Vietnam veterans mark 60 years since the Battle of Long Tan

www.abc.net.au · 2026-08-19 · by Long Nguyen ·generic
The battle was fought in a rubber plantation called Long Tan and was one of the most significant engagements fought by Australians during the war, but many still feel like they are still not recognised 60 years on.

Vietnam veterans mark 60 years since the Battle of Long Tan

Vietnam veterans mark 60 years since the Battle of Long Tan

Posted Tue 18 Aug 2026 at 4:01pmTue 18 Aug 2026 at 4:01pmTue 18 Aug 2026 at 4:01pm, updated Wed 19 Aug 2026 at 10:24amWed 19 Aug 2026 at 10:24amWed 19 Aug 2026 at 10:24am

A black and white image of a person wearing bandages being lifted into a helicopter.

A wounded soldier is lifted into a helicopter at Long Tan in Vietnam. (Supplied: Australian War Memorial)

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