Anyone who is vehemently against any military action - however justified it may be - should not aim their anger at the young men who went off to fight, but at the old men who sent them.
@@andrewnightingale454 Its worse than that, its Old powerful men sending Young working class men, teenagers really, off to shoot each other. You'll never see the billionaire class sending its kids off, you'll never see the pollies do it. Because they built the system to serve them, not us. We don't count, unless we force them to count us.
Being a Pommy veteran I had never heard this song until the movie 'Danger Close' however the emotion and feeling within transposes very easily for me, and found a few tears in my eyes... Thank you from this disabled veteran, I bloody love this song... Respect and honour to all ANZACS living and past. Lest We Forget...
Thanks mate. During my service I had the pleasure of training and partying with some Brits who had all been squaddies in The Troubles. I being trained in close country operations/jungle warfare could not imagine the fear of patrolling the streets of Belfast or Derry. Respect. Duty First. RAR
My father has many brothers who are still in those jungles. When things have gotten tough, you Aussies have always stood your ground beside us. From an American military family, we say thank you, you’ll always be brothers and sisters 🇦🇺🇺🇸
Thank you , and God Bless you and your family for youre service and for you're respect to those friends " working " for freedom with all their human grit and dignity and Lives. Cheers. And i also write this on behalf of my older,brother who after 34 years of service in the Australian army can not longer write , stand up for very long or remember more then 3-5 seconds at a time . Im not sure whats more painful, to watch him or my parents being with their eldest son
Yeah same. As a kid I still remember Uncle Gary flipping the fuck out and going wild because of a loud bang, and yeah the "Channel 7 chopper" thing was totally true, he did freak out when he heard a chopper. And us kids had no idea why Uncle Gary was like that. We got the heroic version of the story (Though we where not allowed to ask him about it, as it'd set him off), but we didn't hear the tragic version until much later, and the mates he'd lost, and the injuries and the mud and his complete utter inability to escape the grinding andrenaline anxiety of being in a war zone , and oh man did those boys go through some bad times.
God bless you John. As an American, I honor my brethren from Australia and New Zealand who risked and gave their lives in all the awful wars we have fought together. From the WWI to Afghanistan it's been a long dark road.
It was my uncle lt Peter hines who kicked the mine ( John didn’t use his name out of respect for the family ) we had a memorial service for uncle peter last Sunday at wangi rsl
We are so lucky,my father,his mate were sweating over bei g drafted....They called out A and B, and left C and D out... that's how they did it then..last names...We owe so much....
Tammypon morris. Thank you on your Uncles behalf for his sacrifice. As my son is a 10 year Veteran of the Army, I know the chill in your stomach and the worry you have for your family member. We REALLY need to honour the men and now women that serve, BETTER. I was extremely lucky as the "Vietnam War" ended the Year prior to me having to register for service. Sorry for your Families loss. Love & Prayers your way.
Your song and the video I've seen with it tear me apart. My husband is a Nam vet; I know PTSD, but I'm on the outside not the inside. We're American, but the song is the best I know. My man spent his R&R in Australia and the praise he has for the people who bought him food and liquor (OK, and the girls). Thank you, Australia. Regards from Tennessee.
Cary (Cad) was in 7RAR. Lied about his age and joined up (not conscripted) when he was 17. I met him many years after he came home. 'Agent Orange' still affects his body. Struggled with alcoholism since he came back. Won't talk about Vietnam. (Not many do talk about their time over there or time spent in the light green). He marched in Sydney and was so proud when (too many years later) Australia officially welcomed them all home. Thank you, Cad.
My father's two older brothers are still in unmarked graves on the Kokoda track. Uncles I never knew. But I don't have to be a genius to know what they did made the world a better place.
When I was a youth, my mother used to look after a WW1 vet. He had been gassed and shot. He was a wonderful man even though he was in constant pain and always was on oxygen. But his greatest lesson he taught me was respect for your fellow human beings. He always said there is always someone in a worse position than you. He never harnessed any anger towards his enemies. He just said they were in the same position as he was. I was lucky to grow up in a era of relative peace. But do find great respect to all service men and their contribution to the nation. At Georges funeral 100's of ppl attended and told fond stories and gratitude on how he never let his past deter his present. Don't get me wrong. Sometimes on certain days you can briefly see beyond his hard exterior and know he was still suffering. PTSD is great horror for our servicemen. They keep it hidden in most cases until it is just too great. I hope something gets done about how damaging it is. Not just to serving and returned servicemen but to extended families and public in general. RIP George.
