The Australian Army’s action in the Battle of Long Tan almost 40 years ago inflicted a major defeat on the communist Vietcong, writes Dr C.T. Bui.On August 18, 1966, in a rubber plantation at Long Tan, Phuoc Tuy province in South Vietnam, Australian soldiers who were engaged in a fierce battle inflicted a major defeat on the communist Vietcong.For three hours, amid the mud and pouring rain, 100 inexperienced young Australian soldiers fought for their lives, holding off a force at least 10 or 20 …
