Silver Bayonet 25th Anniversary

Silver Bayonet 25th Anniversary

25th anniversary update of this 12 scenario game of the conventional battle for the Ia Drang Valley early in the US's 2nd Vietnamese War, 1965. The NVA sends a full division against the lightly held area in the highlands of central southern Vietnam & the town of Pleiku. The newly arrived 1st Air Cav reinforced the desparate ARVN defenders & a tough, month-long battle ensued. Company level, with integrated movement & compbat, limited intelligence. 12 scenarios including what-ifs. 1.5 countersheets, 1day/turn, 1mi/hex. 2nd edition streamlines the system with a combat system integrating maneuver combat, close assault, ranged fire & air power, plus tweaks better representing each sides advantages. G.Billingsley, M.Land'16