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The Lost Valley: The Siege of Diên Biên Phù

The Lost Valley: The Siege of Diên Biên Phù

2020·Jacques Rabier

1 players
90 - 120 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting

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"The Lost Valley: The Siege of Diên Biên Phù" is a solitaire dice and card-driven board wargame of tactics and resources management about the battle of Diên Biên Phù, which saw the defeat of the French Expeditionary Corps in Indochina by the Vietnamese People's Army in 1954. This battle signaled the beginning of the end for the French Colonial Empire and the first steps towards independence for Vietnam. You will assume the role of Colonel Christian de La Croix de Castries, Commander of Diên Biên Phù's garrison. You are besieged by five Viet Minh Divisions under General Võ Nguyên Giáp. The French gamble to establish an air and land base deep in enemy territory in order to draw the Viet Minh into a decisive battle and destroy them with superior French firepower has badly backfired. You are now encircled, outnumbered and outgunned. You will need to carefully manage supplies, skillfully use your elite units as well as your air, armor and artillery assets while keeping the garrison's morale high in order to hold out as long as possible. All of this in the face of adverse events and relentless Viet Minh Assaults while hoping that your resistance will have a favorable and decisive impact on the 1954 Geneva Conference peace talks. Game Components 1 22" x 34" Full Color Map 120 Double-Sided 5-8" Counters and Markers 45 Event Cards (Card Deck) 1 16- Page Rule Book 6 Double-Sided Player Aid Cards -description from publisher's website

The Lost Valley: The Siege of Diên Biên Phù

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(863) The Lost Valley: The Siege of Dien Bien Phu - review (ENG)49:50

(863) The Lost Valley: The Siege of Dien Bien Phu - review (ENG)

Wojennik TV - Gry Planszowe

Wojennik TV - Gry Planszowe

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The Lost Valley: Siege of Dien Bien Phu Turns 1 & 249:14

The Lost Valley: Siege of Dien Bien Phu Turns 1 & 2

Tony's Board Life

Tony's Board Life

Which video should I watch for The Lost Valley: The Siege of Diên Biên Phù?

The Lost Valley: The Siege of Diên Biên Phù has 3 videos from 2 creators: 1 review and 2 playthroughs. They date from 2022 to March 2024.

For an opinion before you buy, start with "🇬🇧 (863) The Lost Valley: The Siege of Dien Bien Phu - review (ENG)" by Wojennik TV - Gry Planszowe. To see it played, watch "The Lost Valley: Siege of Dien Bien Phu Turns 1 & 2" by Tony's Board Life, one of 2 playthroughs.

If you like it, try RAF: The Battle of Britain 1940, Malta Besieged: 1940-1942, Imperial Elegy: The Road to the Great War 1850-1920 or Field Commander: Napoleon, which share several of its mechanics.

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(863) The Lost Valley: The Siege of Dien Bien Phu - review (ENG)Review49:50

(863) The Lost Valley: The Siege of Dien Bien Phu - review (ENG)

Wojennik TV - Gry Planszowe

Wojennik TV - Gry Planszowe

The Lost Valley: Siege of Dien Bien Phu Turns 1 & 2Playthrough49:14

The Lost Valley: Siege of Dien Bien Phu Turns 1 & 2

Tony's Board Life

Tony's Board Life

The Lost Valley: The Siege of Dein Bein Phu Turns 3 & 4Playthrough1:03:13

The Lost Valley: The Siege of Dein Bein Phu Turns 3 & 4

Tony's Board Life

Tony's Board Life

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About The Lost Valley: The Siege of Diên Biên Phù

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"The Lost Valley: The Siege of Diên Biên Phù" is a solitaire dice and card-driven board wargame of tactics and resources management about the battle of Diên Biên Phù, which saw the defeat of the French Expeditionary Corps in Indochina by the Vietnamese People's Army in 1954. This battle signaled the beginning of the end for the French Colonial Empire and the first steps towards independence for Vietnam. You will assume the role of Colonel Christian de La Croix de Castries, Commander of Diên Biên Phù's garrison. You are besieged by five Viet Minh Divisions under General Võ Nguyên Giáp. The French gamble to establish an air and land base deep in enemy territory in order to draw the Viet Minh into a decisive battle and destroy them with superior French firepower has badly backfired. You are now encircled, outnumbered and outgunned. You will need to carefully manage supplies, skillfully use your elite units as well as your air, armor and artillery assets while keeping the garrison's morale high in order to hold out as long as possible. All of this in the face of adverse events and relentless Viet Minh Assaults while hoping that your resistance will have a favorable and decisive impact on the 1954 Geneva Conference peace talks. Game Components 1 22" x 34" Full Color Map 120 Double-Sided 5-8" Counters and Markers 45 Event Cards (Card Deck) 1 16- Page Rule Book 6 Double-Sided Player Aid Cards -description from publisher's website

Designer

Jacques Rabier

Artist

José Ramón Faura

Publisher

White Dog Games

Categories

Civil WarModern WarfareVietnam WarWargame

Mechanics

Card-DrivenDice RollingArea MovementSimulation
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