The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Colonel Gardner speaks of: his military career and preparing 4th Field Regiment for service in South Vietnam 1967 - 1968 as commanding officer; Operation Pinnaroo 27 February to 8 April 1967, a 1 ATF operation against VC forces in the Long Hai hills in the south of Phuoc Tuy province, in particular the employment of 4th Field Regiment and other artillery (US army, US navy ship etc) allotted; 4th Field Regiment's other significant operations in South Vietnam: Operation Petersham, Operation Paddington and Operation Coburg; the personalities and styles of command of two commanders of 1st Australian Task Force, Brigadier Graham followed by Brigadier Hughes.
Gardiner speaks of allocating artillery support for Operation Paddington near the Horseshoe feature in Phuoc Tuy Province, 6-16 July 1967.
Gardner speaks of the task of the batteries under his command and the performance of the soldiers in the regiment. A transcript of this recording may be available. For further information please cont
Cubis speaks of the preparation of 1st Field Regiment for service in South Vietnam; the most significant operations in South Vietnam including the Battle of Long Tan; Viet Cong indirect fire capabilit
Shelton speaks of 3 RAR's significant operations in South Vietnam 1967-1968 in particular, on concluding Operation Pinnaroo, the battalion viewpoint of contacts with the enemy and patrolling. A trans
Vincent speaks of the conduct of the war in South Vietnam; terrain and weather conditions in Phuoc Tuy Province; 1st Australian Task Force (1 ATF) operations in that province; Viet Cong intimidation o
Warr speaks of preparation for Vietnam; most/least significant operations; impressions of enemy forces; own troops strengths/weaknesses; the minefield and fence from Dat Do to Lang Phuoc Hai; signific