Failure in sound play Res Manager failure in sound play Not enough memory for sound effects You are running the programme on the wrong machine to load this file No more units available for commitment No units in Vietnam to pull out ùOK ùClear orders ùAllocate Helicopters Morale Efficiency Strength FATAL ERROR: Major problems moving NVA units FATAL ERROR: ((*gCombatUnits[usUnits])->dailyLosses<1)=TRUE FATAL ERROR: ((*gNvaCombatUnits[usUnits])->dailyLosses<1)=TRUE FATAL ERROR: yearlyFWALosses<0\0 FATAL ERROR: yearlyNVALosses<0\0 January February March April May June July August September October November December December This is a significant contribution to the allied war effort. We must spare no expense to rid S.E.Asia of Communism. Together we shall fight the evil of Communism. We must not lose this historical opportunity to turn back the tide of Communism. We do not wish to escalate this war, but we will not back down if provoked. We must have peace with honour, whatever the expense. Once again, America shall be the arsenal of democracy. Never has such a superb army been fighting for such a cause. Our efforts must be doubled, and redoubled in the name of democracy. We fight for liberty, and democracy. The war is progressing satisfactorily. Victory is in sight within the next 18 months. Our boys will be home by next Christmas. Compared to the Korean war or WW II, the Vietnam is a 'budget war' in cost terms. We shall need renewed efforts and more troops next year. We are beating back Communism in South Vietnam. Although the fighting is tough, we shall prevail in the end. Our army in South Vietnam is the finest trained, best equipped army ever put into the field by a modern nation." We shall use our superior firepower and mobility to crush the enemy. The UN condemns the mining of Haiphong harbour. Condemnation as English reporters visit bombed NVN hospitals and schools. The Cuban embassy complains that one of its ships hits a US mine in Haiphong harbour Lt. Calley on trial for alleged massacre of civilians in SVN My Lai massacre brings world condemnation of US involvement in SVN The army complains of falling standards of discipline in the ranks Drug abuse among GI's rising as disillusionment with the war increases Peace protesters condemn US use of chemical weapons in SVN Draft dodgers burn draft card as a protest against the futility of the war in SVN Indiscriminate bombing of the North brings world condemnation of Washington's role in SVN Students riot at universities throughout the country. "Massive protests at American embassies around the world. 250,000 protesters march on the White House. Senators pass a motion condemning White House management of the war. A congressional inquiry is to examine the government's poor handling of the war. Opinion polls show that the President has the lowest approval rating since records began. 75% of teenagers in a poll say 'hell no, we won't go.'" Draft dodging rises to 35% of this years new recruits indicating increasing unwillingness to fight in Vietnam. Service chiefs question the government's strategy in South Vietnam. American business expressed concern today at the economic cost of the war. text length greater than 250 chars headline length greater than 50 chars Uncertainty over Vietnam Policy Dateline Washington The public is uncertain over the president's Vietnam policy. Will he continue a low key American presence, or escalate the war. Unit overrun Dateline Department of Defence officials refuse to confirm rumours that a unit was completely overrun today. Citing poor communications, officials blame Communist propoganda. Unit Destroyed Dateline Saigon Military commanders report that a unit was completely destroyed in a successful joint attack. Airmobilised Dateline Fort Bragg A Pentagon spokeman today announced that had successfully completed operational trials using new airmobile tactics and equipment. The unit is rumoured to be destined for Vietnam. South Vietnamese raise new unit Dateline Saigon ARVN generals report that has been created. The President said today. Australians send to Vietnam Dateline Canberra The Australian P.M. said that will be sent to Vietnam. He added South Koreans sends to Vietnam Dateline Seoul The Korean President promised to the allied cause in South Vietnam. the American President replied. Thailand sends to Vietnam Dateline Bangkok The Thai Prime Minister offered to the allied cause in South Vietnam. He also promised further cooperation in the air war in S.Vietnam. to go to Vietnam Dateline Washington The Pentagon today confirmed rumours that another unit, the is to be sent to Vietnam. VC forces expanding Reduced VC numbers predicted New VC forces Dateline Intelligence officers here report that supplies for up to VC units have been moving down the Ho Chi Minh trail from North Vietnam. New NVA Activity in S.Vietnam Dateline Intelligence reports from 'classified sources' suggest that NVA regular units are being trained in the North ready for this year's campaign. Vietnam Losses in Dateline Washington US and Free World Allies lost a total of in fighting in South Vietnam last year, according to leaked Pentagon document. War 'Progressing Well' Dateline Saigon Another Atrocity in South Vietnam Dateline Vietnam war increasingly unpopular. Dateline Washington Invasion. Dateline Saigon Military authorities today admitted