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During the Vietnam War how many gallons of fuel did the extra Australian Centurion tank's extra fuel tank carry?
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Who was photagrapher in Vietnam?
Tim Page was one; he took many photos of the 1st Australian Task Force (Centurion tanks and 105mm field artillery) in action during the Tet offensive in 1968.
Were Australian troops based at cam ranh bay during the Vietnam war?
Cam Ranh's not too far north from Saigon, Australian Centurion tanks may have patrolled some of that area; mostly stationed around Saigon/Bien Hoa regions.
Were Australian troops used as guinea pigs for drug testing during the Vietnam war?
The film "Jabob's Ladder" is about the US Army, not the Australian Army.
Where did Australia station its troops in Vietnam?
Australian forces operated in MR3 (also known as III Corps). They primarily fought in the battles of Long Tan, and Firebases Balmoral and Coral in '68. Australia was the only allied nation to field it's own tanks during the war; their Centurion medium gun tank (20 pounder/84mm).
Why was the Australian task force base in Nui Dat during the Vietnam War?
the nui dat was used as base because it was a safe hideout
Are Tanks Australian?
Australia used Centurion tanks purchased from Great Britain during the Vietnam War.
What was Australia's reaction to the Vietnam war?
President Johnson's visit to Australia during the Vietnam War was met by Australian anti-war protests.
Who was photagrapher in Vietnam?
Tim Page was one; he took many photos of the 1st Australian Task Force (Centurion tanks and 105mm field artillery) in action during the Tet offensive in 1968.
Were Australian troops based at cam ranh bay during the Vietnam war?
Cam Ranh's not too far north from Saigon, Australian Centurion tanks may have patrolled some of that area; mostly stationed around Saigon/Bien Hoa regions.
Who was the first Australian to invent a tank?
Australia purchased Centurion tanks from Britain. The primary way to tell the difference between the two, is the Australian crewmen had removed their armored side skirts from their Centurions in Vietnam, so as to prevent the build-up of mud/debris during movement. Secondly, all Australian Centurions in Vietnam had a external 100 gallon fuel tank attached to the tank's stern section.
How many Australian soldiers were involved in the Vietnam War?
Australian maintained a troop level of approximately 8,000 men in Vietnam during the war.
How do you find propaganda in Australia about conscription during the Vietnam war?
Contact Australian Vietnam Veterans Organization.
What side did Australia take during the Vietnam war?
Australia provided their superb Centurion medium battle tank to supplement America's Patton tanks against the communist enemy in Vietnam.
Australian history of the Vietnam war?
Australia began sending it's men to South Vietnam in 1962. By '68 they had a regiment of Centurion tanks, along with infantry and artillery in country. Australian warships; the HMAS Perth, Brisbane, Vendetta, and Hobart fired over 102,000 shells during their tours on the gunline. For further reading, see: "The Battle of Coral", by Lex McAulay; 1988, ISBN 978-0-09169-091-5. (The story of Australian Firebase Coral).
Who was the commander of the Australian soldiers during the Vietnam war?
Major General A. L. McDonald was Australia's commander in Vietnam.
Which battle did Australians take place in?
Australian Centurion tanks fought at the battle of Long Tan and north of Saigon in 1968 during the TET offensive.
What relevance did Australia have on Vietnam?
The Australian navy deployed their destroyers Brisbane, Vendetta, Hobart, and Perth to the gunline in Vietnam & fired over 102,000 5-inch shells at the enemy during the war. Australia's Army deployed a regiment of their own Centurion tanks and their Air Force sent B57 Canberra airmen to the war. All other allied forces used US equipment.
