Tony Poe’s Outpost #3 – Communist Forces in Laos Secret War

In Tony Poe's Outpost series, David Galster sheds some light on the secret war in Laos for the upcoming CS Vietnam tactical-wargame, as well as some background information about who was involved and why. Hey Grunts, Did you know that the Laotian Communist forces were...

Big Ernie’s Scuttlebutt #4: Vietnam War 1971

As you were, Grunts, In the "quiet" year of 1971, would you believe that the largest airborne operation of the war involved an ARVN invasion into Laos? This article describes some of the major events of 1971, both military and political. It was a strange time, with...

Big Ernie’s Scuttlebutt #3: 1970 – Cambodia and Kent State

As you were, Grunts, Did you ever suspect there was a connection between Cambodia and Kent State University? This article discusses the Cambodian Incursion in 1970, and the US political turmoil over the Kent State University shooting. Cambodian Political Inclination...

Comrade Giap’s Clever Nuggets #3: PAVN Artillery

Comrade Giap's Clever Nuggets is yet another series, where David Galster shares some of his tips and techniques in scenario research and design for CS: Vietnam. Comrades, Can you guess what advantage PAVN artillery had over US firebases? It was the superior range of...

Next stop: Vietnam

With Middle East 2.0 handed out to Matrix Games for its eventual release - and we'll let you know of the date once we know; it's a busy time of the year for Matrix! - it is time to start focusing again on the next game for the series... Campaign Series:...