1982
No Trumpets No Drums: The Vietnam War 1965-1975
2–2 players · 240 min · 12+
No Trumpets, No Drums is a Strategic level wargame of the war in Vietnam. Two players, representing the Communist states and guerrilla armies of South-east Asia and the pro-Western and neutral states and forces of that region and their American allies, combat each other in a political and military duel for control over Indochina.
(from the 2nd edition rulebook)
Scenarios:
1968: Tet Offensive
1972: The Easter Offensive
1975: The End
1965-75: The War in Vietnam
1965-68: The American Build-Up
Peace With Honour (1969-1972)
The Vietnam War: 1973-1975
Components (2nd edition):
One 24" x 32" map
One 260-counter sheet of playing pieces
Two booklets (Rules & Scenarios)
Two charts & tables sheets
1st edition issued with The Wargamer Magazine #22.
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