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- Award-winning and critically acclaimed documentary, The Battle of Long Tan narrated by Sam Worthington, first broadcast on The History Channel on 16 August 2006. Learn more about the story - www.battleoflon...
I also produced the movie DANGER CLOSE: The Battle of Long Tan starring Travis Fimmel, Luke Bracey, Daniel Webber, and Richard Roxburgh which is out now on Netflix, Amazon Prime, iTunes, Google Play, CZcams Movies, 7Plus, DVD, and Blu-ray. Check out the trailer for the movie here - • Danger Close: The Batt...
Late afternoon August 18, 1966, South Vietnam -- for three and a half hours, in the pouring rain, amid the mud and shattered trees of a rubber plantation called Long Tan, Major Harry Smith and his dispersed company of 108 young and mostly inexperienced Australian and New Zealand soldiers are fighting for their lives, holding off an overwhelming enemy force of 2,500 battle-hardened Viet Cong and North Vietnamese soldiers. With their ammunition running out, their casualties mounting, and the enemy massing for a final assault each man begins to search for his own answer -- and the strength to triumph over an uncertain future with honor, decency, and courage.
The ensuing Battle of Long Tan becomes one of the most savage and decisive engagements in ANZAC history, earning both the United States and South Vietnamese Presidential Unit Citations for gallantry along with many individual awards. But sadly not before 18 Australians and more than 500 enemies are killed. Heroism, tragedy, and the sacrifice of battle, Long Tan is a grueling and dramatic exploration of war with all its horror, that will rightly take its place alongside war classics such as Gallipoli, Breaker Morant, Saving Private Ryan, Zulu & Blackhawk Down.
This documentary and our movie DANGER CLOSE starring Travis Fimmel is a tribute to the nobility and uncommon valor of these men -- many of them conscripts - under fire. It honors their loyalty to their country and to each other, and it brings to light the heroism and unimaginable sacrifice of all military men and women both at home and abroad.
Long Tan is the true story of ordinary boys who became extraordinary men.
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Premiered: 16 August 2006 on The History Channel
Narration: Sam Worthington (Avatar, Terminator Salvation, Clash of the Titans).
Executive Producer: Martin Walsh
Producers: Martin Walsh and Damien Lay
Director: Damien Lay
DOP: Steve Williams
Film Editor: Joe Morris
Composer: Mark Gluhak
Colourist: Nick Barton
Writers: Keith Thompson, Damien Lay & Martin Walsh
Production Manager: Sam Bateman
Production Company: Red Dune Films and Animax Films
Negative format: Super 16mm
Awards:
- 2007 TV Week Logie Award: Nomination Most Outstanding Documentary of the Year.
- 2007 ASTRA Awards: Winner Most Outstanding Documentary of the Year.
- 2006 ACS Awards: Winner Cinematography in a Documentary.
#DangerCloseMovie #BattleofLongTan #VietnamWar
As a young marine in Vietnam we had the good fortunate to learn jungle survival, ambush and tracking by 2 Aussie SAS sergeants. They taught not to fear an environment that wasn't ours but to use it as ours against the VC. They were tough and professional and we learned not to try an out drink Aussie in a beer drinking contest. Thanks to them we had an 11-1 kill ratio.
When I was in the US Army our experience was that if things got serious you wanted the Australians with you. We were always impressed by the quality of their training and their fighting spirit. History has shown this to be true over and over. I found this documentary deeply, deeply moving. I'm at a loss for words. I salute you all.
G'Day Mate your comment actually made put a lump in my throat - very heart warming
Ex Aussie Digger Army .... we are all allies to protect one another ... Good on ya Mate
Aww mate we try to be friendly. Last 15 years have been crazy. Love it geg
Thank you for your service men. Jesse from Delaware, USA. Heroes to me.
My Dad was there.
SAS.
Cancer took him at 65.
THANK YOU.
God bless our Aussie brothers there. I had the honor to serve with them for a short time, while in the Marines. I would fight shoulder and shoulder with them, but I will never drink with them again.
Hahaha funny bastard, we love you Americans, but drinking with us is a different story, we tend to go a little too hard
As an Englishman, I have always had the greatest regard and respect for the Aussies; they came when called by Britain in both world wars and fought like tigers in all areas of operations they were deployed. Good on you, Diggers!
In the POW camps the English had a saying: "When things are going good, the last person you want with you is an Australian. When things are going bad, the first person you want with you is an Australian."
