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The Battle of Long Tan was the most famous action fought by the Australian Army during the Vietnam War. It was fought in a rubber tree plantation near the village of Long Tan, about 40km north-east of Vung Tau, South Vietnam on August 18-19, 1966.
The action occurred when D Company of the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR), part of the 1st Australian Task Force (1 ATF), encountered the Viet Cong (VC) 275 Regiment and elements of the D445 Local Forces Battalion. D Company was supported by other Australian units, as well as New Zealand and United States personnel.
Although veterans of the battle from both sides met many years later, relatively little is known publicly of the Vietnamese side of the battle, due to a reluctance to discuss it, on the part of Vietnamese officials.
This battle is frequently taught in Australian officer training, as it is an excellent case study of well-trained and disciplined soldiers; the importance of combining infantry, artillery, armour and aviation; coordination between units and the importance of firepower.
The "Battle of Long Tan", fought in a rubber tree plantation near the town (village) of Long Tan in 1966, was considered an Australian (allied) victory.
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What was the role of Australians in Long Tan?
Long Tan was the Australian Army's first large battle of the Vietnam War; and was recorded as an Australian victory.
Australian Army battles in Vietnam?
Battle of Coral; Battle of Long Tan; TET offensive; naval gun fire support from Australian Destroyers.
What is the difference between Long Tan and the Phuoc Tuy Province?
The Long Tan battle was a two day fight (August 18-19, 1966). A Previous action in Phuc Tuy Province was December 28, 1964 to January 1, 1965.
Who were important leaders of the battle of long island?
George Washington and king george
How long do you have to wait to tan after the first tan?
If you're talking about a natural tan, it'll last you a week, don't worry about it, you can do anything you want immediately after getting your tan.
Was the long tan war important?
The Battle of Long tan was the Australians first big fight during the Vietnam War in 1966.
How the battle of long tan started?
See site: Battle of Long Tan
Who did Australia fight in the battle of long tan?
In the Battle Of Long Tan the Australians were fighting the Viet Cong.
'Why did Vietnam war long tan start?
See: Battle of Long Tan
How long did the battle of long tan last?
The Battle of Long tan lasted 16 hours from early 18th August 1966 to night time.
What are the ratings and certificates for The Battle of Long Tan - 2006 TV?
The Battle of Long Tan - 2006 TV is rated/received certificates of: Australia:M
What is the rating for the battle of long tan?
11
Where did battle of long tan take place?
At the Long Tan Rubber Plantation, about 5km from Nui Dat
What actors and actresses appeared in The Battle of Long Tan - 2006?
The cast of The Battle of Long Tan - 2006 includes: Matthew Wollaston as Australian Soldier Sam Worthington as Narrator
How many were in the battle of long tan?
That might be Australia's first battle; read about it on the website.
How many by standers were killed in the Battle of Long Tan?
17
What is the significance of the Battle of Long Tan to Australia's participation in the Vietnam War?
First large battle.
