Ep247: First to Fight - 1RAR in Vietnam, 1965

It's been 60 years since the first Australian combat troops were deployed to Vietnam. In this episode Mat discusses the political situation that led to their deployment, their early actions and the lessons learned that helped shape our commitment to the war.


Presenter: Mat McLachlan

Producer: Jess Stebnicki


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