My grandfather fought alongside Major Harry Smith during the Malayan Emergency. He said if it werent for the Aussies, he would have never survive the war. Thank you for saving my country and my grandfather. Salutations from Malaysia.
You Malayan people are our brothers to m8 we fought with your freedom fighters to stop your country becoming a communist state and would do it again if you needed help
There is a lady at my local R.S.L who works in the welfare section of the sub branch who volunteers her time to help former servicemen like myself when we make claims on the government for assistance. Her name is Pauline and she became a widow that day in LongTan, I have utmost respect for her for what she has given the country and those who help defend it. My hats off to you love.
Forgotten , NOT by All Australians BUT they were treated like SHIT by our own government , all our Vietnam vets were bloody heros , what was done to all our Vietnam vets will always be a stain and shame of this country
I am glad that we have Australia on our side. My father told me of the courage of the Aussie troops. I also witness their courage and determination in the hills of Afghanistan. Thanks for your friendship and sacrifice.
Edwin Ramos its awesome to here an American soldier giving praise to the aussie soldiers. Some Americans make some pretty derogatory comments about Australia and its soldiers
Thanks for your service Edwin, you legend! From an Australian
My dad who was a priest, his father was a founding member of XBattalion.
I'm an American combat Vietnam Veteran (2/502 Inf, 101st Airborne) and after 9 years US Army I moved to Australia to be a teacher in 1979 and of course I ended up making friends mostly with vets as we had similar experiences. I met with the Australian Consulate in Detroit one last time before we left the states...left the Army, sold my house and she informed me then; do not put down VN Vet on any application as many Australians didn't like vets??? Now you tell me??? I can be disliked here in the USA.
My father was US Navy in WWII and was often in Australia and told me how patriotic they were.... After I got in Sydney I was shocked at how little respect they held for these brave men, some RSL clubs in the country wouldn't let them join.
I was at the Royal commission on agent orange with my 7 Australian friends and one American vet who are all dead from Cancers, though the judge said the illness was in our minds? It seems to protect the John Fraser who was the Minister for Defence and later the Prime Minister who told the House they had stop spraying...2 years before they actually stopped. It was the most shameful time in Australian history, one of the best fighting young men to be treated so very badly. These guys got me to wear my medals and march for the first time in my life on ANZAC Day and taught me how to loose at "2-up"... I so miss them, but I have several Dioxin health issues, so i hope to meet back up for our Friday Night piss-up...It's true, some of us "Will never forget"... I so miss you all... we herd this at the Sydney Entertainment Centre; czcams.com/video/1gmgwx77osw/video.html ... says it all.
Ex Wyoming
Ex DET NSW.
Thank you. It wasn't just vets that copped the attitude.
A few of the veterans featured in this great documentary have since passed away:
Colonel Colin Townsend 44:40 - 10/06/2006
Major Morrie Stanley (New Zealand Artillery) 25:35 - 16/09/2010
Corporal Buddy Lea 35:41 - 13/09/2014
Corporal Phil 'Doc' Dobson (Medic) 40:12 - 10/07/2016
*Lest We Forget*
R.I.P Heroes all
Jesus H fucking Christ 12 men left and they were still holding? That takes some massive adamantium balls, huge respect for the Aussie vets from Finland.
Do not worry ANZACS, even in France 🇫🇷, we don't forget you brothers. You must be proud to be an Australian soldier.
My grandfather faught at the Somme . Peace ✌️✌️🙏
The Australian and New Zealand contingent were grossly underestimated and should not be forgotten, they were fierce warriors
I lost my brother in Vietnam. Listening to these brave men talking was a comfort to me.
"TARGET ARTILLERY ON MY LOCATION" - must be one of the ballsiest sentences in the english language
My Son has just completed 12 years in the Royal Australian Army and he won't talk about his time in the Army. He has served O/S but not Viernam. Major respect for Aussie Combat Vets. Thank you.
I was with the 173rd. Airborne in 1970. Australian and New Zealand soldiers are the great! Proud to have served together. Welcome home and honor to our fallen brothers.
The performance of Corporal "Doc Dobson" was ASTONISHING!!
Not one single digger died under his treatment.....He was a Medic HERO!
New Zealand artillerymen’s accuracy certainly made a difference to the outcome of that battle. Capt Stanley to be commended
And without the guys taking ammo by chopper they would have been overrun.