Well said mate! I served in the SADF, and from a soldier's perspective I can say it means so much if the people back home support the soldiers when they answer to their country's call. A great song!
Those who Fought and defended South Vietnam did not lose a war. So Many have forgotten the Hundreds of Thousands of South Vietnamese that Fought for their Nation. The US and SK's Allies were there in force to offer assistance. Only a few Nations Sent combat troops in... they will Never be Forgotten...
Yep. God bless all the allied soldiers. Millions of South Vietnamese soldiers served, 313,000 of whom died, and over a million were wounded. The US sent 2.5 million overall, 58,220 gave their lives, and 303,000 were wounded. The South Koreans sent 320,000, 5,099 of whom died, and 10,692 wounded. Thailand sent 11,750, 351 died, 1,358 wounded. Australia sent 60,000, 521 of whom died, and 3,129 were wounded. The Philippines sent 10,450, 9 died, and 64 were wounded. New Zealand sent 3,500, 37 died, 187 were wounded. Taiwan sent several hundred, of whom 25 gave their lives. Brazil sent a medical unit and supplies. Nicaragua and Paraguay both offered to sent troops as well, but the US declined the offer. God bless all of them, never shall they be forgotten.
Theres a vietnamese monument around the corner from me for the ARV vets who fled vietnam after the war to escape ho chi minh. I always attend their ceremony , and they are always so greatful for the aussies who came over to fight for them, and then gave them a new home here when it all went pear shaped.
My father served but never talked much about what happens but did tell me in later years he had several mates die in front of him. One took a bullet for him. Which affected to the day died.
As a an Aussie who Father & Grandfather fought in Vietnam, WWII & WWI (My Great Grandfather lied about his aged to fight in WW1), This Song Gives My shivers & a Tear to my eyes every time I hear it Play. It is Very Sacred to me and Make me think of the Hardship my Family Endured during the these times. The Only Regret I have is that Modern Day Youth & Australian Migrants of Today don't acknowledge the Minutes Silence and the Anzac significance and Memorial aspect of what us Aussie Went through. It's a National Treasure along with the Boxing Kangaroo, The Aboriginal Flag Flag & the Union Jack! GOD BLESS the All Those who suffered.
I was going through basic training at Kapooka in 1984 as a young 17-year-old and this song had so much meaning to me back then, the sacrifice and the bravery of these men. This was my anthem back then, and one that still brings a tear to my eye when I hear it.
I only did 24 years for my country, and I served with a few Aussies. They were some "Bonzer" chaps. I would have given my life for any one of them. Brothers support brothers. And I did belong to the 41st IBCT, the remnant of the 41st infantry Division. Who fought and bled with Aussies and Kiwi's in the Pacific Theatre. While waiting for a flight out of Kuwait I happened to run into about four Aussies in a smoking hut in camp I don't remember. I mentioned I belonged to the only American military unit that celebrates "AN-ZAC Day" and they asked "Hows the beer?" I replied "It's America, you can't drink beer on duty." The response was "How the hell can you celebrate AN-ZAC Day without beer?"
I,m hearing you 💯 , had family in ww2 and Vietnam, neither spoke much of wat they endured but we should be thankful for soldiers of war , they fought for our countries and deserve respect regardless of any political views .
He may not have done Vietnam, but this song always reminds me of my Pop (WWII vet.). He was right in the thick of it, like the vets referred to in this song. My heart goes out to all service personnel - past, present and emerging - you'll always have a spot at my fire, Digs ❤
Thank you John for being that special type of human being, the one with a brain and a sense of right and wrong. A true national treasure. Also thank you for singing the 2 most import songs in my life, this one and Graduation Day. Thank you from someone who served and continues to serve.
I'll be easy on the listener below-The fellow below says the "red rash" sung about in the song is "prickly heat"? No young son-it is from Agent Orange! It is a little "gift" to the Vets who fought in the Vietnam War , made it out alive, and then came home-only to find out Agent Orange, used as a jungle defoliant , caused horrible cancers and all kind of other debilitating stuff. We were told it was "OK"-it won't hurt you.........and many other ridiculous wrongs......
