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Long Tan was the Australian Army's first large battle of the Vietnam War; and was recorded as an Australian victory.

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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.


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What was important about the battle of long tan?

AnswerThe 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.

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Who did Australia fight in the battle of long tan?

In the Battle Of Long Tan the Australians were fighting the Viet Cong.


Was the long tan war important?

The Battle of Long tan was the Australians first big fight during the Vietnam War in 1966.


How many Australians were involved in the long tan battle?

108 of whom 18 died


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.


Where did the battle of long tan take action?

The Australians and New Zealanders operated in III Corps (MR3=Military Region 3). This is the Saigon AO (Area of Operations).


How long were Australians occupying Vietnam?

Australians were in country from about '62 to '72.


How did Australia win the Battle of Long Tan agasinst all odds?

The 1966 battle was won by stubborn Australian Infantrymen; combined with some help from mother nature-a torrential rain helped cover the Australians from the enemy. And some 3,000 rounds of artillery, helped the Australians gain victory.


How the battle of long tan started?

See site: Battle of Long Tan


'Why did Vietnam war long tan start?

See: Battle of Long Tan


When was Long Tan - footballer - born?

Long Tan - footballer - was born on 1988-04-01.


Why was Long Tan so significant to Australians?

The Battle of Long Tần is arguably the most famous battle fought by the Australian Army during the Vietnam War. It was fought in a rubber plantation near the village of Long Tần, about 4 km north-east of Vung Tau, South Vietnam on August 18


Where did battle of long tan take place?

At the Long Tan Rubber Plantation, about 5km from Nui Dat