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The AUSTRALIAN FSB's Coral & Balmoral (Fire Support Bases; referred to as "Firebases"), were quickly built during the 1968 TET Offensive, just north of the South Vietnamese Capital. Australian Centurian tanks & M-113's (APC/Armored Personnel Carriers) of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps, reinforced Australian Infantrymen & 105mm Field Guns that were under siege at Firebases Coral & Balmoral, which were only about 2 miles apart from each other. The combined NVA/VC attacks were beaten back by the Australian mounted forces. Firebase Coral had been over-run, with ONE field gun taken, but was recaptured later. This battle was considered larger than the Australian's fight at Long Tan. See Book: "The Battle of Coral. Vietnam Fire Support Base Coral and Balmoral 1968." By Lex McAulay; Arrow Books 1990; ASIN: BOOON706M8

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