Patrick George a very good friend of mine was born with a brain tumor and not expected to live to 20. He did and is now 51, which should come before 50 😂, but it’s from agent orange.
Patrick George agent orange was a horrible horrible product and they lied about what it was for and then they don't help the guys who come home with the lasting effects of this chemical
Vietnam was not my conflict, but this song brings back memories of my war. It never fails to bring tears on, the tightness to that spot between my shoulders. Sigh. Bless all the men and women who will forever carry their conflicts with them, as I do my own.
Did you know? According to a survey by the Veterans Administration, some 500,000 of the 3 million troops who served in Vietnam suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, and rates of divorce, suicide, alcoholism and drug addiction were markedly higher among veterans.
When i was a kid we always used to listen to Redgum in the car, i know all the songs and lyrics off by heart. On my 19th birthday my late father woke me up by placing a speaker in my room and played “I was only 19” full blast to wake me haha. I cant listen to the song without remembering my dad and it always makes cry now but its still one of my favourite songs, now it has extra meaning to me.
My training sergeants and warrant officers , and i think ,one corporal , were all part of that conflict , their input in training was paramount , real time experience , I have never forgotten their words or training . I thank you all , as we all should . These men , and women , lead by example .And W.O , Roach , I will never forget your input , along with many others . By the left ,,,
My father served 69-70 1st infantry division big red 1 .. God bless him and all of our fellow aussies across the pond and all those who never came home !!! Some of the toughest and bravest men this world has seen
My team was drafted into the SOG. I worked with your SAS, They're are no finer troops anywhere.PTSD still rides shotgun with me. Let's pray for the end of war and deal with the out of the blue anger, depression, and the dreams.
It is a little known fact that in addition to naval gunfire support the Royal Australian Navy supplied the personnel for a squadron of Huey helos which worked and fought for the US Army in Vietnam.
Yeah.. A song can change things… one person at a time. First I found And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda sung by Liam Clancy. After that it was Fields of Athenry and Green fields of France. The song and Student Visas by Corb Lund came next. Somewhere in the mix was Broken Hymns by Dropkick Murphys
I'm sorry for all that gave us our freedom.. it's 2022 all gone now and I'm vaced here in western Australia sorry for your efforts jus Hope we wake up to fight our own Australia always has love U all no matter wat xxxx
I was BEHIND OUR men who came home from Vietnam and veterans of all wars but they all got a hero's welcome back except the Vietnam veterans . They stept up and did what they had to and the news back then always made it seem like we won every firefight 10-1. 20-1 kill ratios was lies. I THANK YOU ALL WHO WENT AND THOSE THAT CAME HOME .
🇨🇵 To date, I did not know that Australians and New Zealanders fought and died in Vietnam. Til today! Today I saw the film about the battle of Long Tan. I have seen many films about Vietnam, but none of them have touched me as deeply as this one (Danger Close, directed by Kriv Stenders). The film is very close to reality. A film that shows the respect and recognition of the victims. I also pay my respects to the brave soldiers of ANZAC and mourn with the survivors and the bereaved. Nowhere should there be war and young people lose their lives in senseless fights ✊🏻✊🏻
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Being born in 1960 I have always had an interest in this War because of my elder brother, I visited Vietnam a few years ago, and what I saw on walking trails, the Museum, and guided by the locals from the Vietnam perspective, is far worse than what we (or just me?) have been shown in Australia. Even when there, kids are born still suffering from Agent Orange. This song and it's descriptive qualities will always be special for me, as it should be to many ... always.
In my view every man and woman who has seen active operational service suffers PTSD. Most cure most of it themselves, often with alcohol, yet even in them it remains, forever in the background. I am no exception. I was 34, almost twice the age of many of my soldiers. What a fine group they were.
