Battle of Long Tan Documentary - Vietnam War

Battle of Long Tan Documentary - Vietnam War - Danger Close

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Award-winning and critically acclaimed documentary, The Battle of Long Tan narrated by Sam Worthington, first broadcast on The History Channel on 16 August 2006. Learn more about the story - www.battleoflongtan.com
I also produced the movie DANGER CLOSE: The Battle of Long Tan starring Travis Fimmel, Luke Bracey, Daniel Webber, and Richard Roxburgh which is out now on Netflix, Amazon Prime, iTunes, Google Play, KZfaq Movies, 7Plus, DVD, and Blu-ray. Check out the trailer for the movie here - • Danger Close: The Batt...
Late afternoon August 18, 1966, South Vietnam -- for three and a half hours, in the pouring rain, amid the mud and shattered trees of a rubber plantation called Long Tan, Major Harry Smith and his dispersed company of 108 young and mostly inexperienced Australian and New Zealand soldiers are fighting for their lives, holding off an overwhelming enemy force of 2,500 battle-hardened Viet Cong and North Vietnamese soldiers. With their ammunition running out, their casualties mounting, and the enemy massing for a final assault each man begins to search for his own answer -- and the strength to triumph over an uncertain future with honor, decency, and courage.
The ensuing Battle of Long Tan becomes one of the most savage and decisive engagements in ANZAC history, earning both the United States and South Vietnamese Presidential Unit Citations for gallantry along with many individual awards. But sadly not before 18 Australians and more than 500 enemies are killed. Heroism, tragedy, and the sacrifice of battle, Long Tan is a grueling and dramatic exploration of war with all its horror, that will rightly take its place alongside war classics such as Gallipoli, Breaker Morant, Saving Private Ryan, Zulu & Blackhawk Down.
This documentary and our movie DANGER CLOSE starring Travis Fimmel is a tribute to the nobility and uncommon valor of these men -- many of them conscripts - under fire. It honors their loyalty to their country and to each other, and it brings to light the heroism and unimaginable sacrifice of all military men and women both at home and abroad.
Long Tan is the true story of ordinary boys who became extraordinary men.
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Premiered: 16 August 2006 on The History Channel
Narration: Sam Worthington (Avatar, Terminator Salvation, Clash of the Titans).
Executive Producer: Martin Walsh
Producers: Martin Walsh and Damien Lay
Director: Damien Lay
DOP: Steve Williams
Film Editor: Joe Morris
Composer: Mark Gluhak
Colourist: Nick Barton
Writers: Keith Thompson, Damien Lay & Martin Walsh
Production Manager: Sam Bateman
Production Company: Red Dune Films and Animax Films
Negative format: Super 16mm
Awards:
- 2007 TV Week Logie Award: Nomination Most Outstanding Documentary of the Year.
- 2007 ASTRA Awards: Winner Most Outstanding Documentary of the Year.
- 2006 ACS Awards: Winner Cinematography in a Documentary.
#DangerCloseMovie #BattleofLongTan #VietnamWar

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@cyclingnerddelux698 5 жыл бұрын

When I was in the US Army our experience was that if things got serious you wanted the Australians with you. We were always impressed by the quality of their training and their fighting spirit. History has shown this to be true over and over. I found this documentary deeply, deeply moving. I'm at a loss for words. I salute you all.

@ColinVanderheide 3 жыл бұрын

G'Day Mate your comment actually made put a lump in my throat - very heart warming Ex Aussie Digger Army .... we are all allies to protect one another ... Good on ya Mate

@potterj09 2 жыл бұрын

Aww mate we try to be friendly. Last 15 years have been crazy. Love it geg

@scentlessapprentice88 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service men. Jesse from Delaware, USA. Heroes to me.

@diversdream2000 5 жыл бұрын

My Dad was there. SAS. Cancer took him at 65. THANK YOU.

@SNP-1999 6 жыл бұрын

As an Englishman, I have always had the greatest regard and respect for the Aussies; they came when called by Britain in both world wars and fought like tigers in all areas of operations they were deployed. Good on you, Diggers!

@ianlowery6014 3 жыл бұрын

In the POW camps the English had a saying: "When things are going good, the last person you want with you is an Australian. When things are going bad, the first person you want with you is an Australian."

@edwinramos69 7 жыл бұрын

I am glad that we have Australia on our side. My father told me of the courage of the Aussie troops. I also witness their courage and determination in the hills of Afghanistan. Thanks for your friendship and sacrifice.

@mattcullen6109 6 жыл бұрын

Edwin Ramos its awesome to here an American soldier giving praise to the aussie soldiers. Some Americans make some pretty derogatory comments about Australia and its soldiers

@sean95 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your service Edwin, you legend! From an Australian

@potterj09 2 жыл бұрын

My dad who was a priest, his father was a founding member of XBattalion.

