Reclaiming Hue

Reclaiming Hue is one of the original maps in Battlefield Vietnam, and is the epilogue to Hue - 1968.

Reclaiming Hue takes place during the Battle of Huế from January 30th to March 3rd, 1968. More specifically, it depicts the month following the North Vietnamese invasion on January 31st, 1968, in which North Vietnamese Army troops were gradually pushed back by ARVN and USMC forces in intense house-to-house fighting.

As Huế was an ancient city with a particular religious and cultural status, Allied forces abstained from bombing any positions out of fear of destroying historic structures. However, the situation became too hectic, and the policy was dropped. When the battle was near an end, NVA forces gathered in the cities old citadel. Napalm and regular bombing strikes pounded the citadel's walls and damaged many buildings within. ARVN declared the city's palace at the citadel's center secure on February 24th and NVA forces withdrew within the following week.

Battlefield Vietnam
Reclaiming Hue is virtually identical to Hue - 1968, with the only difference being the time of day and lighting, as well as the layout of the factions. The Army of the Republic of Vietnam start with one flag and are forced to capture flags that are all initially controlled by the North Vietnamese Army. The map focuses on urban warfare, with many buildings in which players can enter and climb to higher and concealed positions. The map also features a large amount of main battle tanks and open roads that surround the center of the citadel, ideal for easy transportation. Just as in Hue -1968, the map features some of Huế's landmarks, such as the Purple Palace and the Thiên Mụ Pagoda.

Light vehicles

 * M151 MUTT
 * Vespa

Armored vehicles

 * M113

Tanks

 * M48 Patton

Light vehicles

 * UAZ-469
 * Vespa

Armored vehicles

 * BTR-60

Tanks

 * T-54

South Bridge
The South Bridge is the starting point for the ARVN. The flag is at the end of a bridge south of the citadel, and consists of a small formation of sandbags and a bunker, as well as a destroyed M48 Patton halfway across. It is extremely difficult for the NVA to capture this flag, as the counter for a single player to capture it starts at 1:27, instead of 0:30 like most flags. Although it is serves little help to the NVA once under their control, it is very advantageous to have this flag if on the NVA side, as it halts the ARVN's major supply of main battle tanks.

ARVN control

 * 1 M151 MUTT
 * 2 M113s
 * 2 M48 Pattons

NVA control

 * 1 UAZ-460
 * 1 BTR-60

Headquarters
The Headquarters is the closest flag to the South Bridge and is a common first target for the ARVN. It consists of a two-story house-like building that is largely intact, and that is on the South-West corner of the citadel. There is a small hole in the wall of the citadel, which can be used by infantry to sneak by the imminent heavy fighting at the bridge's exit.

ARVN control

 * 1 M151 MUTT

NVA control

 * 1 UAZ-469

West Citadel
The West Citadel is another flag that is very close to the exit of the South Bridge, and is also a common first target for the ARVN. It consists of a thick part of the outer wall, where there is a large terrace and small building on top, with a ramp for vehicles to get in. It is connected bu small bridges to the East Citadel, and is symmetrical to that flag. It faces a dirt street and a few large buildings.

ARVN control

 * 1 M151 MUTT
 * 1 Vespa

NVA control

 * 1 UAZ-469
 * 1 Vespa

East Citadel
The East Citadel is, as its name depicts, is to the East part of the outer wall, and is symmetrical to the West Citadel. It is mostly secluded, and is not a very strategic point, making it an uncommon flag to come under ARVN attack. For the same reason, it is usually not widely defended either.

ARVN control

 * 1 M48 Patton

NVA control

 * 1 T-54

Purple Palace
The Purple Palace is easily the most prominent flag of the map, itself based off the Imperial City's gate. It is placed on the front gate of a large fort surrounding a three-story palace, and itself placed on a a large platform surrounded by a moat, with two bridges crossing it. The palace itself is very plain, as there is nothing within it. The flag can only be captured from around the front gate. There is also a Hanoi Hannah propaganda speaker placed on the flag post.

ARVN control

 * 1 M151 MUTT

NVA control

 * 1 T-54
 * 1 UAZ-469

Pagoda
The Pagoda is on the North-West of the citadel. It is largely based off the Thiên Mụ Pagoda, and is another prominent feature of the map. It consists of the Pagoda, on a slightly elevated platform accessible from a set of stairs. This platform is surrounded by an agglomeration of sandbags and barbed wire. There is also a crashed UH-1 on the platform. It often receives a fair amount of attention, usually with a hit and run tactic. It provides little strategic importance, however, it open up a clean line of sight to the Purple Palace, and it is easily accessible from this flag, by foot or on wheels.

ARVN control

 * 1 M113
 * 1 Vespa

NVA control

 * 1 BTR-60
 * 1 Vespa