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Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan


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Hi everyone,

 

I recently saw the Australian movie “Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan”. I really enjoyed it, but knew very little about the event or the Australian and New Zealand contributions to the Vietnam War. I have been researching its history.

 

One thing that struck me, especially at the beginning of the movie, was the very loose, seemingly undisciplined portrayal of the Australian soldiers. During a mortar incursion on their base, the rank and file soldiers and many junior officers acted unaffected by the event. Later on, even superior officers are ignoring orders and doing what they want instead. All of this was somewhat disconcerting to watch in a movie based on a historical event that took place in 1966, years before Vietnam War disillusionment really took hold. It all has me questioning what was going on back then in ‘66 in Long Tan.

 

Maybe others have seen the movie or are familiar with the history of the event want to chime in and give their opinions or perspective.

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