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
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