Australia here and I always respected this song now it's a mask instead .. I'm crying for U all fought for this .. God help us and I hate myself at 51 know nothing but wrong
I am grateful to the diggers and kiwis who got their asses in the grass with our boys in Vietnam. I honor all who served for my country and that includes all allies who fought side by side with us. If I was able to serve, I would gladly enlist, no matter when or where it was. If it was World War 2, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Afghanistan, or Iraq, I wouldn't care just as long as I served with honor and knew what it was like to be under fire. Thank you. 🇺🇲🇭🇲🇹🇻🍺🍻
I would love sit down and talk to a nam vet and compare thing i saw and did in the middle east with what they saw and did in nam to different conflicts ik but ot would be intresting to just compare the two I saport the guys and gals that whent to nam. I thank everyone one of them when i see them. All i say is thank you for your survive from a young gun like me i got discharged last year but those memmories still haunt me to this day
And they will Brother. Learn to live with them and when the chest deep down in you gets unlocked and the demons come tell them 'come, sit down, have a beer, and lets relive old memories'. They can't control you, learn to control them...... Pleiku, Republic of South Vietnam, 1971-72.
I'm ready to talk any time you are Brother. 1/26th Blue Spader, BRO. 1969, 1970. As was already stated it never goes away, never. All you can do is find the best way you know how to live with it. Oddly enough, I think you'll find you actually miss some aspects of combat.
so sad in this day and age that all you hear about is america in vietnam,when the whole story of the austrailians never told,or the french.then danger close movie came along.respect to all soldiers past and present and future soldiers .
MAPS & Rick Doblin’s work with MDMA assisted psychotherapy for our wounded children is now the best hope to disarm their shocked nervous systems to heal
Anyone who is vehemently against any military action - however justified it may be - should not aim their anger at the young men who went off to fight, but at the old men who sent them.
Too bloody right. Their sons should always go FIRST
Old men sending young men to die...
FACTS
@@andrewnightingale454 Its worse than that, its Old powerful men sending Young working class men, teenagers really, off to shoot each other. You'll never see the billionaire class sending its kids off, you'll never see the pollies do it. Because they built the system to serve them, not us. We don't count, unless we force them to count us.
i know I am kinda randomly asking but do anybody know a good place to watch new movies online?
I am an American military veteran. This song cuts across all national barriers. It speaks to the veterans of all nations.
Thank you.
Being a Pommy veteran I had never heard this song until the movie 'Danger Close' however the emotion and feeling within transposes very easily for me, and found a few tears in my eyes... Thank you from this disabled veteran, I bloody love this song... Respect and honour to all ANZACS living and past. Lest We Forget...
Thanks mate. During my service I had the pleasure of training and partying with some Brits who had all been squaddies in The Troubles. I being trained in close country operations/jungle warfare could not imagine the fear of patrolling the streets of Belfast or Derry. Respect. Duty First. RAR
Listening to the lyrics it emotional razor blades that reflect all their bravery.
@@timbowditch1922 Indeed it does :-(
@@TheRumphumper No drama's mate, thanks for posting ;-)
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My father has many brothers who are still in those jungles. When things have gotten tough, you Aussies have always stood your ground beside us. From an American military family, we say thank you, you’ll always be brothers and sisters 🇦🇺🇺🇸
Thank you , and God Bless you and your family for youre service and for you're respect to those friends " working " for freedom with all their human grit and dignity and Lives. Cheers. And i also write this on behalf of my older,brother who after 34 years of service in the Australian army can not longer write , stand up for very long or remember more then 3-5 seconds at a time . Im not sure whats more painful, to watch him or my parents being with their eldest son
Yeah same. As a kid I still remember Uncle Gary flipping the fuck out and going wild because of a loud bang, and yeah the "Channel 7 chopper" thing was totally true, he did freak out when he heard a chopper. And us kids had no idea why Uncle Gary was like that. We got the heroic version of the story (Though we where not allowed to ask him about it, as it'd set him off), but we didn't hear the tragic version until much later, and the mates he'd lost, and the injuries and the mud and his complete utter inability to escape the grinding andrenaline anxiety of being in a war zone , and oh man did those boys go through some bad times.
Bcuz American politicians lied
Without a doubt, the greatest Vietnam song ever. A true classic.
Yes
God bless you John. As an American, I honor my brethren from Australia and New Zealand who risked and gave their lives in all the awful wars we have fought together. From the WWI to Afghanistan it's been a long dark road.
I was deployed. This song is so special to me. You can't ever understand. Thank you and good bless
God bless. Sorry. Like I said. Very special to me
Thank you for your service
It was my uncle lt Peter hines who kicked the mine ( John didn’t use his name out of respect for the family ) we had a memorial service for uncle peter last Sunday at wangi rsl
Tammypon morris Seriously ? Oh God bless you
My shout uncle Pete.
Cheers mate.
