Long Tan Cross and Nui Dat - Must see for Aussies and Kiwis visiting Vietnam.

Long Tan and Nui Dat hold significant historical importance for Australians due to their association with the Vietnam War. Here's a brief overview:### Nui Dat:Nui Dat was a base used by Australian and New Zealand forces during the Vietnam War. It was established in 1966 in Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam, and served as the headquarters for the 1st Australian Task Force (1ATF). The base was strategically located to provide support to Australian operations in the region.### Battle of Long Tan:The Battle of Long Tan, fought on August 18, 1966, near the village of Long Tan in Phuoc Tuy Province, was one of the most significant engagements for Australian forces during the Vietnam War. A company of 108 Australian and New Zealand soldiers, mainly from D Company, 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR), encountered a much larger force of Viet Cong and North Vietnamese troops, estimated to be around 2,500 strong.Despite being heavily outnumbered and facing adverse weather conditions, the Australian soldiers held their ground and fought off waves of enemy attacks throughout the afternoon and evening. The battle was fierce and intense, with artillery and air support playing crucial roles in repelling the enemy assaults.In the end, the Australians managed to withstand the enemy attacks, inflicting heavy casualties on the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces. The Battle of Long Tan was a significant victory for the Australians, but it came at a cost: 18 Australians lost their lives, and 24 were wounded.### Significance:The Battle of Long Tan is remembered as a symbol of Australian courage, determination, and sacrifice during the Vietnam War. It became one of the most celebrated and commemorated battles in Australian military history. The bravery and resilience displayed by the soldiers at Long Tan epitomized the spirit of the Australian military in the face of adversity.Long Tan and Nui Dat serve as important reminders of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War and the sacrifices made by its servicemen and women during the conflict. The sites have become pilgrimage destinations for veterans, their families, and others seeking to pay their respects to those who served and sacrificed during the war. I have been living and working in Vietnam for more than a decade and have so many experiences and learnings to share with you. I am also a life long sufferer of mental health issues and enjoy sharing my knowledge with people who are going through the same experiences as me. Follow my channel for weekly podcasts, videos and shorts that will entertain and inform you. Spotify Podcast - An Aussie in Vietnam - https://open.spotify.com/show/4UI4Eh3EVFtEZgzReRpqZK?si=80d26ca054054c02 Freelancing Facebook site - https://www.facebook.com/aussieinvietnam Pond5 Photo and Video - https://www.pond5.com/artist/TeacherRay20371?ref=TeacherRay20371 Aussies in Vietnam Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/aussiesinvn Vietnam Visa online - https://vietnamvisa.govt.vn/apply-online/ Shutterstock Contributor - https://www.shutterstock.com/g/Ray+Kuschert Adobe Stock Photo - https://stock.adobe.com/contributor/211216317/Ray Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-a-kuschert/ File conversions use https://www.freeconvert.com/m4a-to-mp3 For direct contact or requests to do stories in Vietnam please contact me direct at [e-mail]