Anzac
Your right and that beautiful man was 👃
New Zealand very important in Vietnam for us Australians. 💪💪💪💪💪
@@blokeVB Yep ANZAC's, together are unbeatable
Aussie troops possibly one of the most underrated troops throughout history, they gave a good fight in WW1, slapped the Japanese about proper good in WW2 as well as Nazis, and fought with the US Coalition in Vietnam to the bloody end, as a Japanese and an American, I respect the hell out of the Aussies.
yes, I spent my 21st birthday in a gun bunker behind an M60 guarding the wire for A coy 9RAR in 1968 at Nuidat and dam proud of it
I served in Nam in 1969 and was an artillery officer assigned to A Battery, 2nd /35th Arty, the 155 mm battery which was in general support of 1 ATF. We were proud to serve along side our Aussie and Kiwi brothers in Phouc Tuy Province . Long Tan , though fought 3 years before, was not forgotten amongst those of us who served in Nui Dat and its environs.
The Kiwi Forward Observer Officer, Morrie Stanley in a bloody hero, if it wasn't for his calm, concise control of the artillery, D Company would never have been able to hold out as long as they did.
Thank you for your service. Vietnam vets got a raw deal for doing their duty while it was the politicians who got you guys into that bloody mess.
Thanks for what you did mate. Glad you got home safe.
Respect to these brave men and Australian army. My father was a former ARVN, he had always respected the Australian and love Australia. Not just courage and determination but also generosity. After the war, my dad escaped by boat and were accepted by Australia. We are always grateful to the men who fought in Vietnam and the country that allowed us to call it home.
US Marine checking in.
Thanks mates.
"Always faithful"
It's an honor to have met youse and served with youse when I trained in Shoal Water Bay in the 2002 - 03 time frame.
God bless youse Ozzies!!
Still the best documentary on a single battle I’ve ever seen.
As an Australian bloke reading these comments from past veterans and current servicemen of other nationalities praising and thanking my veterans. It makes me even more proud and thankful to my countries soldiers.
One comment wrote “thankyou for saving my country”. That comment almost made me tear up.
Thankyou for writing such wonderful words for Australia’s past,present defence force men and women
Having served in Delta Company 6RAR as a Platoon Sergeant in 12 Platoon (on operations) I have had the priviledge of meeting many of these gallant men. Harry Smith's funeral was on Wednesday and was supported by this generation of Delta Company soldiers. The last time I had beers with Harry was at PTS in Nowra for the anniversary of Army taking over parachute training for the ADF in 1973, LTCOL Harry Smith SG MC was the first army CO. RIP Harry
We, Poles, remember the courage and heroism of Australians in Tobruk and later in Cassino. Together we were unbeatable by Germans :)
As a proud Aussie, I hold ANZAC day as the most Sacred day, my sons and I attend the dawn service, breakfast at the RSL & the whole day in general paying respects, I'n my opinion this is one of the best Documentary's I have watched, i'm still teared up!
thank you to all who have stood beside our ANZAC brothers!
. 🇦🇺 *ANZAC DAY* 🇳🇿
you Diggers and Kiwis are made of something we other will never understand.
greetings and respect from Sweden 🇸🇪
Just watched the entire documentary on the Long Tan battle. All respect goes to the Aussies. I hadn't heard about this battle, probably won't get to much sleep tonight. March 2,1968, I was 18 and been assigned to C company 4th of the 9th "Manchus". Had been with them for five months. My company was ambushed and pinned down for several hours. 49 Kia, 24 Kia and 13 with no Physical wounds. I was one of the 13. My unit was assigned to the 25th Infantry Div.
That should read 24 WIA.
I am soooo glad you made it out, And im so sorry for your loss of your mates.
You probably won't see this sir but i wanna give you my absolute support and i wish i could give you a hug. Vietmam was a blood bath with no winner and brothers lost. You sir will forever be remembered in my heart and history, we can never amount to the absolute strength you men have.
- 20yr old small town boy from north California.
In all of the documentaries I've watched about the Vietnam War, there was never any mention of troops from Australia and New Zealand that I recall. Why this is, I have no idea but they should have been given their due credit. Thank you for your service and your sacrifices. Fantastic documentary.
We Aussies have been at America's side in every major conflict since WW1 not manny other US allies can make that claim. We never get credit for our usually quite significant roles we except when we do go to war and we don't really care as those who know in the US and Australia are proud of our commitment to our alliance with our great mates the yanks and that's all that really matters.