@adamismail1928 2 жыл бұрын

My grandfather fought alongside Major Harry Smith during the Malayan Emergency. He said if it werent for the Aussies, he would have never survive the war. Thank you for saving my country and my grandfather. Salutations from Malaysia.

@seanbayley7452 Жыл бұрын

You Malayan people are our brothers to m8 we fought with your freedom fighters to stop your country becoming a communist state and would do it again if you needed help

@dogcopweg7696 5 жыл бұрын

God bless our Aussie brothers there. I had the honor to serve with them for a short time, while in the Marines. I would fight shoulder and shoulder with them, but I will never drink with them again.

@carminelupertazzijr3512 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha funny bastard, we love you Americans, but drinking with us is a different story, we tend to go a little too hard

@TheSteve1485 7 жыл бұрын

There is a lady at my local R.S.L who works in the welfare section of the sub branch who volunteers her time to help former servicemen like myself when we make claims on the government for assistance. Her name is Pauline and she became a widow that day in LongTan, I have utmost respect for her for what she has given the country and those who help defend it. My hats off to you love.

@gillesguillaumin6603 6 жыл бұрын

Do not worry ANZACS, even in France 🇫🇷, we don't forget you brothers. You must be proud to be an Australian soldier.

@johnfromdownunder.4339 3 жыл бұрын

My grandfather faught at the Somme . Peace ✌️✌️🙏

@red5llaw 9 ай бұрын

My Son has just completed 12 years in the Royal Australian Army and he won't talk about his time in the Army. He has served O/S but not Viernam. Major respect for Aussie Combat Vets. Thank you.

@blokeabouttown2490 6 жыл бұрын

A few of the veterans featured in this great documentary have since passed away: Colonel Colin Townsend 44:40 - 10/06/2006 Major Morrie Stanley (New Zealand Artillery) 25:35 - 16/09/2010 Corporal Buddy Lea 35:41 - 13/09/2014 Corporal Phil 'Doc' Dobson (Medic) 40:12 - 10/07/2016 *Lest We Forget*

@antostomp 5 жыл бұрын

R.I.P Heroes all

@user-py1ut4vx9p 2 ай бұрын

Your bravery will never be forgotten. I am so proud to be an Aussie. Thankyou ❤️🇦🇺

@JohnDavis-lb9or 4 жыл бұрын

I lost my brother in Vietnam. Listening to these brave men talking was a comfort to me.

@carlosp6787 10 жыл бұрын

Having the actual radio communication makes this one of the most powerful documentaries I've ever seen. Thank you for posting!

@jordanhealy628 6 жыл бұрын

Carlos P yeah it adds to the seriousness of the situation and brings out more emotion.

@Ye4rZero 7 жыл бұрын

"TARGET ARTILLERY ON MY LOCATION" - must be one of the ballsiest sentences in the english language

@andrewkusabs1740 4 жыл бұрын

New Zealand artillerymen’s accuracy certainly made a difference to the outcome of that battle. Capt Stanley to be commended

@LilyTheCat151 4 жыл бұрын

And without the guys taking ammo by chopper they would have been overrun.

@blokeVB 4 жыл бұрын

Anzac

@shanehansen3276 2 жыл бұрын

Your right and that beautiful man was 👃

@tinto278 2 жыл бұрын

New Zealand very important in Vietnam for us Australians. 💪💪💪💪💪

@mortonbartlett8233 2 жыл бұрын

@@blokeVB Yep ANZAC's, together are unbeatable

@NoName01972 11 ай бұрын

In all of the documentaries I've watched about the Vietnam War, there was never any mention of troops from Australia and New Zealand that I recall. Why this is, I have no idea but they should have been given their due credit. Thank you for your service and your sacrifices. Fantastic documentary.

@seanbayley7452 10 ай бұрын

We Aussies have been at America's side in every major conflict since WW1 not manny other US allies can make that claim. We never get credit for our usually quite significant roles we except when we do go to war and we don't really care as those who know in the US and Australia are proud of our commitment to our alliance with our great mates the yanks and that's all that really matters.

@TheGallantgesture 11 жыл бұрын

As a young marine in Vietnam we had the good fortunate to learn jungle survival, ambush and tracking by 2 Aussie SAS sergeants. They taught not to fear an environment that wasn't ours but to use it as ours against the VC. They were tough and professional and we learned not to try an out drink Aussie in a beer drinking contest. Thanks to them we had an 11-1 kill ratio.

@paulej2871 10 жыл бұрын

The performance of Corporal "Doc Dobson" was ASTONISHING!! Not one single digger died under his treatment.....He was a Medic HERO!

@michaelworsley3341 8 жыл бұрын

Forgotten , NOT by All Australians BUT they were treated like SHIT by our own government , all our Vietnam vets were bloody heros , what was done to all our Vietnam vets will always be a stain and shame of this country

@HandleMyBallsYouTube 6 жыл бұрын

Jesus H fucking Christ 12 men left and they were still holding? That takes some massive adamantium balls, huge respect for the Aussie vets from Finland.

