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U.S. 25th Infantry Division Vietnam (S & S + Unsung)

Description
The 25th Infantry Division "Tropic Lightning" Brought to Life in Arma!

This addon attempts to recreate the infantry of the 25th ID for use in Arma, portraying it's time in country from 1965 to 1971. The units are based on various sources including photography of the Vietnam War, reenacting equipment and models and stills from films that feature the 25th such as "Platoon".

I will continue to add to this mod, and additional factions are planned. The next unit I will recreate will most likely be the 7th Cavalry Regiment and the 1st Infantry Division.

The 25th Infantry Division's Involvement in the Vietnam Conflict
via the 25ID Website

"In December 1965 Tropic Lightning answered another call to fight against communism and deployed to fight in the Vietnam War. In a massive airlift, the 3d “Bronco” Brigade deployed to the central highlands at Pleiku; while the Division headquarters, along with the 1st “Lancer” and 2d “Warrior” Brigades, were transported by sea. By April 1966, all division units were in country with the headquarters established in Cu Chi district, 20 miles northwest of Saigon. The Vietnam War was unlike previous conflicts; the enemy fought from the shadows and hid among the population. During its five years in South Vietnam, the 25th Infantry Division engaged in operations to destroy their elusive enemy, to include fighting during the Tet Offensive of 1968, and offensives against enemy sanctuaries in Cambodia during 1970. By April 1971 all Division units had returned to Hawaii after a seven year fight in Southeast Asia."

Credits

I don't own any of the assets used to make this mod, I merely created a faction in the ALiVE Orbat Creator.

S & S by simtardeux for the incredibly modeled uniforms and rucksacks.

Unsung for the weapons including the M16 and M60.

CUP Weapons for the Vietnam War-styled M72 Law


5 Comments
VLSG  [author] Aug 17, 2021 @ 9:33pm 
@Jim Morrison LOL thats great to hear
miramartomcats Aug 17, 2021 @ 10:02am 
love this, the platoon absolutely screwed a VC group in a mission i made with no casualties lol
Skullbelly Jun 4, 2021 @ 9:50am 
v He had a BAR
Skullbelly Jun 4, 2021 @ 9:50am 
My grampa served in Tropical Lightning in the pacific theatre during ww2 they liberated alot of POW camps in the Phillipenes
Xzas90 Jan 16, 2021 @ 2:46pm 
You should make one of these but for 1st inf as well.