that allied troops had invaded neutral territory. The extent and purpose of the invasion has not been confirmed. Coup! Dateline Saigon Confused reports are reaching the press of a coup in South Vietnam. The organisers are unknown. The military is suspected. Communists Change Tactics. Dateline Saigon Rumours of a renewed communist offensive are emergin in Saigon this week. Dateline Saigon Communist insurgency in SVN is predicted to decline, as they move over to a defensive posture. something happened About Vietnam... You win because you lasted 10 years. An error has occured. Click mouse to exit. Error because an object was called for but did not come into existence Dummy S.Vietnamese N. Vietnamese Australian Korean VC Thai US No more news Nothing ùReturn to desk ùNext Item ùPrevious Item ùDelete Item ùReturn to desk ùNext Item ùPrevious Item ùDelete Item ùMaps ùTroop commitments ùWithdraw troops ùPropose reserves ùSupport South Vietnam ùPropose air support ùShow Summary Report ùReturn to main screen ùMaps ùTroop commitments ùWithdraw troops ùCommit reserves ùSupport South Vietnam ùCommit air support ùShow Summary Report ùReturn to main screen Presidential Decisions for Click on an item to go to that page. ùPropose this support New aircraft ($m) Recce % Strategic % C.A.S. % Helicopters ($m) ùPropose this support Air Power Commitment for Enter your proposed air war commitment. ùPropose this support Total Reserves ùPropose this support Combat loss replacements for Enter the proposed number of reserve troops. ùPropose this support Military Aid ($m) Economic Aid ($m) ùPropose this support SVN Financial Support for Enter the proposed aid to South Vietnam. 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Not enough airmobile points available for this unit ùCommit unit ùAirmobilize unit ùExit Nationality: Corps: Men: ùCommit unit ùAirmobilize unit ùReports Nationality: Corps: Men: Order units into Vietnam Select units for immediate duty in Vietnam. ùWithdraw unit ùExit ùWithdraw unit ùReports Withdraw units from Vietnam Withdraw selected units immediately. ùReports Not enough airmobile points available for this unit ùSE Asia ùReports ùSE Asia ùReports Not enough airmobile points available for this unit ùSE Asia ùReports ùSE Asia ùReports Not enough airmobile points available for this unit ùSE Asia ùReports ùSE Asia ùReports Not enough airmobile points available for this unit ùSE Asia ùReports ùSE Asia ùReports ùReturn to index ùAdvice Pacification% FWA Losses NLF Losses SVN Stability Popularity New support YTD ùReturn to index ùAdvice Pacification% FWA Losses NLF Losses SVN Stability Popularity New support YTD Popularity vs. FWA Losses vs. Commitment Communist Losses ùAbout game ùKhe Sanh ùTet Offensive ù1975 ùNixon ùJohnson ùAbout Game ùKhe Sanh ùTet Offensive ù1975 ùNixon ùJohnson ùReturn PR Advisor: Any escalation of the war would be extremely unwise at this point in time. PR Advisor: You could just get away with a small increase in commitment. PR Advisor: A long term or heavy commitment to the war will probably be acceptable to the voters. PR Advisor: You are very popular. Large commitments to the war are acceptable at present. Chairman of Joint Chiefs: US commitment in Vietnam is completely inadequate for the defence of the country. Chairman of Joint Chiefs: We need signifigant new contributions to the war effort if we are to prevail before the end of your presidency. Chairman of Joint Chiefs: At the current level of commitment I predict success within two years. Chairman of Joint Chiefs: If we can continue this level of support the war will be over within 18 months. ùReturn PR Advisor: Any escalation of the war would be extremely unwise at this point in time. PR Advisor: You could just get away with a small increase in commitment. PR Advisor: A long term or heavy commitment to the war will probably be acceptable to the voters. PR Advisor: You are very popular. Large commitments to the war are acceptable at present. Chairman of Joint Chiefs: US commitment in Vietnam is completely inadequate for the defence of the country. Chairman of Joint Chiefs: We need signifigant new contributions to the war effort if we are to prevail before the end of your presidency. Chairman of Joint Chiefs: At the current level of commitment I predict success within two years. Chairman of Joint Chiefs: If we can continue this level of support the war will be over within 18 months. ùOK ùOK ùOK ùOK ùOK ùOK You lose because America is in revolt over your Vietnam policy You win because you have pacified South Vietnam You lose because the communists control the people You win because you have broken the Communists forces You win by holding off Communist forces long enough to allow pacification and new support You win by smashing Communist military power You Lose because of your military incompetance. You Lose because of your military incompetance. You win by controlling the majority of the population. You lose because the Communists contol the population. Pause Game Sound Fast Medium Slow Quit Save Game Load Game About Vietnam Project Game OK CANCEL Save Game to overwrite it Press OK if you want That file already exists: Oops! Load Game game file! Could not load that Save Game save file! which is not a NAM game You have specified a file QUIT CANCEL Quit Game to Quit NAM? Are you sure you want ùQuit Paused THE END