After reading of the Australian tunnel rats right next to Americans searching them tunnels I've always had a place in my heart for the Australians courage and willingness to fight . I believe it was actually an Australian soldier who located the first entryway into the vc tunnel system if im not mistaken. This documentary definitely was heartfelt and moving . God bless our Australian brothers who fought so honorably in Vietnam.
As a former U.S. Active Duty Infantry Marine... I want to give my respect to my Australian brothers in the Armed forces. I had the pleasure of training with you in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area back in 2001. Must respect from the U.S. your fight is our fight as well.
I'll never forget this when I was a kid growing up my neighbor was a Vietnam vet. He told me Australians were some of the best soldiers he ever seen. Tough honorable people. Americans don't forget we will always stand with Australia.
Arguably one of the most decisive and under represented ANZAC victories, Proud to be a Kiwi and much Love for Australia too (my wife's Aussie)
The hero and live saver of the Battle of Long Tan - Captain Maurice Stanley, New Zealand Armed Forces, Forward Observer, Artillery.
The insanely quick and accurate action by this officer probably saved more than a hundred lives.
From an American, I have the deepest respect for the ANZAC troops that helped us not only in Vietnam, but Afghanistan and Iraq. God bless you all.
Max Frankow last 100 years now mate in ALL wars and fights to now I’m Australian army posted in TX love it here.
Max Frankow 👊respect
Over 60,000 Australians served in Vietnam. For a country with a small population, they fight above their weight class.
As an American, I want to thank those men for their bravery, not only in Vietnam, or our wars going on now, but in World War One. Most died going 'over the top' in Gallipoli.... it takes a brave man to do that.
respect to the kiwi gunners we couldn't have done it with out you thank you brothers , couldn't have a better battle partner
Onward!(our motto)Im a young fellow met an Aussie vet once,""your blokes very rarely missed"
Dude, holy shit. This documentary is crazy with the inclusion of radio chatter, map, and 1st hand accounts of the situation. Respect.
Thank you for reminding us that Vietnam was a United Nations conflict just as Korea was, not just an American conflict. For those that returned welcome back from Vietnam, for those left behind, You are not forgotten, Godspeed.
I'm a young American and until this doc I'd never new Australia fought in Vietnam. To watch this and hear these great men's story's it shacks me to the bone. These are some of the baddest mothers I've ever heard. STONE COLD KILLERS. I only wish more here in the states new of the great bravery and sacrifice they made. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for fighting a surviving were most would not. I now have a new appreciation for Austrlians as a whole.
This should be mandatory viewing for high school kids history class in Australia.
i agree mate
It should be compulsory in the U S as well, to remind the younger generations that the Americans weren't the only ones that went toe to toe with Uncle Ho's minions.
Every high school world wide. With the warning AVOID THIS SHIT AT ALL COST.
It should be here in the States too...to show these kids to toughen up and knock it off with the damn video games...LOL
LEIGH BARTON I agree with you. When I told our American relatives that Australians fought in the Vietnam war, they just had no idea about it.
This might be the greatest Vietnam documentary I've ever seen. I'm in awe of the bravery and skill of the Aussie fighting man. We could have learned some valuable things from your experiences in asymmetric warfare. I feel pride in calling Australia a great friend and ally - not only for fighting alongside us in this unpopular quagmire, but for Afghanistan, Iraq, and all the others as well.
-from a grateful American
+Bruce Wesley You are right about the Documentary, hence.. these Awards:
- 2007 TV Week Logie Award: Nomination Most Outstanding Documentary of the Year.
- 2007 ASTRA Awards: Winner Most Outstanding Documentary of the Year.