@Android811 10 жыл бұрын

This should be mandatory viewing for high school kids history class in Australia.

@SuperOzman65 10 жыл бұрын

i agree mate

@leighbarton7064 10 жыл бұрын

It should be compulsory in the U S as well, to remind the younger generations that the Americans weren't the only ones that went toe to toe with Uncle Ho's minions.

@EarlAllenBoek 10 жыл бұрын

Every high school world wide. With the warning AVOID THIS SHIT AT ALL COST.

@Badatitude21 9 жыл бұрын

It should be here in the States too...to show these kids to toughen up and knock it off with the damn video games...LOL

@milkybar06 9 жыл бұрын

LEIGH BARTON I agree with you. When I told our American relatives that Australians fought in the Vietnam war, they just had no idea about it.

@sghaxzor202 7 жыл бұрын

Arguably one of the most decisive and under represented ANZAC victories, Proud to be a Kiwi and much Love for Australia too (my wife's Aussie)

@jamesmcgee3022 8 жыл бұрын

I was with the 173rd. Airborne in 1970. Australian and New Zealand soldiers are the great! Proud to have served together. Welcome home and honor to our fallen brothers.

@ColBishop 10 ай бұрын

Having served in Delta Company 6RAR as a Platoon Sergeant in 12 Platoon (on operations) I have had the priviledge of meeting many of these gallant men. Harry Smith's funeral was on Wednesday and was supported by this generation of Delta Company soldiers. The last time I had beers with Harry was at PTS in Nowra for the anniversary of Army taking over parachute training for the ADF in 1973, LTCOL Harry Smith SG MC was the first army CO. RIP Harry

@mendoza725 6 жыл бұрын

Dude, holy shit. This documentary is crazy with the inclusion of radio chatter, map, and 1st hand accounts of the situation. Respect.

@jplacasse4937 8 ай бұрын

The Australian and New Zealand contingent were grossly underestimated and should not be forgotten, they were fierce warriors

@dennisbrodkin4284 4 жыл бұрын

I served in Nam in 1969 and was an artillery officer assigned to A Battery, 2nd /35th Arty, the 155 mm battery which was in general support of 1 ATF. We were proud to serve along side our Aussie and Kiwi brothers in Phouc Tuy Province . Long Tan , though fought 3 years before, was not forgotten amongst those of us who served in Nui Dat and its environs.

@dmenace9827 4 жыл бұрын

The Kiwi Forward Observer Officer, Morrie Stanley in a bloody hero, if it wasn't for his calm, concise control of the artillery, D Company would never have been able to hold out as long as they did.

@jeffreyb7665 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service. Vietnam vets got a raw deal for doing their duty while it was the politicians who got you guys into that bloody mess.

@kiwi_comanche 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for what you did mate. Glad you got home safe.

@sarahreese4285 6 ай бұрын

I was not prepared to cry today. But the end got me. ❤

@JustStaringOutWindow 9 жыл бұрын

This might be the greatest Vietnam documentary I've ever seen. I'm in awe of the bravery and skill of the Aussie fighting man. We could have learned some valuable things from your experiences in asymmetric warfare. I feel pride in calling Australia a great friend and ally - not only for fighting alongside us in this unpopular quagmire, but for Afghanistan, Iraq, and all the others as well. -from a grateful American

@kevinmcmenamin260 8 жыл бұрын

+Bruce Wesley You are right about the Documentary, hence.. these Awards: - 2007 TV Week Logie Award: Nomination Most Outstanding Documentary of the Year. - 2007 ASTRA Awards: Winner Most Outstanding Documentary of the Year. - 2006 ACS Awards: Winner Cinematography in a Documentary. . & THANKS for the acknowledgement of our Defence force personell

@addos999 8 жыл бұрын

+Bruce Wesley anzus strong

@marcusfox2443 8 жыл бұрын

+Bruce Wesley yes and they got a unit citation from US but nothing from aussie govt,well done to your president ,shame to our prime minister

@kevinmcmenamin260 8 жыл бұрын

Having Vietnam Vets from Britain America NZ & Aus live where I live, knowing what they gave in many similar situations where ad-lib was the order of the moment, where fears had to be put aside time & time again in order to preserve the lives of your mates & yourself, These men make me reflect on what was suffered by them emotionally & physically. They make me feel so sad, for when they came home it was sometimes to broken relationships - no employment & having to shoulder the spite & outrage that many of the populace felt at our government, but took it out on our military who had risked everything for a largely ungratefull country. They, like all who go to war for the protection of those they love & or for a sense of duty towards their government or who, inn total disagreement of the politics of the situation do their best anyway - these can never be thanked enough especially when many of them know/knew their lives were meaningless to the politicians who stay safely at home. Its important they should know that even today their work for us is soooo appreciated, that most of the thinking public respect & honour them,.. knowing even that can never be enough for what they have to face, just so that we can say we live in a safe country ! I know I am gratefull for all who fight for freedom & safety., I feel good when our allies acknowledge us. We certainly acknowledge them also - for those who fought/fight for what is right to the civilians they represent/protect & right to God also,.,..- THANKYOU

@Sq12Sq22u22 8 жыл бұрын

+Kevin Mc Menamin I dont know where YOU live Kevin but it must be somewhere VERY special, 'cause NO British soldiers were engaged in ANY way in the Vietnam war...ZERO..NONE!