We are so lucky,my father,his mate were sweating over bei g drafted....They called out A and B, and left C and D out... that's how they did it then..last names...We owe so much....
Tammypon morris. Thank you on your Uncles behalf for his sacrifice. As my son is a 10 year Veteran of the Army, I know the chill in your stomach and the worry you have for your family member. We REALLY need to honour the men and now women that serve, BETTER. I was extremely lucky as the "Vietnam War" ended the Year prior to me having to register for service. Sorry for your Families loss. Love & Prayers your way.
Bullllllllshit
I must say as a Vietnam Veteran (68/69) this brings me to tears every time I watch it and my doctor says it is important I watch it. Thank you John,
Mate from a civie thank you for your service, welcome home 👍👍 I know it's late again thanks 👍
@@joejoe6994 Thank you Sir. I was in the Australian Medical Corps based in Vung Tau and saw things I have never been able to forget!
As an Irishman who lived threw war I have a tear in my eye with this song as much as i hate any war it speaks so much
“A song can help change the world” The message crosses countries, eras, and genres. Thank You for your service and contributions. 🙏
Your song and the video I've seen with it tear me apart. My husband is a Nam vet; I know PTSD, but I'm on the outside not the inside. We're American, but the song is the best I know. My man spent his R&R in Australia and the praise he has for the people who bought him food and liquor (OK, and the girls). Thank you, Australia. Regards from Tennessee.
Glenda you are an utter giant
Thankyou your husband is one of us, a true Digger.... Bless you.
As I see it there was no Australians nor Americans, black or white , just brothers looking out for each other .
Penned in 1983, this song will always stand the test of time. ANZAC DAY 2018..
Seconded Anzac day 2019.
My father was in the 5th regiment and served in Vietnam,
Every word is true
God bless our brave solders
Cary (Cad) was in 7RAR. Lied about his age and joined up (not conscripted) when he was 17. I met him many years after he came home. 'Agent Orange' still affects his body. Struggled with alcoholism since he came back. Won't talk about Vietnam. (Not many do talk about their time over there or time spent in the light green). He marched in Sydney and was so proud when (too many years later) Australia officially welcomed them all home. Thank you, Cad.
Well done Lads ! It was a long time ago - - down South in The Republic That Once Was Vietnam. L/CPL Ernst Becker, USMC, Vietnam 66/67, USMC.
My father's two older brothers are still in unmarked graves on the Kokoda track. Uncles I never knew. But I don't have to be a genius to know what they did made the world a better place.
Very respectful response. Thank you. GWOT AFGHANISTAN
This Yank meet alot of Aussies in his time. You can trust them with your six any day. And those mates can really drink beer. God bless
Before watching; automatic like from a former Canadian soldier. We also love the Aussies.
Been listening to this song for years. We that were there, will never forget....Mekong Delta 68-69
When I was a youth, my mother used to look after a WW1 vet. He had been gassed and shot. He was a wonderful man even though he was in constant pain and always was on oxygen. But his greatest lesson he taught me was respect for your fellow human beings. He always said there is always someone in a worse position than you. He never harnessed any anger towards his enemies. He just said they were in the same position as he was. I was lucky to grow up in a era of relative peace. But do find great respect to all service men and their contribution to the nation. At Georges funeral 100's of ppl attended and told fond stories and gratitude on how he never let his past deter his present. Don't get me wrong. Sometimes on certain days you can briefly see beyond his hard exterior and know he was still suffering. PTSD is great horror for our servicemen. They keep it hidden in most cases until it is just too great. I hope something gets done about how damaging it is. Not just to serving and returned servicemen but to extended families and public in general. RIP George.
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Well said mate! I served in the SADF, and from a soldier's perspective I can say it means so much if the people back home support the soldiers when they answer to their country's call.
A great song!
Thank you, ANZACS. With respect from Texas.
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@@sandrarobinson3266 Thanks for the link!
I would thank the men of the Australian army for theyre service during veitnam
The forgotten guys of Nam. Brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to this song.
Those who Fought and defended South Vietnam did not lose a war. So Many have forgotten the Hundreds of Thousands of South Vietnamese that Fought for their Nation. The US and SK's Allies were there in force to offer assistance. Only a few Nations Sent combat troops in... they will Never be Forgotten...
