Beschreibung
Dien Bien Phu is an operational level simulation of the battles between the forces of the French Union and the Viet Minh in the Dien Bien Phu valley in 1954, with the emphasis on supply and the application of air power. The game features three different CRTs and a die-roll correction table to show the effect of different unit types. One hex equals 500 meters and the tactical phase one day, real time. The unit counters represent the various units taking part in the historical battle.

Published in Combat! Vol 1 No 3 - Aug/Sep 1977

Game Scale:
Game Turn: 1 day
Hex: 547 yards / 500 meters
Units: Platoon to Battalion

Game Inventory:
One 22 x 34" full color map
One single-side printed countersheet (120 1/2" uncut paper counters)
One 10-page rulebook

Solitaire Playability: Medium
Complexity Level: Medium
Players: 2 or more
Playing Time: 1-3 hours

Note: Players will need to provide two 6-sided dice for game play.