Australian Military Vehicles Review

Vietnam ANZACs - Australian and New Zealand Troops in Vietnam 1962-72
by Kevin Lyles

Published by Osprey Publishing

  This is the recently released book on the ANZAC involvement in Vietnam during 1962 to 1972.  The book of 64 pages contains 56 black and white photos as well as 8 pages of colour drawings. Content includes the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam, the first deployment by 1 RAR, the Australian task force, New Zealand infantry, the Battle of Long Tan, the SAS and finally Australian and New Zealand uniforms and webbing.

There are several lists which cover the chronology of the Vietnam War as it involved Australian and New Zealand troops including many of the Operation names during the period, the ANZAC units involved  and the order of battle.  It talks about operational doctrine and tactics.

The colour drawings are extremely well done and the book is a good read and packed with detailed information.

The book costs £10.99 and can be purchased from Osprey direct www.ospreypublishing.com or from specialist military bookstores..