Yep. God bless all the allied soldiers. Millions of South Vietnamese soldiers served, 313,000 of whom died, and over a million were wounded. The US sent 2.5 million overall, 58,220 gave their lives, and 303,000 were wounded. The South Koreans sent 320,000, 5,099 of whom died, and 10,692 wounded. Thailand sent 11,750, 351 died, 1,358 wounded. Australia sent 60,000, 521 of whom died, and 3,129 were wounded. The Philippines sent 10,450, 9 died, and 64 were wounded. New Zealand sent 3,500, 37 died, 187 were wounded. Taiwan sent several hundred, of whom 25 gave their lives. Brazil sent a medical unit and supplies. Nicaragua and Paraguay both offered to sent troops as well, but the US declined the offer. God bless all of them, never shall they be forgotten.
@@jackschirmer9508 Even Spain sent two advisors.
Theres a vietnamese monument around the corner from me for the ARV vets who fled vietnam after the war to escape ho chi minh. I always attend their ceremony , and they are always so greatful for the aussies who came over to fight for them, and then gave them a new home here when it all went pear shaped.
My father served but never talked much about what happens but did tell me in later years he had several mates die in front of him. One took a bullet for him. Which affected to the day died.
As a an Aussie who Father & Grandfather fought in Vietnam, WWII & WWI (My Great Grandfather lied about his aged to fight in WW1), This Song Gives My shivers & a Tear to my eyes every time I hear it Play. It is Very Sacred to me and Make me think of the Hardship my Family Endured during the these times. The Only Regret I have is that Modern Day Youth & Australian Migrants of Today don't acknowledge the Minutes Silence and the Anzac significance and Memorial aspect of what us Aussie Went through. It's a National Treasure along with the Boxing Kangaroo, The Aboriginal Flag Flag & the Union Jack! GOD BLESS the All Those who suffered.
2019 we shall remember
Rick Gass 2020 we will remember more.Trust me just turn on the news its prophecy coming through.God bless you and all of us
we can't forget
I was going through basic training at Kapooka in 1984 as a young 17-year-old and this song had so much meaning to me back then, the sacrifice and the bravery of these men. This was my anthem back then, and one that still brings a tear to my eye when I hear it.
I only did 24 years for my country, and I served with a few Aussies. They were some "Bonzer" chaps. I would have given my life for any one of them. Brothers support brothers. And I did belong to the 41st IBCT, the remnant of the 41st infantry Division. Who fought and bled with Aussies and Kiwi's in the Pacific Theatre. While waiting for a flight out of Kuwait I happened to run into about four Aussies in a smoking hut in camp I don't remember. I mentioned I belonged to the only American military unit that celebrates "AN-ZAC Day" and they asked "Hows the beer?" I replied "It's America, you can't drink beer on duty." The response was "How the hell can you celebrate AN-ZAC Day without beer?"
Thank you for your service, greetings from Australia.
Every time - the first 5 seconds of this song brings tears to my eyes.
Same here, no matter how often I hear it
I,m hearing you 💯 , had family in ww2 and Vietnam, neither spoke much of wat they endured but we should be thankful for soldiers of war , they fought for our countries and deserve respect regardless of any political views .
He may not have done Vietnam, but this song always reminds me of my Pop (WWII vet.). He was right in the thick of it, like the vets referred to in this song. My heart goes out to all service personnel - past, present and emerging - you'll always have a spot at my fire, Digs ❤
Salute from a u.s. army veteran
Thanks Mate!
Thank you John for being that special type of human being, the one with a brain and a sense of right and wrong. A true national treasure. Also thank you for singing the 2 most import songs in my life, this one and Graduation Day. Thank you from someone who served and continues to serve.
Thank you John. My Son is serving and has been in for nearly 10 years.
I'll be easy on the listener below-The fellow below says the "red rash" sung about in the song is "prickly heat"? No young son-it is from Agent Orange! It is a little "gift" to the Vets who fought in the Vietnam War , made it out alive, and then came home-only to find out Agent Orange, used as a jungle defoliant , caused horrible cancers and all kind of other debilitating stuff. We were told it was "OK"-it won't hurt you.........and many other ridiculous wrongs......
Patrick George; THANK YOU! I SHALL RAISE A BEER FOR YOU & YOUR MATE'S!
Patrick George a very good friend of mine was born with a brain tumor and not expected to live to 20. He did and is now 51, which should come before 50 😂, but it’s from agent orange.
The U.S. Gov't lied to American Vietnam Vets and did it again in Gulf War I. Although they have treated Us better it still makes me mad.
@@lyndahouser798 GOD ALMIGHTY was and still is with him
Patrick George agent orange was a horrible horrible product and they lied about what it was for and then they don't help the guys who come home with the lasting effects of this chemical
Absolutely amazing song. Vietnam 67-68 173rd Airborne. RR Sydney November 1967 ❤️🇳🇿🇦🇺🇺🇸🙏
Vietnam was not my conflict, but this song brings back memories of my war. It never fails to bring tears on, the tightness to that spot between my shoulders. Sigh. Bless all the men and women who will forever carry their conflicts with them, as I do my own.
Thank you for that, may GOD bless the ANZAC. Rest in peace brothers. Sincerely, a yank.
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Peace and Blessings to y’all from America!
thankyou john for the beautiful eulogy you graciously wrote for my dads funeral
Very powerful song. Thank you.
John Schumann, I agree with everything you say. Amen.
Amazing. Vietnam 67-68 173rd Airborne RR Sydney November 1967 🇳🇿🇦🇺🇺🇸🙏😢
Did you know? According to a survey by the Veterans Administration, some 500,000 of the 3 million troops who served in Vietnam suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, and rates of divorce, suicide, alcoholism and drug addiction were markedly higher among veterans.
When i was a kid we always used to listen to Redgum in the car, i know all the songs and lyrics off by heart.
On my 19th birthday my late father woke me up by placing a speaker in my room and played “I was only 19” full blast to wake me haha.
I cant listen to the song without remembering my dad and it always makes cry now but its still one of my favourite songs, now it has extra meaning to me.
Amazing how something that starts as a little fun prank can become so sentimental. That's the wonder of life !
Sgt. Vic Creagh #13401
R.I.P
No one ever mentioned what we were gonna do! Great song. And hug one of us. Trust me we need it!
My training sergeants and warrant officers , and i think ,one corporal , were all part of that conflict , their input in training was paramount , real time experience , I have never forgotten their words or training . I thank you all , as we all should . These men , and women , lead by example .And W.O , Roach , I will never forget your input , along with many others . By the left ,,,
WE understand, from a brother in the U.S.
My father served 69-70 1st infantry division big red 1 .. God bless him and all of our fellow aussies across the pond and all those who never came home !!! Some of the toughest and bravest men this world has seen
My team was drafted into the SOG. I worked with your SAS, They're are no finer troops anywhere.PTSD still rides shotgun with me. Let's pray for the end of war and deal with the out of the blue anger, depression, and the dreams.
I did and yet I still did
And sir. Thank you. This song means alot to me
Blessin's a-guarding ya, Mr Schumann.
Well Said, Sir
We care and thank you all for your service. It is not forgotten.
It is a little known fact that in addition to naval gunfire support the Royal Australian Navy supplied the personnel for a squadron of Huey helos which worked and fought for the US Army in Vietnam.
I Couldn’t Agree More. I’m a Nurse. Chronic Pain. I Used to be a Navy Cadet. My Dream was to Join the Navy or Air Force to be a Nurse. 😢
Yeah.. A song can change things… one person at a time. First I found And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda sung by Liam Clancy. After that it was Fields of Athenry and Green fields of France. The song and Student Visas by Corb Lund came next. Somewhere in the mix was Broken Hymns by Dropkick Murphys
The Aussies are a special kind of soldier, always got the shit end of the stick God bless you all xx
I'm sorry for all that gave us our freedom.. it's 2022 all gone now and I'm vaced here in western Australia sorry for your efforts jus Hope we wake up to fight our own Australia always has love U all no matter wat xxxx
I was BEHIND OUR men who came home from Vietnam and veterans of all wars but they all got a hero's welcome back except the Vietnam veterans .
They stept up and did what they had to and the news back then always made
it seem like we won every firefight 10-1. 20-1 kill ratios was lies. I THANK YOU ALL WHO WENT AND THOSE THAT CAME HOME .
Bloody heroes all of them! Why it took soo long to recognise their service and effort by Government(s) is beyond me!. Part of the ANZAC Legend.
