Description: With Anzacs in Vietnam 6 RAR Second Tour 1969-70 With Anzacs in Vietnam A photographic record of 6 RAR (ANZAC) Battalion 1969-70 by Rob Laurent The author of this book, Rob Laurent is a veteran member of the 6 RAR Battalion second tour Vietnam 1969-70. Rob served as a medic with A Company. The Australian Army's 6th Battalion was the unit that fought with such distinction at the Battle of Long Tan in 1966. When the 6th Battalion returned to Vietnam for its second tour of duty in 1969 it was supplemented with two companies of New Zealand infantry, forming the ANZAC unit 6RAR/NZ. The book features hundreds of colour and black-and-white photographs taken during the war by sixteen different Australian and New Zealand members of 6RAR/NZ. Most of the photos have been stored in private collections since that time, unseen by the public. The photos serve as a life and times record of how 6 RAR soldiers lived and fought during the most controversial war of recent times. Chapters include: The journey to Vietnam by the aircraft carrier HMAS Sydney The First Australian Task Force base of Nui Dat Regular soldiers and National Servicemen Tthe dedication of the Long Tan Cross Phuoc Tuy Province The Vietnamese people The enemy Surrendered enemy guides known as Bushman Scouts The South Vietnamese Army (ARVN) The resort city of Vung Tau Patrolling throughout Phuoc Tuy province Helicopter resupply for the fighting units Casualty evacuation The disastrous Dat Do minefield Artillery support Armoured vehicles Helicopters Land clearing and defoliation The Horseshoe fire support base. The book also includes sections covering topics like: The historical causes of the war; the other allied nations included in the Free World Forces; collections of Australian, New Zealand, US, French, North Vietnamese and Viet Cong badges; personal weapons; the repercussions of the war that affected the returning soldiers. An extra bonus with this book is a DVD featuring the original song "The Green Soldier" written by a member of 6RAR/NZ and performed by the former Perth duo Two's Company. Historical 8 mm movie footage also appears on the DVD. An Honour Roll with details is included. A large, quality made book. Book Condition:: PERFECT - NEW BOOK Total Pages:: 200 A4 Format Outer Cover on Book: : Heavy Hard Boards Comment:: Books On War Australia will combine postage to Australian Destination for Max $15.90 (Items to be ordered same day). Guaranteed delivery to any Australian, USA, Canada and United Kingdom destinations.
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Campaign: Vietnam War
Product Type: Books
Era: 1960s
Country: Australia
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Battalion: 6 RAR
Modified Item: No
