| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01661.015 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Transparency |
| Maker |
Sisson, Colin P |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
VIETNAM, 1968-02-07. THE DEAD BODIES OF VIET CONG (VC) SOLDIERS KILLED WHEN A COMPANY-SIZED VC ...
Description
VIETNAM, 1968-02-07. THE DEAD BODIES OF VIET CONG (VC) SOLDIERS KILLED WHEN A COMPANY-SIZED VC FORCE ATTACKED V COMPANY, A NEW ZEALAND COMPONENT OF THE ANZAC BATTALION, DURING OPERATION COBURG IN THE BORDER AREA OF BIEN HOA AND LONG KHANH PROVINCES, TO THE NORTHWEST OF PHUOC TUY PROVINCE. THE BATTLE LASTED ABOUT ONE HOUR, WITH AT LEAST 13 VC SOLDIERS KILLED AND NINE NEW ZEALANDERS WOUNDED. THE ANZAC BATTALION CONSISTED OF ELEMENTS OF THE 1ST BATTALION, THE ROYAL NEW ZEALAND INFANTRY REGIMENT (1RNZIR), AND THE 2ND BATTALION, THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT (2RAR).