@ronpippett9551 10 ай бұрын

Harry Smith finally getting the recognition he deserved 50 years ago. Often show this to my History classes - an excellent documentary.

@vikesfan_69 10 ай бұрын

As a U.S. Army and Navy veteran I can appreciate the candidness of these brave men. To still remember every little detail of the battle years later is incredible. What's also great is that even under extreme duress and adversity, Aussies still maintain their sense of humor.

@mickmcnally3740 2 жыл бұрын

As a proud Aussie, I hold ANZAC day as the most Sacred day, my sons and I attend the dawn service, breakfast at the RSL & the whole day in general paying respects, I'n my opinion this is one of the best Documentary's I have watched, i'm still teared up! thank you to all who have stood beside our ANZAC brothers!

@DEATH-THE-GOAT 2 жыл бұрын

. 🇦🇺 *ANZAC DAY* 🇳🇿 you Diggers and Kiwis are made of something we other will never understand. greetings and respect from Sweden 🇸🇪

@airbrushken5339 11 ай бұрын

I'm an American combat Vietnam Veteran (2/502 Inf, 101st Airborne) and after 9 years US Army I moved to Australia to be a teacher in 1979 and of course I ended up making friends mostly with vets as we had similar experiences. I met with the Australian Consulate in Detroit one last time before we left the states...left the Army, sold my house and she informed me then; do not put down VN Vet on any application as many Australians didn't like vets??? Now you tell me??? I can be disliked here in the USA. My father was US Navy in WWII and was often in Australia and told me how patriotic they were.... After I got in Sydney I was shocked at how little respect they held for these brave men, some RSL clubs in the country wouldn't let them join. I was at the Royal commission on agent orange with my 7 Australian friends and one American vet who are all dead from Cancers, though the judge said the illness was in our minds? It seems to protect the John Fraser who was the Minister for Defence and later the Prime Minister who told the House they had stop spraying...2 years before they actually stopped. It was the most shameful time in Australian history, one of the best fighting young men to be treated so very badly. These guys got me to wear my medals and march for the first time in my life on ANZAC Day and taught me how to loose at "2-up"... I so miss them, but I have several Dioxin health issues, so i hope to meet back up for our Friday Night piss-up...It's true, some of us "Will never forget"... I so miss you all... we herd this at the Sydney Entertainment Centre; kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z82dmtqpnJ3To6s.html ... says it all.

@dougdownunder5622 11 ай бұрын

Ex Wyoming Ex DET NSW. Thank you. It wasn't just vets that copped the attitude.

@Dead2Self1990 Жыл бұрын

After reading of the Australian tunnel rats right next to Americans searching them tunnels I've always had a place in my heart for the Australians courage and willingness to fight . I believe it was actually an Australian soldier who located the first entryway into the vc tunnel system if im not mistaken. This documentary definitely was heartfelt and moving . God bless our Australian brothers who fought so honorably in Vietnam.

@snapper7277 8 жыл бұрын

respect to the kiwi gunners we couldn't have done it with out you thank you brothers , couldn't have a better battle partner

@vtecpreludevtec 8 жыл бұрын

Onward!(our motto)Im a young fellow met an Aussie vet once,""your blokes very rarely missed"

@REALDEALMMA91 6 жыл бұрын

Crazy part when Doc Dobson says .. " and for some reason , dont ask me why? they had grown great faith in what i was doing & if they only knew i knew nothing haha" then it goes 22 men ended up in that ditch ........ Doc Dobson saved everyone of em ... wow .. what a great soldier ... to help save that many blokes ... Love from the USA

@leighbarton7064 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for reminding us that Vietnam was a United Nations conflict just as Korea was, not just an American conflict. For those that returned welcome back from Vietnam, for those left behind, You are not forgotten, Godspeed.

@dirtypete8750 8 жыл бұрын

Kiwis were instrumental...saved the day...we love our fierce little brothers ....

@tbwpiper189 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Americans, Aussies, and New Zealanders for your service from Canada. May God Bless all who served, serve, and will serve. May He hold a place at the table beside Him for those who paid the full measure in their service.

