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Originally Posted by Legbreaker
Stumbled across this yesterday, and although I consider myself well read on the subject (and served with a few who where there at the time), couldn't help but fight back a tear or two as I watched.
I imagine a few of those who served in Vietnam (and other conflicts) will be able to appreciate just how deeply in the shit they truly were, and how much of a massive effort it was for them to have come out the other side with (relatively) so few casualties.
https://youtu.be/8gUSq7pxux4 |
Wow, you hadn't seen that documentary before, Leg? I could've sworn I talked about it in another thread. I think it's a terrific documentary. Being a Kiwi, I was particularly moved by the interviews with the late Major Morrie Stanley, talking about he and his radio operator Willie Walker's efforts during the battle. I think their contribution to the success of the Aussies is often overlooked.