4th/19th Prince of Wales Light Horse : Vietnam War : Pony Soldiers, Modystack : 4/19th : M113A1 APCs

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*From Book Cover Description:* This books describes the combat experiences of 1 Troop of A Squadron of the 4th/19th price of Wales Light Horse in Vietnam. At the time is was equipped with British armoured vehicles. Having been warned for Vietnam, the Troop had to quickly adapt to the new American M113a1 personnel carrier and some men were still learning to drive them while at sea. Traveling to Vietnam on HMAS Sydney, the Troop was finally landed at Vung Tau and then sent to Bien Hoa, with the rest of the Australian Force. They were attached to 1RAR but had no opportunity to train with the infantry first. The Troop, while highly trained in some aspects of war, was appallingly prepared for action in Vietnam. In addition, there were many deficiencies of clothing, tools and other equipment and some improvisation was needed. The 1RAR group, including the Carriers, was in turn attached to the US 173rd Airborne Brigade - a 'gung ho' paratroop unit. After a short period of acclimatisation and organization, the Troop was committed to action, being engaged in a myriad of APC work, including troop carrying assaults, POW transport, road convoy escort, road blocks, transport of rice caches, radio relays, route reconnaissance, fire support with mortars and many other duties. The Troop had many enemy contacts, and was engaged in one major battle in operation Rollong Stone as well as other operations with 1RAR and the Americans. At the completion of their tour, the Troop was returned to Australia in a piecemeal and off-hand manner, which book-ended the poor fashion they had been sent off. A Military Cross and a US Meritorious Service medal were awarded to Troop members. The 1RAR Group (including the Troop) was awarded the US Meritorious Unit Commendation.

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SKU:	Vietnam
Quantity:	- out of stock -
Author/s:	Modystack, Neville J.
Military Campaign:	Vietnam
Australian Unit History:	4/19th Prince of Wales Light Horse
Printing Year:	2003
Printing &/or Publishing Information:	Australian Military History Publications
ISBN:	1-876439-57-2
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	120
Approx. Book Size(cm):	25 x 18
Condition:	New
Weight:	0.65 kg
Price:	$ 39.95