In 1972, the city of Hanoi became the backdrop for a dramatic chapter in the Vietnam War, known as the "Dien Bien Phu victory in the air," or Operation Linebacker II on the American side. This operation marked the final military campaign of the United States against the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, spanning from December 18 to December 30, 1972. The campaign was launched following the deadlock and subsequent collapse of the Paris Conference, which failed due to disagreements between the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and the US over the terms of the peace agreement.
The game "Hanoi 12 Days and Nights," developed by Pirex Games, aims to recreate this intense period of conflict. It focuses on the revolutionary spirit of the Hanoi people as they faced a formidable foe in the form of the US imperialists' large-scale war, utilizing B-52 aircraft. The game captures the essence of what was dubbed the "Dien Bien Phu in the air," a term that reflects the severity and the heroic resistance of the Vietnamese against overwhelming odds. By the end of December 1972, the pressure exerted by this resistance led the US government to sign the Paris Agreement, paving the way for peace in North Vietnam.
Operation Linebacker II, as it was known in the US, not only represented the last major offensive in the Vietnam War but also highlighted the resilience and determination of the Vietnamese people in their struggle for independence. The game "Hanoi 12 Days and Nights" offers players a chance to experience and understand the historical significance of these twelve crucial days and nights in Hanoi.
