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The Battle of Long Tan by David W. Cameron
Long Tan - Australia's four hours of hell. On 18 August 1966, Australian troops fought one of the bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War.
Four Hours That Changed Everything
The Battle of Long Tan is the definitive account of one of the most significant battles in Australian military history. On a rain-soaked rubber plantation in South Vietnam, 108 young Australian and New Zealand soldiers faced a force of 2,500 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army troops. What followed was four hours of desperate, brutal combat that would become legendary in Australian military history.
Courage Under Fire
David W. Cameron's meticulously researched account brings to life the extraordinary courage, leadership, and sacrifice displayed by D Company, 6RAR during those harrowing hours. Through extensive interviews with survivors, official records, and battlefield analysis, Cameron reveals the tactical brilliance, raw courage, and sheer determination that allowed a vastly outnumbered Australian force to hold their ground against overwhelming odds.
What makes this book essential:
- Definitive account - Most comprehensive book on the Battle of Long Tan
- Vietnam War - Australia's most famous Vietnam battle, 18 August 1966
- First-hand accounts - Survivor interviews and testimonies
- Military history - Tactical analysis and battlefield details
- Australian courage - 108 soldiers against 2,500 enemy troops
Perfect for readers interested in:
- Australian military history
- Vietnam War battles and campaigns
- Military tactics and combat analysis
- Stories of courage and sacrifice
- 6RAR and Australian Army history
- Detailed war narratives
Why this battle matters: The Battle of Long Tan stands as one of the most significant engagements in Australian military history. The courage and professionalism displayed by D Company under impossible odds exemplifies the finest traditions of the Australian Army and remains a defining moment in the nation's military heritage.
Ideal for: Military history enthusiasts, Vietnam War researchers, veterans and serving personnel, students of military tactics, and anyone interested in stories of extraordinary courage under fire.
The definitive account of Australia's four hours of hell in Vietnam.