When the scorpion stings : the history of the 3rd Calvary Regiment, South Vietnam, 1965-1972 / Paul Anderson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Anderson, Paul, -2001.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Australia. Australian Army. Royal Australian Regiment. Battalion, 3rd--History.

Australia.

Australia. Australian Army. Royal Australian Regiment. Battalion, 3rd.

History.

Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Participation, Australian.

Vietnam War, 1961-1975.

Physical Description:

xv, 318 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Crows Nest, NSW : Allen & Unwin, 2002.

Summary:

The Regiment was the first unit involved in the establishment of the Australian Task Force at Nui Dat and the last to leave when the Task Force was finally disbanded. The versatility of the Armoured Personnel Carrier allowed the Regiment to function in dual operational roles: firstly as cavalry, and secondly as armoured transport support. In this way the unit became known as the workhorse of the Australian Task Force, with its daily routine constantly changing and virtually impossible to pin down. The unit's small size, yet extremely dangerous capabilities in action are reflected in the regimental emblem -- a scorpion. The Regiment participated in many of the major battles of the Vietnam campaign, including Long Tan in 1966, and often played a key role in the outcomes. However, until now its unique achievements have all too often been lost within the larger accounts of the various infantry divisions to which the Regiment was attached. For the first time, this account documents the role of the 3rd Cavalry Regiment -- one of the most decorated Australian units that served in South Vietnam -- and the lives of the men who served within it.

Contents:

1 The beginning 1

2 Long Tan, 1966 19

3 1966-67 37

4 The Tet Offensive, 1968 76

5 Coral and Balmoral, 1968 102

6 Task Force defence and support, 1968 123

7 1969 143

8 Binh Ba, 1969 169

9 A shift in strategy, 1969-70 179

10 The Long Hai hills, 1970 203

11 Mine warfare, 1970 215

12 Australia withdraws, 1971 250

The 3rd Cavalry Regiment in Vietnam 285

Basic specifications for the M113A1 APC 300.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-310) and index.

ISBN:

1865087432

OCLC:

50879544