Our Allies the Australians had Lots of Experience With the Booby Traps of Vietnam (ep. 28)

David H. Hackworth's time with the Australians in Vietnam was a period marked by close collaboration and mutual respect, as he and his allies faced the relentless challenges of guerrilla warfare. Serving alongside the Australian forces, Hackworth gained a profound appreciation for their disciplined, innovative approach to counter-insurgency operations. Together, they navigated the perilous terrain of Vietnam, which was rife with deadly booby traps set by the Viet Cong. Hackworth and the Australians shared techniques and tactics for detecting and neutralizing these hidden dangers, which included punji stakes, tripwire-triggered explosives, and concealed pits. Hackworth's emphasis on rigorous training and his ability to learn and adapt to these unconventional threats were crucial in minimizing casualties and maintaining operational effectiveness. This cooperation not only enhanced the safety and performance of his troops but also strengthened the bonds between the U.S. and Australian forces, highlighting Hackworth's versatility and leadership in complex combat environments.
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[@michaeldavidson1912]

1 Field Squadron Royal Australian Engineers. Australia’s original “tunnel rats” In Vietnam.

[@Country256]

This rocks, seen every episode! Thank you!!!!

[@Soldiers-Stories]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@mattyallen3396]

Experience from Borneo and Malaysia helped

[@OldFellaDave]

Sadly, the reason why we were 'so good with mines' is because we really stupidly built a huge minefield and then left the South Vietnamese Military to patrol/secure it. Surprising absolutely no-one then or since, the ARVN didn't really give a crap and happily let the VC/NVA come in whenever they liked to lift those mines out and 'repurpose' them to deadly effect. A lot of our blokes were killed and wounded from our own mines due to that outstanding piece of tactical idiocy.

[@joeavery6344]

Thank you

[@joeylowry874]

Thanks for this, I'm enjoying the shit out these !

[@Mosey410]

These videos are excerpts from one of Hackworths books? I have Fighting in the Monsoons but haven’t read it in a while. Can’t remember if he wrote it or was just mentioned

[@Mosey410]

Battles in the Monsoons
SLA Marshal

[@robertlucyksr667]

Yea this is good.

[@bhoran1152]

👍

[@CJP-oz6hr]

Watching the number of view’s going backwards

[@clintoncyrilvoss4287]

Can you do ot without ai use a real person,human voice and ill listen

[@billyshane3804]

Australia is so good they win wars that they are not fighting in. They have told me many times how they can fight

[@AnthonyOMulligan-yv9cg]

Whatcha talking about large arse?

[@petersinclair3997]

This comment needs further explanation.

[@henrypollock7987]

Are you implying that the diggers didn’t stack bodies at long tan and pacify there entire province?

[@AnthonyOMulligan-yv9cg]

@@billyshane3804 Wilma Sue that you again?

[@billfarrelly4375]

Do you have some kind of mental impairment ?