While the Waffen-SS possessed superior discipline, raw firepower, and the devastating MG-42, they were completely out of their element. The Viet Cong's mastery of the jungle environment, psychological booby traps, and legendary tunnel networks allowed them to dictate where, when, and how the fight took place.
The guerrilla force of the National Liberation Front, famous for their mastery of jungle warfare, psychological terror, and asymmetric tactics during the Vietnam War. 🪖 Squad & Environment Squad Size: 5 vs. 5 combat engagement. [S2E5] Nazi Waffen SS vs. Viet Cong
The SS uses the Model 24 stick grenade, which offers a great throwing distance. The Viet Cong uses defensive F1 fragmentation grenades and a massive array of homemade explosive tripwires and pressure mines. 🪖 Squad & Environment Squad Size: 5 vs
Before the Germans can react, the Viet Cong spring an ambush from hidden spider holes, firing a volley with their Type 56 rifles. Another SS soldier goes down. The Viet Cong uses defensive F1 fragmentation grenades
The final phase comes down to a cat-and-mouse game in the dense smoke. The last VC fighter lures the remaining SS soldier into a false retreat. The German gives chase and falls directly into a Punji pit, impaling his leg. As he screams in pain, the VC guerrilla emerges from the shadows and finishes him with a burst from his MAT-49. 🏆 The Verdict 🚨 🚨 Total Kills: Viet Cong (55%) / Waffen-SS (45%)
Adolf Hitler's elite, ideologically driven military force, known for spearheading major offensives and brutal efficiency during WWII.
Viet Cong (Mastery of explosive booby traps turns the entire jungle into a weapon). 🎬 The Battle Simulation