| Place | Asia: Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART45060 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 41.6 x 29.4 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | fibre-tipped pen on paper |
| Maker |
Moore, Peter |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales |
| Date made | 1989 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
Army daze, Tet
Description
A man on a surfboard with a helicopter, Australian flag and army tents in the background. The words 'Army Daze' appear above the figure, while the words 'Hell! I thought 'TET' was supposed to be a flamin' holiday'. TET is a lunar New Year Festival and the most important Vietnamese holiday. In 1968 North Vietnamese forces launched a major surprise attack against South Vietnamese and their allied forces during this traditional holiday period.