@ajc6740 5 жыл бұрын

Never ever underestimate the level of professionalism that these men displayed under immense pressure facing utter annihilation - to survive and ultimately come out as victors of the contact is nothing short of incredible .... True Aussie spirit, full of grit, determination and the love for ones mate .

@scentlessapprentice88 2 жыл бұрын

@AJ C from one extremely grateful and humbled American, I thank God for Aussies every day. Some of the kindest, most respected, intelligent individuals I've had the pleasure of knowing. With great respect and admiration, thanks to all.

@shanehudson5438 Жыл бұрын

We always do good under pressure must be something in our water

@JS97278 9 жыл бұрын

This has to be one of the best Vietnam documentaries I've seen for a long time.

@scentlessapprentice88 2 жыл бұрын

From an extremely grateful American to these men, thank you. Its an honor and I wish I could shake your hands. I love these Aussies. forever hero's to me. Much respect. Your fight is our fight as well. Jesse from USA.

@seanbayley7452 2 жыл бұрын

Always m8 we have bled together in every major conflict since ww1 not even the British can say that,we are the best of friends and greatest of allies always.

@scentlessapprentice88 2 жыл бұрын

@Sean Bayley, couldn't of said it better myself! Thanks my friend.

@scentlessapprentice88 2 жыл бұрын

And definitely the greatest of allies. Love you guys. Where you go, we go. Always. Be safe my friend.

@seanbayley7452 2 жыл бұрын

@@scentlessapprentice88 people criticize us Aussies at times for our blind loyalty to the USA but they just don't understand that we are more than just Allies we are mates and that is what keeps us following U guys into conflicts around the world cos it's as simple as our mates need us so we are there no matter what cos that's just what mates do.

@dennisdubendorf2953 5 жыл бұрын

Just watched the entire documentary on the Long Tan battle. All respect goes to the Aussies. I hadn't heard about this battle, probably won't get to much sleep tonight. March 2,1968, I was 18 and been assigned to C company 4th of the 9th "Manchus". Had been with them for five months. My company was ambushed and pinned down for several hours. 49 Kia, 24 Kia and 13 with no Physical wounds. I was one of the 13. My unit was assigned to the 25th Infantry Div.

@dennisdubendorf2953 5 жыл бұрын

That should read 24 WIA.

@sickofcrybabies.7145 5 жыл бұрын

I am soooo glad you made it out, And im so sorry for your loss of your mates.

@OscarRivera-nv7xj 5 жыл бұрын

You probably won't see this sir but i wanna give you my absolute support and i wish i could give you a hug. Vietmam was a blood bath with no winner and brothers lost. You sir will forever be remembered in my heart and history, we can never amount to the absolute strength you men have. - 20yr old small town boy from north California.

@stevbrkr 5 жыл бұрын

SGT Bob Buick should have been awarded a VC, no doubt.

@MarineVeteran99 5 жыл бұрын

As a former U.S. Active Duty Infantry Marine... I want to give my respect to my Australian brothers in the Armed forces. I had the pleasure of training with you in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area back in 2001. Must respect from the U.S. your fight is our fight as well.

@MX-gl2mv 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic documentary. Aussies are some great soldiers. Love from America.

@DRAGONSLAYER1220 6 жыл бұрын

So seldom do we here in the states get to hear the stories of our allies in Vietnam...hell, for that matter: Korea. We hear all about the British & Canadians in WWII, but very seldom something like this. Hats off & raise a glass to 'em. They damn well deserve it.

@marcoceccarelli6415 4 жыл бұрын

I'll never forget this when I was a kid growing up my neighbor was a Vietnam vet. He told me Australians were some of the best soldiers he ever seen. Tough honorable people. Americans don't forget we will always stand with Australia.

@damiann4734 Жыл бұрын

Respect to these brave men and Australian army. My father was a former ARVN, he had always respected the Australian and love Australia. Not just courage and determination but also generosity. After the war, my dad escaped by boat and were accepted by Australia. We are always grateful to the men who fought in Vietnam and the country that allowed us to call it home.

@debraleesparks 7 жыл бұрын

As an American, I want to thank those men for their bravery, not only in Vietnam, or our wars going on now, but in World War One. Most died going 'over the top' in Gallipoli.... it takes a brave man to do that.

@jmaxg 7 жыл бұрын

The hero and live saver of the Battle of Long Tan - Captain Maurice Stanley, New Zealand Armed Forces, Forward Observer, Artillery.

@jmaxg 7 жыл бұрын

The insanely quick and accurate action by this officer probably saved more than a hundred lives.

@theyankeesamurai23 7 жыл бұрын

Aussie troops possibly one of the most underrated troops throughout history, they gave a good fight in WW1, slapped the Japanese about proper good in WW2 as well as Nazis, and fought with the US Coalition in Vietnam to the bloody end, as a Japanese and an American, I respect the hell out of the Aussies.

