Operation Smithfield (Long Tan)

Running time
7 min 16 sec
Date made
Place made
Vietnam: Phuoc Tuy Province, Long Tan
Copyright
Australian War Memorial

On 19 August 1966, soldiers of Delta Company 6RAR, await reinforcements before returning to the battlefield. Some of their damaged weapons are examined by Private Bryan Reilly of Qld. The men move back into the battle area on armoured personnel carriers and almost immediately find two wounded Australians. On the alert for booby traps and unexploded grenades, the Australians treat wounded enemy soldiers and salvage enemy weapons.

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