Battle of Long Tan

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:the_Vietnam_War
gptkb:People's_Army_of_Vietnam
gptkbp:aftermath increased Australian military presence in Vietnam
gptkbp:awards Medals awarded to participants
gptkbp:casualties 18 killed, 24 wounded
Australian: 18 killed
North Vietnamese: estimated 245 killed
estimated 245 killed, many wounded
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Australia
gptkb:North_Vietnam
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_Harry_Smith
gptkbp:communication radio failures
gptkbp:community_impact debate over Vietnam War involvement
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired songs and literature
gptkbp:date August 1966
August 18, 1966
18 August 1966
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations affected Australia-Vietnam relations
gptkbp:duration approximately 4 hours
gptkbp:enemy gptkb:Viet_Cong
gptkbp:government_type increased support for veterans
gptkbp:has_ability requested but delayed
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied in military academies
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:historical_event remains a topic of discussion in Australia
gptkbp:historical_significance pivotal moment in Vietnam War
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Long Tan
gptkbp:influence Australian military doctrine
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:6th_Battalion,_Royal_Australian_Regiment
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:Long_Tan_Cross
annually on 18 August
gptkbp:landscape rubber plantation
gptkbp:legacy symbol of Australian commitment in Vietnam
gptkbp:location gptkb:Long_Tan,_Vietnam
gptkbp:media_coverage significant in Australia
gptkbp:military_branch recognized for bravery
approximately 108 soldiers
formed to support veterans
gptkbp:military_strategy combined arms approach
approximately 2,500 soldiers
gptkbp:notable_battle analyzed for lessons learned
influenced future training programs.
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:participants gptkb:Viet_Cong
Australian forces
gptkbp:primary_source eyewitness accounts
historical books
gptkbp:result Australian victory
gptkbp:significance one of the most famous battles involving Australian forces in Vietnam
gptkbp:strategic_importance halted enemy advance
defense of Nui Dat
gptkbp:tactics surprise attack
ambush
gptkbp:tradition not executed by Australian forces
gptkbp:video_output depicted in documentaries
gptkbp:weather_conditions heavy rain