- 2006 ACS Awards: Winner Cinematography in a Documentary. . & THANKS for the acknowledgement of our Defence force personell
+Bruce Wesley anzus strong
+Bruce Wesley yes and they got a unit citation from US but nothing from aussie govt,well done to your president ,shame to our prime minister
Having Vietnam Vets from Britain America NZ & Aus live where I live, knowing what they gave in many similar situations where ad-lib was the order of the moment, where fears had to be put aside time & time again in order to preserve the lives of your mates & yourself, These men make me reflect on what was suffered by them emotionally & physically. They make me feel so sad, for when they came home it was sometimes to broken relationships - no employment & having to shoulder the spite & outrage that many of the populace felt at our government, but took it out on our military who had risked everything for a largely ungratefull country. They, like all who go to war for the protection of those they love & or for a sense of duty towards their government or who, inn total disagreement of the politics of the situation do their best anyway - these can never be thanked enough especially when many of them know/knew their lives were meaningless to the politicians who stay safely at home. Its important they should know that even today their work for us is soooo appreciated, that most of the thinking public respect & honour them,.. knowing even that can never be enough for what they have to face, just so that we can say we live in a safe country ! I know I am gratefull for all who fight for freedom & safety., I feel good when our allies acknowledge us. We certainly acknowledge them also - for those who fought/fight for what is right to the civilians they represent/protect & right to God also,.,..- THANKYOU
+Kevin Mc Menamin I dont know where YOU live Kevin but it must be somewhere VERY special, 'cause NO British soldiers were engaged in ANY way in the Vietnam war...ZERO..NONE!
So seldom do we here in the states get to hear the stories of our allies in Vietnam...hell, for that matter: Korea.
We hear all about the British & Canadians in WWII, but very seldom something like this.
Hats off & raise a glass to 'em.
They damn well deserve it.
Crazy part when Doc Dobson says .. " and for some reason , dont ask me why? they had grown great faith in what i was doing & if they only knew i knew nothing haha" then it goes 22 men ended up in that ditch ........ Doc Dobson saved everyone of em ... wow .. what a great soldier ... to help save that many blokes ... Love from the USA
Born and Raised in Hawaii…were the only State in the United States that celibrate ANZAC Day….12 years in the U. S. Marine Corps, faught beside Diggers…true warriors…all of them. I'll have a seat waiting for them beside my camp fire anytime.
Semper Fi to my Digger brothers….
Semper Fi, do or die, gung ho, gung ho. One of the most incredible fighting forces on the face of the planet.
From this Aussie Vet Mate, I'll remember Chesty Puller! my Devil Dog Brother ;)
We prefer to have those Aussie around when a fight is in the offing, tough bastards. Who are We..the other half of the ANZAC's
ANZAC day. Wow I didn't know. I thought it was in Australia, New Zealand and France. As an Aussie I am very honoured!
Because new Zealand and Hawaii have closle ties
I had the distinct honor with serving alongside Aussie troops in Iraq. I was damn proud to have. great troops.
thanks i served in fallujha
As a U.S. Army and Navy veteran I can appreciate the candidness of these brave men. To still remember every little detail of the battle years later is incredible. What's also great is that even under extreme duress and adversity, Aussies still maintain their sense of humor.
Pte David (Bryan) "Bushy" Forsyth
D Coy 6 RAR
WIA in the battle of Long Tan.
He was 19 years old. He completed his tour despite taking a bullet and later returned home.
He was my father in law, and although he didnt talk much about Vietnam, we did have a a few talks about it. I think he probably told me more than he told the rest of the family. He told me some of the horror stories (truly, I cant imagine what it must have been like) about his time in Vietnam, and also about Long Tan. He honestly thought he was going to die, that it was only a matter of time.
He passed away at age 59 after several years of poor health that can be attributed to his time in Vietnam. He loved his family, especially his grand daughter.
Thank you very much for this documentary. It will help me educate the grand kids that he never got a chance to meet. I'm sure they will be proud of their poppy.
19 years old! most of these guys were so young but still so brave. in no way do i endorse war but all of the people involved here were incredibly brave in terrifying circumstances. bless them all.
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Garry Myers God bless "Bushy" he was and still is my best buddy, but when you are Battle Front for us Marines, Army, Navy, and Air force but especially the one that fought at ground by Platoons there were no time for second thoughts, my nick name is Lupus K of 15th unit, we all are trained to stay alive because despite that we all are Brother and protect one to another accidents still happens, and I got that Nick name because if I hear the shooting coming our way, I would get apart of the Platoon and go side ways to get the enemy to mid-section and shoot them side ways killing the ones that I could spot and search others that were hiding in the bushy areas, I would do this most of the time, but one unlucky day when I had a son-of-a-bitch in the aim and only had 2 rounds, shoot them to him but missed and he returned fire and hit me on my lower abdomen bullet went through and I dragged my self to safety he came over to finish me but I was out I had my hand gun but it was empty to I hide for a while later I could move to reach to where the rescuers could spot me and I had lost conscious when awoke I was at the Hospital, then Corporal Mike Andrews told me that they thought that I was being killed that's why they left the spot, after that I got Honorably Discharged.
