| Accession Number | COL/67/0682/VN |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Coleridge, Michael |
| Place made | Vietnam |
| Date made | 1967 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Vietnam. 1967. A command post centre during Operation Ballarat near the 1st Australian Task Force ...
Description
Vietnam. 1967. A command post centre during Operation Ballarat near the 1st Australian Task Force Base (1ATFB) at Nui Dat. With many maps spread out before them on a table, operational staff are assessing reports of Viet Cong movements, strengths and locations before deciding on a course of action. The command post coordinated artillery, mortar and air strikes during the battle.