@swftsildedly 10 жыл бұрын

Lest we forget, God Bless our Aussie friends, friends we as Americans can always count on, slow hand salute to them, Semper Fi.

@Clintreid75 Жыл бұрын

Watching this and reading the comments makes me proud to be an Australian, the sacrifice, bravery and courage of these young men should never be forgotten ❤️🇦🇺👍

@Max_Chaddington Жыл бұрын

I can remember Morrie Stanley coming into my high school history class and giving a talk about his experience after studying the Vietnam war and this battle. The whole class were hanging on to every word. I don't know how he managed to get through that talk as well as he did, you could tell it was still so fresh in his mind. This was 2001.

@wolfoffroad 9 жыл бұрын

Pte David (Bryan) "Bushy" Forsyth D Coy 6 RAR WIA in the battle of Long Tan. He was 19 years old. He completed his tour despite taking a bullet and later returned home. He was my father in law, and although he didnt talk much about Vietnam, we did have a a few talks about it. I think he probably told me more than he told the rest of the family. He told me some of the horror stories (truly, I cant imagine what it must have been like) about his time in Vietnam, and also about Long Tan. He honestly thought he was going to die, that it was only a matter of time. He passed away at age 59 after several years of poor health that can be attributed to his time in Vietnam. He loved his family, especially his grand daughter. Thank you very much for this documentary. It will help me educate the grand kids that he never got a chance to meet. I'm sure they will be proud of their poppy.

@fuzznakano 9 жыл бұрын

19 years old! most of these guys were so young but still so brave. in no way do i endorse war but all of the people involved here were incredibly brave in terrifying circumstances. bless them all. mjr tokyo

@wolfoffroad 9 жыл бұрын

some comments deleted so that my 7 year old daughter can still read comments about the grandfather she never met. keep it clean please guys.

@lupemontelongo7397 9 жыл бұрын

Garry Myers God bless "Bushy" he was and still is my best buddy, but when you are Battle Front for us Marines, Army, Navy, and Air force but especially the one that fought at ground by Platoons there were no time for second thoughts, my nick name is Lupus K of 15th unit, we all are trained to stay alive because despite that we all are Brother and protect one to another accidents still happens, and I got that Nick name because if I hear the shooting coming our way, I would get apart of the Platoon and go side ways to get the enemy to mid-section and shoot them side ways killing the ones that I could spot and search others that were hiding in the bushy areas, I would do this most of the time, but one unlucky day when I had a son-of-a-bitch in the aim and only had 2 rounds, shoot them to him but missed and he returned fire and hit me on my lower abdomen bullet went through and I dragged my self to safety he came over to finish me but I was out I had my hand gun but it was empty to I hide for a while later I could move to reach to where the rescuers could spot me and I had lost conscious when awoke I was at the Hospital, then Corporal Mike Andrews told me that they thought that I was being killed that's why they left the spot, after that I got Honorably Discharged.

@Hawaiian80882 10 жыл бұрын

Born and Raised in Hawaii…were the only State in the United States that celibrate ANZAC Day….12 years in the U. S. Marine Corps, faught beside Diggers…true warriors…all of them. I'll have a seat waiting for them beside my camp fire anytime. Semper Fi to my Digger brothers….

@jmaxg 7 жыл бұрын

Semper Fi, do or die, gung ho, gung ho. One of the most incredible fighting forces on the face of the planet.

@TheMichaelStott 7 жыл бұрын

From this Aussie Vet Mate, I'll remember Chesty Puller! my Devil Dog Brother ;)

@mortonbartlett8233 6 жыл бұрын

We prefer to have those Aussie around when a fight is in the offing, tough bastards. Who are We..the other half of the ANZAC's

@Gunshy55 5 жыл бұрын

ANZAC day. Wow I didn't know. I thought it was in Australia, New Zealand and France. As an Aussie I am very honoured!

@mofo1188 5 жыл бұрын

Because new Zealand and Hawaii have closle ties

@Koala-Express 6 жыл бұрын

Over 60,000 Australians served in Vietnam. For a country with a small population, they fight above their weight class.

@maxfrankow1238 5 жыл бұрын

From an American, I have the deepest respect for the ANZAC troops that helped us not only in Vietnam, but Afghanistan and Iraq. God bless you all.

@malcolm3664 5 жыл бұрын

Max Frankow last 100 years now mate in ALL wars and fights to now I’m Australian army posted in TX love it here.

@spidersmokingacig_1168 5 жыл бұрын

Max Frankow 👊respect

@tommythompson7941 6 ай бұрын

US Marine checking in. Thanks mates. "Always faithful" It's an honor to have met youse and served with youse when I trained in Shoal Water Bay in the 2002 - 03 time frame. God bless youse Ozzies!!

