Vietnam ANZACs

Australian & New Zealand Troops in Vietnam 1962–72

Kevin Lyles, Kevin Lyles

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English

Osprey
01 May 2004

History; Asian history; Australasian & Pacific history; Vietnam War; Land forces & warfare; Special & elite forces

Series: Elite

The part played by Australian and New Zealand troops in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked; but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved. Drawing upon the ANZACs' long experience in the jungles of South East Asia, the men of the Task Force used their expertise in patrol tactics to great effect to frustrate Viet Cong operations. Meanwhile the ANZACs’ small and isolated adviser teams spent ten years passing on their skills all over South Vietnam, and in the process four were awarded the supreme decoration for valour - the Victoria Cross. This book pays tribute to their military prowess, and describes and illustrates their uniforms and equipment in unprecedented detail.

By: Kevin Lyles
Illustrated by: Kevin Lyles
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: No. 103
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 248g
ISBN: 9781841767024
ISBN 10: 1841767026
Series: Elite
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 01 May 2004
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Background to Australian/NZ involvement in Vietnam through ANZUS treaty commitments · Operations of Australian Army Training Team from 1962, NZATT from 1970 · Operations of ANZAC units with US 173rd Abn Bde, 1965 · Independent operations of 1 Australian Task Force, Phuc Toy province, from 1966 · The ANZAC Way - Australian/NZ tactics in jungle warfare · Complete Order of Battle of Australian/NZ units in Vietnam · Uniforms and equipment - evolution from early Australian issue, through evaluation of mixed US/ANZAC gear, to development of new ANZAC items