The Battle Of Long Tan: The Legend Of Anzac Upheld
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Lex Mcaulay
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hutchinson Melbourne, 1986
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: minor wear, foxing and tanning of dust cover; in otherwise good condition
This compelling work of military history, The Battle Of Long Tan, chronicles one of the most intense and pivotal engagements of the Vietnam War. Lex McAulay meticulously reconstructs the harrowing events of August 18, 1966, when a company of Australian soldiers faced overwhelming Viet Cong forces in a rubber plantation. The narrative presents a gripping account of courage, strategic improvisation, and the brutal realities of jungle warfare. It illustrates the extraordinary resilience of the ANZAC forces against a numerically superior enemy, offering a detailed and authoritative perspective on a defining moment for the Australian military. This essential reading for enthusiasts of modern conflict provides an unvarnished look at the human cost and tactical complexities of the battle.
Author: Lex Mcaulay
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hutchinson Melbourne, 1986
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: minor wear, foxing and tanning of dust cover; in otherwise good condition
This compelling work of military history, The Battle Of Long Tan, chronicles one of the most intense and pivotal engagements of the Vietnam War. Lex McAulay meticulously reconstructs the harrowing events of August 18, 1966, when a company of Australian soldiers faced overwhelming Viet Cong forces in a rubber plantation. The narrative presents a gripping account of courage, strategic improvisation, and the brutal realities of jungle warfare. It illustrates the extraordinary resilience of the ANZAC forces against a numerically superior enemy, offering a detailed and authoritative perspective on a defining moment for the Australian military. This essential reading for enthusiasts of modern conflict provides an unvarnished look at the human cost and tactical complexities of the battle.