@willmears1111 Жыл бұрын

Exceptional film and soldiers. Thank you to the Aussies and Kiwis that fought along side us. You are always remembered and honoured, and I still have one of your hats I traded for which always reminds me of what you did on behalf of others. You are never forgotten. US Vietnam Veteran 1967-1969 I Corp.

@jasoar1563 10 жыл бұрын

Easily one of the best war documentary's ever, true emotion was captured from every world of those brave old men. The fact the battle audio was played was absolutely amazing, so much respect.

@gemyniraptor8626 8 жыл бұрын

I had the distinct honor with serving alongside Aussie troops in Iraq. I was damn proud to have. great troops.

@omairfarooq7962 7 жыл бұрын

thanks i served in fallujha

@wallabytrack9750 6 жыл бұрын

No matter how many times I see a doco or read about the Battle of Long Tan, I am always left in awe of these young Anzacs.

@Skyrimnut 7 жыл бұрын

i never heard of this battle in america. ill spread this around for all my veterans to know about.

@MartinWalshDC 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing that Glen, we agree more people should know about it!

@MartinWalshDC 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Glen, we just announced the $18m movie version DANGER CLOSE in Los Angeles last week with our star Travis Fimmel (King Ragnar in VIKINGS). More names being announced shortly. We start shooting end of April 2018. twitter.com/9newsqueensland/status/968761609484230656

@buggerall 5 жыл бұрын

This was showing up in my youtube recommendations for a while now but didn't know if I wanted to watch it. I just did and spend 1 1/2 hours breathless. Possibly the best documentary I ever watched? The word that comes to mind to describe it is "integrity".

@AnimarchyHistory Ай бұрын

Still the best documentary on a single battle I’ve ever seen.

@seanpadgett3053 5 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable spirit, guts and proffessionalism shown by these guys under unimaginable circumstances which is the typical attitude of the average digger. It makes me proud to call Australia my adoptive home. A well made documentary that didn't have the Hollywood spin and special effects sadly creeping into some documentaries but more appropiate and relavant the accounts of the heroes who were there. Even decades later they ooze the Anzac spirit, thank god that men of that calibre are still around to set an example to us all.

@user-uw6or4oh4i 9 ай бұрын

As an Australian bloke reading these comments from past veterans and current servicemen of other nationalities praising and thanking my veterans. It makes me even more proud and thankful to my countries soldiers. One comment wrote “thankyou for saving my country”. That comment almost made me tear up. Thankyou for writing such wonderful words for Australia’s past,present defence force men and women

@jasonbarklage1278 7 ай бұрын

i have a friend who is from Australia and i am so proud our countries always have each others backs. i am 41 now but i dream about coming to Australia N seeing the real outback.

@voxboxpirate 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best documentaries of all time.

@eleuyhera 9 жыл бұрын

God Bless our Aussie friends. You have stood with us in even our error. Great Film.

@cashey007 10 жыл бұрын

Hell that was a fabulous story of some fantastic Australian's and New Zealander's. As an ex Australian soldier I'm really proud of what these men did and the contribution they made. Tears, not wet eyes here! Well done to Foxtell for a great production. Lest we forget...

@MrDampsterdam 6 жыл бұрын

Calling in artillery onto your location. Incredible bravery.

@KeithWilliamMacHendry 6 жыл бұрын

I uesd to live in Australia & had many Aussie & Kiwi friends, these people have true grit & determination & the ANZAC soldiers defined that outstanding resilience that these two countries possess. They are fantastic fighting soldiers & you couldn't wish for better comrades. May those of you remaining from that era live long & happy lives with your loved ones. Much respect to all of you warrior poets, from a Scot.

@jjthetraveler1 10 жыл бұрын

I was based in Vung Tau for 17 months. For 9 months I flew all over III and IV corp. Then the last 8 months the last part of my tour I spent many nights drinking and shooting darts with the Aussie's next door to my compound. Had great time with them.

@davidj.clinton4824 10 жыл бұрын

One tough Australian and New Zealand Army. The 6RAR are some of the finest fighting men on this Plant. David J. Clinton Retired U.S. Army

@brianthao102 10 жыл бұрын

108 Australian soldiers against 1500-2500 VC and NVA. They went against all odds and came out on top. These men went through hell, but they gave the VC and NVA one back.

@ergot57 7 жыл бұрын

Brave soldiers. Australia isn't known for anything but courage on the battlefield. Due respect.

@jessewhite2226 9 жыл бұрын

to all the americans who are showing alot of respect for us ANZACS i say thankyou unfortuneltaly the media in america forgets to mention our presence and never show the respect they should. but its good to see that the ordinary yank does from aus

@dealspeed6756 9 жыл бұрын

The media here in the states is a joke and most of us yanks know it, much respect to our Aussie and New Zealand brothers, the best allies us Americans have IMO

@Countdown70s 8 жыл бұрын

+britton deal when it comes down to it, we are all each other has really got that either even might be able to rely on..

