{"product_id":"rubicon-miniatures-the-army-of-the-republic-of-vietnam-arvn","title":"Rubicon Miniatures - The Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eArmy of the Republic of Vietnam\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003cb\u003eARVN\u003c\/b\u003e) infantry played a crucial role in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eVietnam War\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas the primary ground force against the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eViet Cong\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003cb\u003eVC\u003c\/b\u003e) and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eNorth Vietnamese Army\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003cb\u003eNVA\u003c\/b\u003e).\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eEstablished in 1955, it consisted of regular army units and regional forces. American advisors and their own instructors trained ARVN soldiers, who were equipped with a range of weapons and supporting assets.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe ARVN engaged in offensive campaigns, defensive actions, and counterinsurgency operations; they faced challenges such as guerrilla tactics and difficult terrain.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWhile their performance varied, the ARVN infantry participated in major battles like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAp Bac\u003c\/b\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDak To\u003c\/b\u003e, and the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTet Offensive\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eChallenges included infiltration, corruption, leadership issues, and coordination problems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAs American involvement decreased, the ARVN assumed greater responsibility but faced significant challenges.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIn 1975, the ARVN rapidly collapsed during the NVA’s major offensive, leading to the fall of Saigon and communist rule.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eDespite difficulties, individual ARVN soldiers demonstrated courage and dedication, making significant contributions alongside allied forces in the defence of South Vietnam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e- Box contains 5 identical figure sprues, 6 figures per sprue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e- Multiple poses with different firearms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e- Weapons included M1 carbine, Garand, M16, M3 grease gun, Thompson, M72 and M79\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e- Each weapon type has different webbings \u0026amp; pouches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e- Asian faces with various headgears\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eNumber of Parts:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e102 pieces per sprue\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\/\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5 identical sprues + 30 Round Bases\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic Kit - ABS Cement Required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMiniatures supplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rubicon Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47817182183675,"sku":"RU-281005","price":102.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6239\/6411\/files\/281005_ARVN.webp?v=1767499220","url":"https:\/\/warandpeacegames.com.au\/products\/rubicon-miniatures-the-army-of-the-republic-of-vietnam-arvn","provider":"War and Peace Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}