Overview
Thanh Hóa Bridge is the first publicly playable map of Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, featured exclusively in the open beta (May 29 – June 1, 2026) and confirmed for the full launch on June 18. The map is built around a strategic river crossing — the Hàm Rồng (Dragon’s Jaw) Bridge — and reconstructs one of the most historically significant aerial targets of the Vietnam War.
Historical Context
The real Thanh Hóa Bridge was a vital logistics artery for North Vietnamese forces, carrying both rail and road traffic south. It became one of the most heavily targeted bridges during Operation Rolling Thunder, the sustained US aerial bombing campaign that ran from 1965 to 1968. Despite hundreds of sorties and major losses, the bridge withstood years of attacks before being damaged in 1972 during Operation Linebacker.
For HLLVN, this means a map designed around an objective the enemy is willing to die to defend.
Tactical Analysis
The bridge itself dominates the map — both sides will fight to control it as the central crossing point. Expect:
- Long-range engagements across the river — sniper and machine gunner positions matter
- Close-quarters fighting in the dense vegetation along the riverbanks
- Vertical combat with helicopters dropping US forces, NVA defending from concealment
- Aquatic flanks via patrol boats — both factions can hunt the river network
Confirmed Features
- River crossing with gunboats visible in trailer footage
- Bridge as a central, defendable crossing point
- Jungle terrain on both sides
- Multiple lighting and weather variants (all six launch maps support this)
Strongpoints
Specific strongpoint details will be added after launch and community testing.
Vehicle Routes
The river is the dominant vehicle artery — expect patrol boats to be the meta vehicle on this map. US helicopters give the attacking side significant vertical mobility, while NVA tunnels can provide surprise spawn points near the bridge.
Best Attack Strategies
Strategies will be documented once the open beta and live gameplay provide data.
Best Defense Strategies
Strategies will be documented once the open beta and live gameplay provide data.
Commander Tips
Commander ability use cases will be documented after launch.
Interactive Map
Interactive tactical map coming soon. We’ll publish overhead imagery and key position markers after the open beta.