@vtecpreludevtec 8 жыл бұрын

+britton deal Thanks Mate😉

@GaryArmstrongmacgh 7 жыл бұрын

Our officers were stupid for not listening to your's in Vietnam. And our alliance goes back much further than that. No reason to not show respect.

@GaryArmstrongmacgh 7 жыл бұрын

Too right JD.

@hillearybrown7083 8 жыл бұрын

I got to know a bunch of 6RAR Guys, They were super great guys, The Aussies went in with us side by side and it is a shame that they are seldomly mentioned in movies or elsewhere,

@crookedriver2079 8 жыл бұрын

They are seldom mentioned by media, but in Department of the Army publications like (for example) "Mounted Combat in Vietnam" (I own a copy)By Gen Starry, Aussies and New Zealanders (as well as Thai and Korean) are creditied.. check it out. It's not like the Department of the Army totally ignored their contribution. Read about it.

@jholmzjholmz6592 4 жыл бұрын

One hour five minutes into this doco is one of the most moving reflections of the battle given by Buddy Lea, Father of former Wallaby Rugby international, Barry Lea. It sadly illustrates not only the futility of war but the supreme sacrifice made by others. Lest We Forget.

@chrisforet 6 жыл бұрын

Love those Aussie brothers in arms!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! USA Australia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@pfdrtom 6 жыл бұрын

God bless our true ally, then and now. From Texas.

@sheensheen7074 4 жыл бұрын

Danger Close 2019 Movie brought me here..from 1 month of lockdown here in Philippines due to COVID-19. Stay safe everyone.

@veteran20002001 5 жыл бұрын

It's only now the survivors are receiving bravery awards. A day late and a dollar short!

@jakeseymour2484 7 жыл бұрын

Simply a brilliant doco. I feel ashamed as a young Australian at the way our Vietnam vets were treated. Thank you for your service at Long Tan, Vietnam and in all other conflicts ANZACS. Lest we forget

@SukinSzkot 3 жыл бұрын

We, Poles, remember the courage and heroism of Australians in Tobruk and later in Cassino. Together we were unbeatable by Germans :)

@anthill7774 6 жыл бұрын

Proud Australian, like to give a shout out to our Kiwi mates. Could not have done this without you.

@jimczerwinski4951 6 жыл бұрын

I was in Cor training at Singleton when Long Tan was fought. I was on the funeral party for two of the diggers. I remember one, Paul Large, his funeral was at his home town Coolah NSW. It was sad to see his Mother and sisters , I felt sad in particular for his poor mum.

@ceedeekaytee1961 2 жыл бұрын

Credo also to the Kiwi Artillery battery that kept up the pace and fired 3,500 artillery shells in those 3 and a half hours Outstanding! Capt. Stanley had his work cut out for him directing that lot under fire.

@pauldavies5655 9 жыл бұрын

respect from wales and britain !!

@brookeburgess3699 6 жыл бұрын

Great documentary. Watching again this ANZAC day. Each year my Dad and I have a couple of Budweiser's on this day as the first time he had one was in Vietnam. He wasn't at Long Tan, he was shot and wounded in Operation Crimp, Battle of the Hobo Woods earlier that year. January 8th. Pte Michael Burgess 1RAR (GSW to chest) He has really opened up the last year since turning 80. Not only on his time in Vietnam but also before immigrating to Australia he served in the British S.A.S in the Malayan Emergency. He has much respect for the 173rd Airborne Brigade, especially the Helicopter Pilots, who saved his life.

@jackedroo 4 жыл бұрын

Sam Worthington is such a great voice to tell these Aussie Diggers tale.

@theultimutblitz1214 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been interested in the Vietnam war since I was about 10 years old (I’m 47 now) and while I knew that Australian soldiers fought in Vietnam, I’d not heard of this battle. This is one of the most intense battles that I’ve ever heard soldiers talk about. Those guys were in the shit more than once. I couldn’t imagine at all what is was like, but their accounts of that battle go a long way to helping me and others understand how truly awful war can be, while at the same time give such beautiful moments such as those described after the battle was over. Thank you all for your service, from the U.K.

@athashalfling 5 жыл бұрын

I've watched this doc over a dozen times and it never gets dull. I salute all the brave men and women who fought the Commies

@GilbertNichols 6 жыл бұрын

This grateful American for our Vietnam veterans have a fresh appreciation for the Australian veterans.

@marekosolomona9390 5 жыл бұрын

God Bless Our Fellow New Zealanders who died for us on that day 🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿

@PrimeministerAus 7 жыл бұрын

Every pause those diggers make when telling their stories says so much. Respect.

@joyceblackmon1745 5 жыл бұрын

This is put together so well, with the actual accounts from troops tht had boots on the ground at tht time taking part, to the audio,& visuals. Hats off too these badass aussie&NZ troops. America is blessed to have you as allies.