Modern War #7: Vietnam Battles – Snoopy’s Nose & Iron Triangle is a two-game set in one issue, recreating two of the most intense and contrasting operations of the Vietnam War in 1967. Using the acclaimed Fire & Movement combat system, this collection allows players to experience the dynamic challenges of counterinsurgency, jungle warfare, and riverine operations at the height of the conflict.

• Historical Background: In the dense jungles northwest of Saigon lay the Iron Triangle — a fortified Viet Cong stronghold ideally positioned near Cambodia and along vital sections of the Ho Chi Minh Trail. It served as a launch point for well-supplied and coordinated attacks deep into South Vietnam. Meanwhile, to the south, the newly arrived US 9th Infantry Division pushed into the Mekong Delta in Operation Snoopy’s Nose, a daring campaign of riverine and jungle combat. US forces sought to penetrate regions where only the Viet Cong had previously dared to operate, facing ambushes, dense foliage, and treacherous waterways.
• Gameplay & Objectives: This dual-game package provides two distinct operational experiences from the same year:
  • Iron Triangle: Focuses on large-scale clearing operations in dense jungle terrain as US and South Vietnamese forces attempt to root out entrenched Viet Cong defenders.
  • Snoopy’s Nose: Highlights fast-moving riverine warfare in the Mekong Delta, combining infantry, naval patrol boats, and helicopter support to track and eliminate insurgent forces hiding along the waterways.
  Both scenarios simulate tactical-level decision-making where players must balance aggression with caution, manage reinforcements, and control key terrain under constantly shifting conditions.
• Game System & Scale: Built upon the Fire & Movement system, the gameplay emphasizes flexible tactics, mobility, and combined-arms coordination.
  • Units represent companies, battalions, and occasionally brigades.
  • Each hex represents approximately half a mile.
  • Each game turn covers anywhere from half a day to several days of operations.
  • Combat incorporates air mobility, artillery, riverine assets, and close support.
  The system is designed to be easy to learn yet deeply tactical, offering fast-paced play without sacrificing realism.
• Strategic Features:
  • Includes two full scenarios covering both jungle and riverine environments.
  • Simulates air assault, helicopter operations, and naval patrols.
  • Balance speed and firepower in asymmetric warfare conditions.
  • Command historical US divisions and Viet Cong forces with unique strengths and vulnerabilities.
  • Ideal for solo or competitive two-player play.

Game Components:

• Two complete Vietnam War scenarios: Iron Triangle & Snoopy’s Nose
• 1 x 22” x 34” full-colour map sheet featuring both battle areas
• 200 die-cut counters representing US, ARVN, Viet Cong, and supporting units
• Rules manual using the Fire & Movement tactical system
• Player aids and scenario setup sheets

Scale:
Players: 2
Level: Company / Battalion
Hex: ½ Mile
Turns: ½ Day to Several Days

Gameplay Focus: Vietnam Battles – Snoopy’s Nose & Iron Triangle captures the diversity and intensity of 1967 combat operations during the Vietnam War. Combining strategic planning, tactical combat, and operational realism, these scenarios showcase both jungle warfare and amphibious assault in one complete, easy-to-play package.

Modern War #7: Vietnam Battles – Snoopy’s Nose & Iron Triangle is perfect for fans of Vietnam-era wargames, tactical simulations, and historical military strategy.

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