An accurate, absorbing account of the biggest unit level battle involving Australian forces in Vietnam. This saga in the histor of the modern da ANZACs exemplifies their spirit and indomitable corage, which has made the Australian "Digger" famous the world over.australia. army. australian task force (vietnam), 1st, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian, battle of coral-balmoral

An accurate, absorbing account of the biggest unit level battle involving Australian forces in Vietnam. This saga in the histor of the modern da ANZACs exemplifies their spirit and indomitable corage, which has made the Australian "Digger" famous the world over.australia. army. australian task force (vietnam), 1st, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian, battle of coral-balmoral, fire support base, anzac

An accurate, absorbing account of the biggest unit level battle involving Australian forces in Vietnam. This saga in the histor of the modern da ANZACs exemplifies their spirit and indomitable corage, which has made the Australian "Digger" famous the world over.australia. army. australian task force (vietnam), vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian, battle of coral-balmoral, anzac, digger, fire support base

The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved. australia. army. battalion, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia, 8th battalion, royal australian regiment

The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved. australia. army. battalion, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia, 8th battalion

Coloured image taken from Ektochrome slide by 1735354 Jeffrey Horne Tr Ray Howard 3792606 A Sqn Third Cavalry Regiment 1968 on stretcher being carried by medicMy memories are pretty hazy, but I remeber being in intensive care ward with 2 other diggers who were a lot worse off that I was, and I have often wondered if they made it. today, I am doing OK and want to thank you all for your wonderful care. You were a special mob and I have very fond memories of all who helped me. 1968 (estimate)photograph, 1st australian field hospital, ektachrome slide

In many ways the Digger is a study of contradictions: he doesn't crave war yet he will fight with unequalled ferocity: he hates spit and polish but will hold his discipline under the most trying conditions; he is tough yet compassionate; he hates his enemy until he surrenders, then he is generous in victory; he despises histrionics but will cry unashamedly at the loss of a mate...mateship (australia), soldiers - australia

A black and white photograph - Despite a monsoonal downpour the Diggers of 1st Australian Task Force Base Nui Dat Luscombe Bowl endured the rain to enjoy Lorrae Desmond headling her own Lorrae Desmond Show. Here she is singing a love ballad to a young, much effected Digger.photograph, entertainment, lorrae desmond, 1st atf base, nui dat, luscombe bowl, gibbons collection catalogue, digger

A black and white photograph of Musicians with the Official Mar-Apr 69 West Australian Concert Party warm up the audience of Diggers at 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Luscombe Bowl prior to the lead and three back-up singers arriving on stage to entertain the diggers.photograph, entertainment, 1st atf base, west australian concert party, nui dat, luscombe bowl, gibbons collection catalogue, digger

A black and white photograph of Digby Richards and his show entertain US troops at a Fire Support Base North East of Danang in Northern South Vietnam. While Australian Concert Parties entertained, where practicable, US troops, American USO did not reciprocate.photograhp, entertainment, digby richards, us troops, danang, gibbons collection catalogue, digger, fire support base

A black and white photograph of - As troop numbers and the Australian role in the conflict increased, the pressure was seen at the Latter Day concert Party's at the 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat Luscombe Bowl. The Diggers eventually completely surrounding the stage areaphotograph, entertainment, 1 atf, nui dat, luscombe bowl, gibbons collection catalogue, digger

A black and white photograph of Erica De Wit one of the lead singers with the Official Apr-May 70 Sydney Concert Party and an Engineer Digger friend trip the light fantastic to the delight of the audience at 1 Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Luscombe Bowlphotograph, entertainers, sydney concert party, erica de wit, 1 atf, nui dat, luscombe bowl, gibbons collection catalogue, digger

A black and white photograph - This was possibly the only official United States Government sponsored USO show to visit the Australian troops in Vietnam. Here members of the Fred Thompson Show entertain Diggers at 1st Australian Task Force Base,, Nui Dat, Luscombe Bowlphotograph, entertainers, digger, 1 atf, nui dat, luscombe bowl, gibbons collection catalogue, digger

A black and white photograph of Wendy Snushall of "The Prestons" with the Official Apr-May 70 Sydney Concert Party tries her luck at darts in the Diggers Mess at the sponsoring unit, 1st Australian Task Force Base Nui Dat (note text is missing from the bottom of the photograph)photograph, entertainers, wendy snushall, 1 atf, nui dat, luscombe bowl, gibbons collection catalogue

A coloured photograph of the lead singer of the Official Jun 69 Tasmanian Concert Party is dwarfed by the throng of Diggers packed right up to the edge of the stage area, at the 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Luscombe Bowl. All Diggers at this time had their own fold-up chairs.photograph, tasmanian concert party, 1atf, nui dat, luscombe bowl, gibbons collection catalogue, digger

A black and white photograph of Johhny O'Keefe and his rock and roll band belt out a tune for the Diggers at 1st Australian Task Force Bases", Nui Dat, Luscombe Bowl. The O'Keefe show presented rock and roll that was the top of the pops at the time and was a great hit with the diggers.photograph, entertainers, johnny o'keefe, 1 atf, nui dat, luscombe bowl, gibbons collection catalogue, digger

A black and white photograph of Lorrae Desmond, the First Lady of Australian Entertainment on this her third tour of duty entertaining the Diggers in Vietnam, headlining her own Official Sep-Oct 69 Lorrae Desmond Show where she presented humour, ballads and rock and roll.photograph, entertainers, lorrae desmond, 1 atf, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, digger

