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OverviewWhat was it like to sit in the drivers' and gunners' seats of the Australian tanks and armoured personnel carriers that fought in the Vietnam War? Jungle Tracks takes us into the thick of the battles, the ambushes and the horrendous mine incidents that claimed the lives of so many Australian soldiers. Veterans of the Armoured Corps share their experiences of fighting in the jungles and paddy fields of Vietnam. In their own words, these men describe the special skills they needed and the dangers they encountered. And with brutal honesty, they tell the story of the decisive role played by the armoured forces in all the major battles involving Australians - both the failures and the incredible successes. Gary McKay, himself a Vietnam veteran, and Graeme Nicholas, an Armoured Corps soldier, skilfully assemble these men's accounts to provide a unique view of the Vietnam War. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gary McKay , Graeme NicholasPublisher: Allen & Unwin Imprint: Allen & Unwin Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 22.80cm Weight: 0.524kg ISBN: 9781865084497ISBN 10: 1865084492 Pages: 352 Publication Date: 01 April 2001 Recommended Age: From Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand ![]() We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsForeword Illustrations Glossary of terms and abbreviations Preface 1 Introduction 2 Training for War 3 Here Comes the Cavalry 4 Koalas No More 5 Ambushing: Waiting, Waiting 6 Escorting: Road Runners 7 Defensive Tasks: Walls of Steel 8 Troop Carrying: Mount Up 9 Rumble in the Jungle 10 The Battle of Binh Ba 11 Mines: the Hidden Menace 12 Casualties 13 Cool Down, Switch Off 14 Not Only, But Also 15 The Enemy 16 The Aftermath Endnotes Bibliography IndexReviewsExperience has led me to think that I would approve of this book, and this has proved to be the case deserves to be read and appreciated widely.' Hugh Collis Stand To Author InformationGary McKay served as a rifle platoon commander in Viet Nam and was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry. His time in Viet Nam was the basis of his first book, the bestselling In Good Company: One Man's War in Vietnam. Graeme Nicholas was an Australian army tank officer. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |