| Accession Number | P04665.555 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Digital file |
| Maker |
Gibbons, Denis Stanley |
| Place made | Vietnam: South Vietnam |
| Date made | 22 January 1970 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
Operation Matilda was the only fully armoured corps operation held in Vietnam, which was carried ...
Description
Operation Matilda was the only fully armoured corps operation held in Vietnam, which was carried out in three provinces (Phuoc Tuy, Binh Tuy and Long Khanh - an armoured sweep supported by B Company, 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment - New Zealand (ANZAC) (6RAR-NZ (ANZAC)) and B Squadron, 3 Cavalry Regiment along Route 23, Route 28 and Route 1) in III Corps (United States area).