A black and white photograph - On stage in the recreation hut of the 1st Field Hospital, Vung Tau, members of the Official Sep-Oct 69 Lorrae Desmond Show, including Johhny Mack, Lorrae Desmond and the Wills Sisters (Anne and Susan) present a morning show for the wounded and sick Diggersphotograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, entertainers, lorrae desmond, johnny mack, wills sisters, gibbons collection catalogue, digger, wounded serviceman

A black and white photograph of a Trio with the Official Mar-Apr 69 West Australian Concert Party play instrumental rock and roll numbers for the Diggers at 1st Australian Task Force Base Nui Dat, Luscombe Bowl. The variety acts exhibited by the concert party's members was magnificant.photograph, entertainers, west australian concert party, 1 atf, nui dat, luscombe bowl, gibbons collection catalogue, digger

A black and white photograph of the comedian, comedienne, musicians and back-up singers of the official Mar-Apr 69 West Australian Concert Party, keep the Diggers at 1st Australian Task Force Base Nui Dat, at Luscombe Bowl guessing and smiling as they wait for the next bit of frivolityphotograph, entertainers, west australian concert party, 1 atf, nui dat, luscombe bowl, gibbons collection catalogue, digger

A black and white photograph of Jury Osypenko and Tamara Osypenko of the Feb-Mar 70 South Australian Concert Party perform in close harmony for the wounded and sick Diggers at the1st Field Hospital, Vung Tau (note text is missing from the bottom of the photograph)photograph, 1st field hospital, vung tau, jury osypenko, tamara osypenko, gibbons collection catalogue, south australian concert party, entertainers, digger, wounded serviceman

A black and white photograph of two members of the Feb-Mar 70 Sputh Australian Concert Party, Tamara Osypenko and Jury Osypenko present their unique vocal presentation to the Diggers in the recreation building at the RAAF Air Base, Vung Tau. The duets were a hit with the airmen.photograph, raaf, jury osypenko, tamara osypenko, vung tau, gibbons collection catalogue, entertainers, airmen

A black and white photograph - Artists of the Feb-Mar 70 South Australian Concert Party Tamara Osypenko, Beverly Braidwood, Jury Osypenko and the Wills Sisters Anne and Susan, perform for the wounded and sick Diggers at the1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau during the evening show.photograph, entertainers, south australian concert party, tamara osypenko, beverly braidwood, jury osypenko, wills sisters, digger, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, gibbons collection catalogue, digger, wounded serviceman

A black and white photograph taken nn board the US Battleship USS New Jersey in the Tonkin Gulf, North Vietnam, Penny Plumber (Australia's Miss World) entertained sailors on board the battleship as part of the 25 Dec 68 USO Bob Hope Xmas Show. Unfortunately Aussie Diggers did not see the show.photograph, uss new jersey, tonkin gulf, penny plumber (australia's miss world), gibbons collection catalogue, bob hope christmas party

A black and white photograph - Following morning services, Anzac Day 25 April 1967, at the Northern Headquarters of Australian Army Training Team Vietnam, in Danang, those members able to get in to Danang from the field were entertained by dancers from the Shirley Simmons Concert partyphotograph, aattv, danang, entertainers, shirley simmons concert party, gibbons collection catalogue, digger

A black and white photograph of Townsville Qld, 18/08/1968. The Prime Minister of Australia, the Right Honourable John Gorton presents an emblem of the United States Presidential Unit Citation to a next of kin of one of the Diggers who paid the supreme sacrifice in the Battle of Long Tan, 18/08/1966. Maj I.T. Stewart, the Officer Commanding D company, 6RAR looks on.photograph, 6 rar, townsville, john gorton, united states presidential distinguished unit, maj i t stewart, d coy, gibbons collection catalogue, battle of long tan

A black and white photograph of Townsville, Qld, 18/08/1968. The Prime Minister of Australia, The Right Honourable John Gorton presents an emblem of the United States Presidential Unit Citation to the next of kin parents of one of the Diggers who paid the supreme sacrifice in the Battle of Long Tan 19/08/1966. Maj I T Stewart, the Officer Commanding D Company, 6 RAR looks on.photograph, townsville, battle of long tan, 6 rar, d coy, john gorton, maj i t stewart, united states presidential distinguished unit, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of Townsville, Qld 18/08/1968. The Prime Minister of Australia, The Right Honouralbe John Gorton presents an emblem of the United States Presidential Unit Citation to a mother of one of the Diggers who paid the supreme sacrifice in the Battle At Long Tan 18/08/1966. Maj I Stewart, Officer Commanding, D Company 6 RAR looks on. Standing on the extreme right is Mrs Beverley Buick.photograph, townsville, john gorton, united states presidential distinguished unit, maj i t stewart, battle of long tan, d company, 6 rar, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of Diggers of 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, watch a Caribou transport aircraft from 35 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force, land in a paddock at Xuyen Moc to collect the battalion and deliver them back to base at Nui Datphotograph, 5th battalion, caribou, 35 sqn raaf, xuyen moc, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of Diggers from 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) form a human chain to unload and store rations and other essential supplies delivered to the field, during search and destroy operations by "Slick" Huey helicopetrs from 9 Squandron, Royal Australian Air Force.photograph, 9 sqn, 4 rar nz, raaf, huey helicopter, gibbons collection catalogue