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To date, I did not know that Australians and New Zealanders fought and died in Vietnam. Til today! Today I saw the film about the battle of Long Tan. I have seen many films about Vietnam, but none of them have touched me as deeply as this one (Danger Close, directed by Kriv Stenders). The film is very close to reality. A film that shows the respect and recognition of the victims. I also pay my respects to the brave soldiers of ANZAC and mourn with the survivors and the bereaved. Nowhere should there be war and young people lose their lives in senseless fights ✊🏻✊🏻
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Being born in 1960 I have always had an interest in this War because of my elder brother, I visited Vietnam a few years ago, and what I saw on walking trails, the Museum, and guided by the locals from the Vietnam perspective, is far worse than what we (or just me?) have been shown in Australia. Even when there, kids are born still suffering from Agent Orange. This song and it's descriptive qualities will always be special for me, as it should be to many ... always.
True heros so many made the ultimate sacrifice lest we forget
Thank you for your service
A young lady just covered this it's angelic
To all the vet's from a civie thank you for your service 👍👍
Nailed it,, I'm sad most of the time.
Glad to be Aussie wouldn't have it any other way Cobb 👍👍
Enlisted in 98. Got out in 04. Rough time
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a different time the different war different country I ca relate the same thanks
Thank you xxx
WoW what a great Song!
To Those Who Serviced My Thanks from Merica!!!
Y'all Did A Great Job!!!!
Fabulous John.
In my view every man and woman who has seen active operational service suffers PTSD. Most cure most of it themselves, often with alcohol, yet even in them it remains, forever in the background. I am no exception. I was 34, almost twice the age of many of my soldiers. What a fine group they were.
My husband is a Vietnam veteran with PTSD And to DVA care? No, they give him $6.40 a fortnight. WHAT A BLOODY INSULT.
God bless you sir
YES!!!!!!!
i live it over every night trying to get to the tree line and watching my friends fall every fucking night cant do it
That song made me feel so sad😢😓💔
One hard hitting track ,need a film of Aussie troops in all the wars !
It is simple- hate war, and love those that are prepared to sacrifice to end it
Australia here and I always respected this song now it's a mask instead .. I'm crying for U all fought for this .. God help us and I hate myself at 51 know nothing but wrong
Very moving song....
and to think, as a new migrant, I nearly got sucked in that dirty war, but, I would have served my new country with pride, lest we forget.
@@JL-ny2qs Why not join up now, if you're such a patriot. Plenty of conflicts to get involved with. Note the period and not a question mark.
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HATS OFF TO AUSSIES - Thank you for your service !
amazing intro to an amazing song.
I am grateful to the diggers and kiwis who got their asses in the grass with our boys in Vietnam. I honor all who served for my country and that includes all allies who fought side by side with us. If I was able to serve, I would gladly enlist, no matter when or where it was. If it was World War 2, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Afghanistan, or Iraq, I wouldn't care just as long as I served with honor and knew what it was like to be under fire. Thank you. 🇺🇲🇭🇲🇹🇻🍺🍻
I still can't sleep!!
I wish someone was speaking now. Could use a friend
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Amazing song
I would love sit down and talk to a nam vet and compare thing i saw and did in the middle east with what they saw and did in nam to different conflicts ik but ot would be intresting to just compare the two I saport the guys and gals that whent to nam. I thank everyone one of them when i see them. All i say is thank you for your survive from a young gun like me i got discharged last year but those memmories still haunt me to this day
And they will Brother. Learn to live with them and when the chest deep down in you gets unlocked and the demons come tell them 'come, sit down, have a beer, and lets relive old memories'. They can't control you, learn to control them...... Pleiku, Republic of South Vietnam, 1971-72.
I'm ready to talk any time you are Brother. 1/26th Blue Spader, BRO. 1969, 1970. As was already stated it never goes away, never. All you can do is find the best way you know how to live with it. Oddly enough, I think you'll find you actually miss some aspects of combat.
Try and hold it together tough days ahead.
When I was in the infantry in Vietnam for the US Army, I was only 18.
so sad in this day and age that all you hear about is america in vietnam,when the whole story of the austrailians never told,or the french.then danger close movie came along.respect to all soldiers past and present and future soldiers .
MAPS & Rick Doblin’s work with MDMA assisted psychotherapy for our wounded children is now the best hope to disarm their shocked nervous systems to heal
wish hey do a new one for op slepper