As an American i would like to thank all of the Australian men who served & died in Vietnam. P.S. Great documentary!
From an extremely grateful American to these men, thank you. Its an honor and I wish I could shake your hands. I love these Aussies. forever hero's to me. Much respect. Your fight is our fight as well. Jesse from USA.
Always m8 we have bled together in every major conflict since ww1 not even the British can say that,we are the best of friends and greatest of allies always.
@Sean Bayley, couldn't of said it better myself! Thanks my friend.
And definitely the greatest of allies. Love you guys. Where you go, we go. Always. Be safe my friend.
@@TtrainInVain people criticize us Aussies at times for our blind loyalty to the USA but they just don't understand that we are more than just Allies we are mates and that is what keeps us following U guys into conflicts around the world cos it's as simple as our mates need us so we are there no matter what cos that's just what mates do.
Kiwis were instrumental...saved the day...we love our fierce little brothers ....
Thanks Americans, Aussies, and New Zealanders for your service from Canada. May God Bless all who served, serve, and will serve. May He hold a place at the table beside Him for those who paid the full measure in their service.
Having the actual radio communication makes this one of the most powerful documentaries I've ever seen. Thank you for posting!
Carlos P yeah it adds to the seriousness of the situation and brings out more emotion.
SGT Bob Buick should have been awarded a VC, no doubt.
Sharp was 21 years old. Let that sink in. Before they mentioned that I was listening to his voice on the radios and thought he was a 30 year old man or something given how calm, focused and steady he was. 21 years old and had maturity and leadership well beyond his age. Im gobsmacked.
Training.
101publicenemy is the radio dialogue original recordings or is it a re-enactment? If it’s original I 100% agree with what you’re saying.
These radio comm recordings are not the real recordings, but they were made accurately from transcriptions for the documentary.
2LT Sharp was also a conscript.
Brave soldiers. Australia isn't known for anything but courage on the battlefield. Due respect.
One tough Australian and New Zealand Army. The 6RAR are some of the finest fighting men on this Plant. David J. Clinton Retired U.S. Army
to all the americans who are showing alot of respect for us ANZACS i say thankyou
unfortuneltaly the media in america forgets to mention our presence and never show the respect they should. but its good to see that the ordinary yank does
from aus
The media here in the states is a joke and most of us yanks know it, much respect to our Aussie and New Zealand brothers, the best allies us Americans have IMO
+britton deal when it comes down to it, we are all each other has really got that either even might be able to rely on..
+britton deal Thanks Mate😉
Our officers were stupid for not listening to your's in Vietnam. And our alliance goes back much further than that. No reason to not show respect.
Too right JD.
God Bless Our Fellow New Zealanders who died for us on that day 🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿
I was not prepared to cry today. But the end got me. ❤
108 Australian soldiers against 1500-2500 VC and NVA. They went against all odds and came out on top. These men went through hell, but they gave the VC and NVA one back.
The Aussies fight in battle in the same way they compete in The Ashes cricket competition! Maximum effort- no mincing about! Huge *RESPECT* to the Aussies from Britain- it's a privilege to call Australia an ally. Top notch blokes in a tight spot. The NVA very quickly learnt not to try and grab the Aussies by the webbing belt- they soon found themselves on the wrong end of an L1A1 SLR bayonet. I read Lt Col Gary McKay's superb book, 'In Good Company,' about his experiences as a Plt Cmdr with Aus infantry in Vietnam- well worth seeking out. One word sums them up *PROFESSIONALISM* The performance of the Australian's at Long Tan was truly outstanding, as was the superb fire support provided by the Kiwi long range snipers- I'm sure most of the Oz veteran's would agree that the NZ arty made all the difference in that battle.
Harry Smith finally getting the recognition he deserved 50 years ago. Often show this to my History classes - an excellent documentary.
108 Aussie's take on 2500 north Vietnamese, similar odds to the Alamo. Fortunately reinforcements eventually arrived. Very brave men. The new Zealand crew running the artillery deserve a medal as well. Legendary effort.
I uesd to live in Australia & had many Aussie & Kiwi friends, these people have true grit & determination & the ANZAC soldiers defined that outstanding resilience that these two countries possess. They are fantastic fighting soldiers & you couldn't wish for better comrades. May those of you remaining from that era live long & happy lives with your loved ones. Much respect to all of you warrior poets, from a Scot.
