Mission 3: On the Trail of Uncle Ho - p. 1 MoW: Vietnam Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

New objective: Capture the roadblock.

This mission, like no other, is going to teach you the meaning of risk. A lot of your actions may end in failure, but on the other hand, they are often the only possible solutions to some problems. In the beginning you must act very quickly. Immediately save your game, slow it down and issue a few commands. Send the sniper (Sonny Armstrong) to [2], the next soldier (Carl Dillan) to [3] and the one with a silenced pistol (John Merrill) should go through [4] to [5] (hold down the Shift key while issuing the move orders, so your soldier will go to the first given spot, then the next, etc.). Finally, order the soldier with a heavy machinegun (Jim Walsh) to go to [6]. You have to kill three enemies almost simultaneously. Hide your sniper in the bushes in [2] and throw a knife at a guard who should stop there. Don't hesitate, because in a moment he'll turn around and start going back.

At the same time, select the soldier who is on his way to [3], and when he is near the enemy on the hill, order him to get down and crawl into the bushes you can see in the picture below (right next to the tree). You should be able to take out your knife and throw it at the enemy guard (who will stop on the top of the hill) on time. Leave your soldier here and turn your attention to [5].

The soldier with a silenced pistol should be close to [5], unfortunately his target will have started going towards the roadblock by now. That's why, without wasting time (every second counts) kill the enemy soldier as soon as you can. Run through the bushes, so that he doesn't see you. The enemies at the roadblock shouldn't hear anything if you kill him early enough. Of course, if for some reason they had been alarmed (because one of them saw something) load your saved game and try again. In other case, it's essential you save the game and speed it up to normal pace.

Another difficult task is waiting for Jim Walsh in [6]. You must crawl round the hill and turn immediately. This will allow you to hide behind the hut where the enemy soldiers are stationed. Unfortunately, some of the enemies, who are standing on the road, might notice your crawling soldier. Thus, try to stay behind the bushes and trees when crawling. It's a difficult task, but not impossible to perform. If you had managed to crawl behind the hut in [7], stand up and save your game.

Slow down the game, then take out the heavy machinegun and shoot. Enemies should start to come running behind the hut, which means they will be very easy targets for your soldier - just try to keep up the pace. After killing several of them, save the game just in case and wait for the next opponents. The only problem could be enemies' grenades. If someone does throw a grenade, try crawling away (very risky) or just load the saved game and try again. You can also throw some grenades (above the hut) too, but be careful, because some might hit the roof and fall on your side. Wait for the next enemies, but if no one's coming and there's only one minute left for the convoy to arrive...

...then select the sniper in [2] and hide him behind the wreck of the jeep. Start shooting at the enemies who haven't rushed to die at the hands of Jim Walsh standing behind the hut. First, kill the soldier who operates the heavy machinegun, and then take out the rest one by one. If you had kept the pace, you should be able to capture the roadblock on time. Yet, don't delay and immediately hide all your men behind the sandbags in [8]. Order one of them to capture the heavy machinegun.

New objective: Destroy the truck convoy incoming from the south.

Point them all in the direction of [9] and attack the first convoy vehicle (a bullet-proof APC full of enemy soldiers) when it reaches [9]. Your opponent will stop there, giving you the opportunity to kill all enemy soldiers from a safe distance. If some of those who are on the ground don't want to get up, eliminate them using the sniper.

New objective: Rescue the downed Phantom pilot.

This unexpected pilot rescue is very easy. Choose one of your men and just run along the edge of the map to [10], where you can find the pilot of the crashed plane. Then quickly go back with him to the rest of your soldiers. Do it before the enemies who appeared in the vicinity of [11] surround you. Warning! Be sure to search two chests with a red mark next to the heavy machinegun in [8]. There is plenty of valuable ammunition for heavy machineguns and it will be necessary later. Use all your men and take as much as you can.