The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Long Dien, South Vietnam. 1968-08. Lieutenant Colonel Phil Bennett of Perth, WA (centre), the Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), briefs two of the battalion's Company Commanders, Major Bob George of St Leonards, Vic (left), and Major Tony Hammett of Brisbane, Qld, before a search of the houses in the village of Long Dien. The village was the scene of bitter fighting between Australian troops and Viet Cong elements the previous day.
Long Dien, South Vietnam. 1968-08. Private Colin Roderick of Sunnybank, Qld, eats his breakfast from a can before moving into the village of Long Dien to search houses and buildings. He is a member of
Long Dien, South Vietnam. 1968-08. Private Jim Daly of Ballina, NSW (left), and Lieutenant Mick Barrett of Ingleburn, NSW, search a house in the village of Long Dien. Viet Cong were seen to flee from
Long Dien, South Vietnam. 1968-08. Corporal Bill Skeen of Villawood, NSW, repacking his gear into his pack after breakfast and before moving into the village of Long Dien to search houses and building
Long Dien, South Vietnam. 1968-08. A break in patrolling for Private David McKellar of Hobart, Tas, near a rice paddy on the outskirts of the village of Long Dien. Private McKellar is a member of the
Long Dien, South Vietnam. 1968-08. Lieutenant Mick Barrett of Ingleburn, NSW, radios his Company Commander the details of enemy equipment found in a search of Long Dien. Australian troops from the 1st
Long Dien, South Vietnam. 1968-02. Soldiers from 7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (7RAR), sift through the rubble and ashes of all that remains of houses destroyed by the Viet Cong in Long