Never ever underestimate the level of professionalism that these men displayed under immense pressure facing utter annihilation - to survive and ultimately come out as victors of the contact is nothing short of incredible .... True Aussie spirit, full of grit, determination and the love for ones mate
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@AJ C from one extremely grateful and humbled American, I thank God for Aussies every day. Some of the kindest, most respected, intelligent individuals I've had the pleasure of knowing. With great respect and admiration, thanks to all.
We always do good under pressure must be something in our water
Lest we forget, God Bless our Aussie friends, friends we as Americans can always count on, slow hand salute to them, Semper Fi.
I’ve been interested in the Vietnam war since I was about 10 years old (I’m 47 now) and while I knew that Australian soldiers fought in Vietnam, I’d not heard of this battle. This is one of the most intense battles that I’ve ever heard soldiers talk about. Those guys were in the shit more than once. I couldn’t imagine at all what is was like, but their accounts of that battle go a long way to helping me and others understand how truly awful war can be, while at the same time give such beautiful moments such as those described after the battle was over.
Thank you all for your service, from the U.K.
I can remember Morrie Stanley coming into my high school history class and giving a talk about his experience after studying the Vietnam war and this battle. The whole class were hanging on to every word. I don't know how he managed to get through that talk as well as he did, you could tell it was still so fresh in his mind. This was 2001.
Every Yank needs to see this because everyone I met had no idea that the Aussies/Anzac's were involved in Vietnam.
It's alright, most Australians have no idea the South Koreans were there either.
yup, in the late seventies i went to school with american armed forces kids, none of them believed me that australia were in the vietnam war
I know it!
Im a yank and I’ve known about the Australians for awhile lol, and the VPRN.
God Bless our Aussie friends. You have stood with us in even our error. Great Film.
i have a friend who is from Australia and i am so proud our countries always have each others backs. i am 41 now but i dream about coming to Australia N seeing the real outback.
Simply a brilliant doco. I feel ashamed as a young Australian at the way our Vietnam vets were treated. Thank you for your service at Long Tan, Vietnam and in all other conflicts ANZACS. Lest we forget
As a kiwi woman i a very proud of my relatives that fought in both WW1 & WW2.
Watching this and reading the comments makes me proud to be an Australian, the sacrifice, bravery and courage of these young men should never be forgotten ❤️🇦🇺👍
i never heard of this battle in america. ill spread this around for all my veterans to know about.
Thanks for doing that Glen, we agree more people should know about it!
Hi Glen, we just announced the $18m movie version DANGER CLOSE in Los Angeles last week with our star Travis Fimmel (King Ragnar in VIKINGS). More names being announced shortly. We start shooting end of April 2018. twitter.com/9newsqueensland/status/968761609484230656
I was based in Vung Tau for 17 months. For 9 months I flew all over III and IV corp. Then the last 8 months the last part of my tour I spent many nights drinking and shooting darts with the Aussie's next door to my compound. Had great time with them.
God bless our true ally, then and now. From Texas.
My dad's cousin, Alan May of Brisbane, Queensland was a forward scout in 11 platoon who were sent forward 500 yards under Lieutenant "Sharpie" Sharpe who was the first Australian killed. A week after the battle, Alan May wrote a eight or nine page letter to his mum outlining what happened in battle from his experience during the battle. I have a copy of that Letter, Alan donated the original letter to the Australian War Memorial in Queensland. it was Alan's experience which prompted my dad aged 28 to enlist not long after. Alan was a Nasho - National Serviceman. Alan was the youngest soldier in 11 platoon. Thanks Alan and dad Rodney Paterson, and their youngest uncle Sgt. Wilf Paterson (two tours).
God bless all those who served in Vietnam & all who gave there lives for there respective countries 🙏 ❤
Fantastic documentary. Aussies are some great soldiers. Love from America.
Some of us Amis know about Aussie troops in North Africa. Few survivors Alive now . But you who have fathers , uncles , grandfathers who went through this frightening thing , Please love them. Enough said .
Anzac are fighting men...Blood and Fire! Respect from America....
Credo also to the Kiwi Artillery battery that kept up the pace and fired 3,500 artillery shells in those 3 and a half hours
Outstanding!
Capt. Stanley had his work cut out for him directing that lot under fire.
It's great to see the amazing contribution the Kiwis put into this battle RNZA. They would of saved a lot of Aussies lives. Thanks to our cousins across the Tasman.
