Monitor Zippo is a American Patrol Craft that first appeared in Wargame Red Dragon
History[]
During the Vietnam War, US Navy created Moblie Riverine Force support elements of the 9th Infantry Division. In the Mekong Delta there were a lack of reliable roadways and with the location having large amounts of creeks, streams, rivers, and canals so to engage the enemy Moblie Riverine Force was created.
LCM 6 were modified for use in the Moblie Riverine Force. Some were converted into Armoured Troop Carriers. While Monitors were produced in two programs. Programs 4 was Monitors carring 40mm guns of which 10 was created. Program 5 was Monitors either carring a 105 Howitzer in game Monitor 105 or Flamethrowers Monitor Zippo.