of the M16 assault rifle, but at 30 rounds has a larger magazine than the M16. Originally built with a 10" barrel, the barrel was lengthened to 11.5" to improve performance. It is one of the weapons of choice among special ops forces.
M1 81mm Mortar
Lob projectiles onto targets along a high, arcing trajectory. It takes some practice to get the aiming down, but once you do, it's a great way to hit otherwise hard-to-reach targets. Your enemy won't know what hit 'em.
Mossberg Shotgun
When you're in for some close-range combat, the Mossberg can be your best friend. Its pump action and five-round magazine can help you clear a path through enemy troops and get out in one piece.
M16 Assault Rifle
The basic weapon of the US Army soldier during Vietnam, the M16 assault rifle is lightweight with a moderate range. Its magazine holds 20 5.56mm bullets. Produced in mass quantities, the M16 is very reliable.
M16 Sniper Rifle
This weapon is simply an M16 assault rifle set to semi-auto fire and mounted with a sniper scope. This is one of several variants on the M16 rifle to appear during the Vietnam War.
M21 Sniper Rifle
In its search for a versatile sniper rifle, the US Army selected the standard M14 for its ability to provide a quick second shot, then added a modern telescopic sight and made other adjustments. The result was the M21, a semi-automatic sniper rifle with a 10-round box magazine.
m60
The M60 is classified as a light machine gun, but with its 100-round belt, it can inflict heavy damage. It fires 7.62mm rounds and has been the general purpose machine gun of the US Army since 1950. It is nicknamed "the pig" for the grunting sound it makes when fired.
Grenade
This standard-issue hand grenade is effective against personnel and vehicles. Pull the pin and you've got three seconds to get some good distance between you and the grenade. Otherwise, you'll have bought yourself a quick trip to the infirmary--or worse.
US Mine
Place these explosives at a location and then remotely detonate them, or set them up to be tripped by a passing soldier. With their large radius of damage, these explosives are not very effective against vehicles, but are extremely effective against troops on foot.
XM148
Attach an XM148 grenade launcher to the CAR-15 and you've got one formidable weapon. With the addition of the launcher, the CAR-15 magazine holds 10 fewer rounds, but those three grenades should more than make up for the smaller clip.
M72 LAW Rocket Launcher
The "LAW" in the name of this rocket launcher stands for "light anti-armor weapon." It is a lightweight weapon with an auto-reload feature that lets you take out enemy vehicles quickly and effectively with its 66mm fin-stabilized rocket.
US Vehicles
ATC
The TANGO ATC sea vehicle is a mobile hangar as well as a troop transport. Its landing pad also makes helicopter repair and transport possible.
Chinook
The ACH-47 Chinook helicopter does the heavy lifting for the US Army. Two door-mounted M60 guns and a ramp-mounted M60D provide cover for it as it lifts tanks and other heavy vehicles to and from the hottest spots in the war.
Corsair
Usually launching from an aircraft carrier, the A7 Corsair is a tough, reliable bomber. Its bombs pack a bigger wallop than the Phantom's and are thus better at taking out vehicles. Though not as agile as a standard fighter jet, its nose-mounted auto-cannon allows the Corsair to hold its own in a dogfight.
Assault Helicopter
The assault helicopter was an offensive vehicle that also has airlifting capabilities. With two missile launchers, two M124 auto-cannons, and a nose-mounted M5 40mm grenade launcher, it is capable of wreaking major havoc on the battlefield.
Transport Helicopter
The workhorse of the US Army during the war in Vietnam, the transport helicopter rushes troops and vehicles to and from the battlefield, usually under heavy fire. For defense it has two internal M60 machine guns, each holding 500 rounds.
M110
This tough customer is basically an eight-inch Howitzer artillery cannon on wheels. As such, it is not very fast or maneuverable, and both the driver and gunner are fully exposed, but it does pack a mighty punch.
M113
The M113 features light armor and tracked wheels, making it both durable and stable on a variety of terrains. It can carry up to six passengers, with a roof gunner providing cover fire as it gets wounded soldiers away from the heavy fighting.
MUTT
Although on first glance the MUTT looks like a simple patrol transport, closer inspection reveals its secret weapon: a rear deck-mounted missile launcher. This fast, agile combat vehicle can speed into action, unload on the enemy, and get out in a hurry.
Patton
Even though the M4A83 Patton is a medium-sized tank, it is the heaviest tank in the war. Like the Sheridan, it has an upper turret with an M240 cupola and a main turret with a big cannon and a 7.62mm coaxial MG, but the big cannon on the Patton is only 90mm, compared to the Sheridan's 152mm.
PBR
This fast attack boat is quick and maneuverable, making it ideal for inland waterways such as jungle river passages. Front- and rear-mounted machine guns allow gunners to mow down the enemy when attacking or retreating.
Phantom
Twelve heat-seeking missiles and five napalm bombs make the F4 Phantom jet a feared foe for land-based enemies. Its heat-seeking missiles are effective against helicopters and other slow-moving air targets, but without machine guns, it's the underdog in a dogfight.
Sheridan
Although not heavily armored, the Sheridan tank is still a force to be reckoned with. It is lightweight for its size and carries a powerful 152mm cannon on its main turret. Both the main turret, which also features a 7.62mm coaxial MG, and the upper turret with an M240 can rotate 360 degrees.
NVA Weapons
AK-47
Compared to the American M16, the AK-47 has a slower fire rate and is less accurate, but it has a longer range. Its magazine holds 30 rounds. Introduced by the Soviets in 1949, the AK-47 has an effective range of 350 meters and a maximum range of 800 meters.