Love those Aussie brothers in arms!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! USA Australia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
God bless America. God save the Queen. God defend New Zealand and thank God for Australia
I got to know a bunch of 6RAR Guys, They were super great guys, The Aussies went in with us side by side and it is a shame that they are seldomly mentioned in movies or elsewhere,
They are seldom mentioned by media, but in Department of the Army publications like (for example) "Mounted Combat in Vietnam" (I own a copy)By Gen Starry, Aussies and New Zealanders (as well as Thai and Korean) are creditied.. check it out. It's not like the Department of the Army totally ignored their contribution. Read about it.
I’m not in the military but a lot of my family is and this right here is why all through we are American we love our Australian allies ! Thank you guys for you sacrifice and fighting along with us in these wars! I don’t know the history of the military and conflicts you guys have fought in but I know ww1 , ww2, and Vietnam are 3 you have fought in and after seeing what you guys done in the tank battles on the history channel and history of ww2 .. well you guys kicked ass!! Thank you guys for standing side by side with us during all those conflicts!! 🇺🇸 🇦🇺
"To seek out and close with the enemy.
To kill or capture him.
To seize and hold ground.
To repel attack, by day or night.
Regardless of weather, season or terrain".
It comes down to two words.
"Duty First".
Respect. From a retired grunt secco, B Coy, 8th/7th RVR...
Unbelievable spirit, guts and proffessionalism shown by these guys under unimaginable circumstances which is the typical attitude of the average digger. It makes me proud to call Australia my adoptive home. A well made documentary that didn't have the Hollywood spin and special effects sadly creeping into some documentaries but more appropiate and relavant the accounts of the heroes who were there. Even decades later they ooze the Anzac spirit, thank god that men of that calibre are still around to set an example to us all.
After watching the documentary of Long Tan all I have is respect for the Australians. The USA is lucky to have you as an Ally and if the time ever comes we will be there for you!
And us for u brother as has been the case in every major conflict since ww1
This grateful American for our Vietnam veterans have a fresh appreciation for the Australian veterans.
After watching this documentary, plus studying the battle of Long Tan thoroughly, iv come to the conclusion that there's no better fighting force in the world than Australian infantry under the cover of New Zealand artillery. Also much respect to the NVA and VC. Australians and New Zealanders always show due admiration to an enemy that has truly deserved it.
18 guns x 8 rounds a minute x 60 minutes x 33 lbs per projectile = 285,120 pounds dropped on the enemy.
damn fine work.
My Grandaddy spent a year in the swampy jungle in the American Army dodging hot lead long just enough to stay alive to catch a bird back to the States and he say'd the Australians bailed them out of a nasty ambush firefight outnumbered and out of ammo on their weak flank by the VC in the Central Valley highlands in 1968 and they paid them back by buying the Aussies some rounds of drinks and dancing young women when they both got a 3 day R&R pass in Saigon shortly after. cheers! mates from the USA
My Grandaddy spent a year in the swampy jungle in the American Army dodging hot lead long just enough to stay alive to catch a bird back to the States and he say'd the Australians bailed them out of a nasty ambush firefight outnumbered and out of ammo on their weak flank by the VC in the Central Valley highlands in 1968 and they paid them back by buying the Aussies some rounds of drinks and dancing young women when they both got a 3 day R&R pass in Saigon shortly after. cheers! mates from the USA
Đó hệ thống rừng rậm nguyên nguyên thủy , Ngay tại bây giờ vào còn chết , Tôi là người Việt nam , Họ cài bạn vào đó và cái chết chắc chắn , Người tình là người yêu còn sống xa nhà vẫn có nhu cầu sinh lý , Ông cố của nói đúng : Dùng mọi diệt kẻ thù , Nữ giới cũng tham gia , kể cả hoạt động tình dục để diệt kẻ thù , có cả gái gọi là bán dâm . Dành lại giải phóng dất nước . Lúc đó Mỹ không thừa nhận Việt nam thống nhất và các đồng minh của họ . Việt nam có truyền thống Độc lập , Tự do là trên tất cả
Hi Lucky Lucy, I glad that Aussie soldiers helped your Grand Dad. Americans and Aussies are from the same brave stock, and we are cousins and brothers. Yanks and Aussies have been allies since WW1 and always will be. We are the same soldiers in service and bravery. Be proud of your Grand Dad.. Steve Hair, Vietnam 1967-68.