AUSTRALIAN MILITARY –

Official history of Australia’s involvement in Southeast Asian conflicts 1948-1975.

The book shows how the Australian Task Force coped with the difficulties and dangers of operating with two infantry battalions and limited resources against an elusive and aggressive enemy. It describes the construction of the controversial barrier minefield and the consequences and failure of this project. It also covers the pivotal Tet Offensive and the Australian response which culminated in the fierce actions around Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral as Australian soldiers fought their most sustained and intensive battles of the Vietnam War. Included is a new interpretation of the failures in planning and execution of operations on the eve of the major battles around Fire Support Base Coral which almost resulted in disaster for the Australian force.

• xxix, 650 p. : ill. (some col.), maps, ports. ; 25 cm.
• Bibliography: p. 612-623. First Edition.
• #060425
• Australia. Army — Foreign service — Vietnam
• Vietnam War, 1961-1975 — Participation, Australian
• Southeast Asia — History, Military
• Australia — History, Military — 1945-