AKMS
The AKMS is even less accurate than the AK-47 due to its folding stock. Otherwise, it is essentially the same weapon as the AK-47.
Bouncing Betty
Trigger a Bouncing Betty and you've got nowhere to hide. The mine springs up to roughly torso level and then detonates, usually killing the target immediately.
Chicom SKS 56
This semi-automatic carbine assault rifle from China has a ten-round magazine and is simple to operate. This weapon was more popular during the early years of the war before the more compact AK-47 became widely available.
M-91/30 Sniper Rifle
The M-91/30 is the oldest and least accurate of the pure sniper rifles among the various armies. A bolt-action weapon with a five-bullet magazine, the Soviets used this rifle from 1932 until they replaced it with the superior SVD sniper rifle in 1963.
MAT-49 Mod
A powerful submachine gun with a substantial 32-round magazine, the MAT-49 Mod is somewhat cumbersome and inaccurate. Originally designed and manufactured in France as a 9x19mm model, the NVA produces their own version locally chambered for 7.62mm rounds.
NVA Mine
Place these explosives at a location and then remotely detonate them, or set them up to be tripped by a passing soldier. With their large radius of damage, these explosives are not very effective against vehicles, but extremely effective against troops on foot.
Mortar
The Type 63 mortar used by the NVA has a 610mm barrel that can hurl its 60mm projectile up to 1,530 meters. An experienced mortar gunner can get off up to 20 rounds per minute.
RPD
Like the M60, the RPD has a 100-round belt, but it fires fewer rounds per minute than its US counterpart. What it lacks in quantity, however, it makes up for in accuracy. This 7.62mm light machine gun uses the same M43 ammo load as the AK-47 and is the standard infantry support weapon for the NVA.
RPG-2
This rocket-propelled grenade launcher is smaller and less powerful than the RPG-7V, but it can still get you out of some tight situations. It fires a PG-2 high explosive rocket with an effective range of 100 meters.
RPG-7V
Take out enemy personnel or vehicles with the rocket-propelled grenade launcher. The RPG-7V is a more modern weapon than the RPG-2 and is in wide use in the NVA. Like the M72, the RPG-7V can penetrate a foot of armor.
SA-7
Fire heat-seeking missiles at enemy planes and vehicles with this auto-reloading launcher. The SA-7 was first developed by the Soviet army in 1967. The missiles are 30 pounds each and can hit targets more than two miles away.
TT33
The Tokarev TT33 is a sleek semiautomatic, single action handgun with an eight-round clip. The "33" in the name of the pistol refers to the year it was developed, but it has stood the test of time and remains a common weapon particularly among NVA officers.
Type 53
The Type 53 is the WWII-era Communist Chinese version of a Russian-made carbine light machine gun. It holds 47 7.62mm rounds in its circular magazine.
SVD Sniper Rifle
This Soviet-made lightweight semi-automatic sniper rifle does not quite match the M21 for accuracy, but it gets the job done. It has a ten-round magazine and performs well in all conditions. The Soviets built this rifle to replace the M-91/30.
NVA Vehicles
BM21
This large truck carries a potent weapon: a multiple missile calliope. It can quickly deliver a barrage of missiles to a target within its somewhat limited range. It can also tow an M46 artillery cannon, setting up for a lethal combo attack.
BTR 60
The BTR 60 is an amphibious troop transport with one roof-mounted machine gun and two hatches for armed passengers. Add in the driver and two enclosed passengers, and the BTR 60 can carry a total of six soldiers into battle over land or water.
Mi 8
The Mi 8 is an assault helicopter as well as a troop transport. It is basically a converted civilian transport helicopter and is thus not as heavily armored nor as agile as its US counterpart. Still, with four pod-mounted missile launchers, it is not to be taken lightly.
Mi 8 Cargo
This versatile vehicle can transport up to six soldiers at a time, plus re-supply troops on the ground. Its rear door has been removed to allow passengers to provide cover fire for the helicopter with their own handheld weapons.
MiG-17
Primarily a defensive interceptor, the MiG-17 is a fairly agile and utilitarian fighter jet. Its single-seat, single-engine design features swept-back wings introduced on the MiG-15 and based on German research from World War II.
MiG-21
With machine guns and conventional missiles, the MiG-21 is a formidable force in the skies above Vietnam. This simple, low-cost interceptor is highly maneuverable and forms the backbone of the NVA air force. Launched into service in 1958, it would become the most widely produced jet fighter ever.
PT-76
Another tank with a main gun (76mm), co-axial machine gun, and roof-mounted machine gun, the PT-76 separates itself from the other tanks on the battlefield by being amphibious. This versatility makes up for its relatively light armor and slow speed.
T-54
The Soviet T-54 tank is a medium-sized tank falling somewhere in between the Sheridan and the Patton in size. Like those US tanks, the T-54 is a triple threat with its 100mm main gun, co-axial machine gun, and roof-mounted machine gun. It is more stable and heavily armored than the Sheridan, but not as up-to-date in its design as the Patton.
UAZ 469
The UAZ 469 is the NVA's answer to the MUTT. It can carry the driver, a front-seat passenger, and a gunner. However, instead of a missile launcher mounted on its rear deck, the UAZ has a conventional machine gun.
Scooter
A basic two-wheeled transport, good for moving you and one passenger around the battlefield. Both driver and passenger are fully exposed, but the passenger can fire his handheld weapon for a bit of protection.
ZSU 57 2
Two large 57mm flak guns pointed skyward make this tank the scourge of enemy aircraft. The driver is well protected but can fire no weapons. The flak gunner is exposed, but a third, open-air passenger can provide some cover fire for him with his own handheld weapons.
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