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| − | The [[M16_rifle_series#M16_Rifle|M16]] also appears fairly regularly in the documentary, carried mostly by officers and scouts. | + | The [[M16_rifle_series#M16_Rifle|M16]] also appears fairly regularly in the documentary, carried mostly by officers and scouts. Sergeant Bob Buick (11 Platoon) recalls using the Armalite AR-15 in both the film and his memoirs; the AR-15 was in fact the basis for the M16 rifle, but it was possibly referred to as the Armalite by Australian and New Zealand troops in-country. |
[[File:M16-SP1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The original M16, the first version, firing in a 20-round magazine, adopted in large numbers by the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam. This has the original 3-prong flash hider. It would later be replaced by the upgraded M16A1 - 5.56x45mm]] | [[File:M16-SP1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The original M16, the first version, firing in a 20-round magazine, adopted in large numbers by the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam. This has the original 3-prong flash hider. It would later be replaced by the upgraded M16A1 - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
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The [[M16_rifle_series#M16A1_Rifle|M16A1]] appears amongst Australians in a couple of scenes. This is anachronistic, since the M16A1 was introduced amongst U.S. troops in 1967, and would have hardly reached Australians by that time. | The [[M16_rifle_series#M16A1_Rifle|M16A1]] appears amongst Australians in a couple of scenes. This is anachronistic, since the M16A1 was introduced amongst U.S. troops in 1967, and would have hardly reached Australians by that time. | ||
[[File:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm. What distinguishes it from the original M16 was the addition of a raised rib around the magazine release button, changing of the forward Receiver pins, and the addition of the forward assist button on the upper receiver.]] | [[File:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm. What distinguishes it from the original M16 was the addition of a raised rib around the magazine release button, changing of the forward Receiver pins, and the addition of the forward assist button on the upper receiver.]] | ||
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| + | ==AK-47== | ||
| + | The [[AK-47#AK-47|AK-47]] is carried by Vietcong troops. | ||
| + | [[File:AK-47.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Type I AK-47, hybrid stamped/milled receiver with prototype slab sided magazine - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
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| + | ==SKS== | ||
| + | Vietcong troops in the film also carry [[SKS rifle|SKS]] rifles with underfolding bayonets. | ||
| + | [[File:Simonov-Russian-SKS45.jpg|Russian Simonov Type 45 aka the Russian SKS rifle - 7.62x39mm. The Russian SKS has a milled receiver and a blade bayonet. The rifles were issued with hardwood or laminated stocks. This example has a hardwood stock.]] | ||
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| + | =Submachine Guns= | ||
| + | ==Owen Submachine Gun== | ||
| + | Australian Radio Telephone Operators (RTO's) carry the [[Owen Submachine Gun]], probably due to it's lightweight and reliability in jungle combat. Indeed, the Owen was in service in Vietnam until 1966, when it was replaced by the similar [[F1_SMG|F1 Submachine Gun]]. | ||
| + | [[File:Owen-gun_400.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Owen Mk I Submachine Gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Category:Australian Produced/Filmed]] | [[Category:Australian Produced/Filmed]] | ||
[[Category:Television]] | [[Category:Television]] | ||
[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] | ||
Revision as of 23:46, 15 May 2012
 Work In Progress This article is still under construction. It may contain factual errors. See Talk:The Battle of Long Tan for current discussions. Content is subject to change. |
The Battle of Long Tan is a 2006 ABC documentary made by Red Dune Films. Narrated by Sam Worthington of Avatar fame, and employing a mixture of veteran interviews, archival footage and dramatic reenactments, it tells the story of the events of 18 August 1966, when D Company of the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment fought a fierce battle with local Vietcong forces at the Long Tan Rubber Plantation in the Phuoc Tuy province of the Republican of Vietnam. Despite being a documentary, it employs actors using uniforms and weapons correct for the period, making it eligable for inclusion.
The following weapons were used in the documentary The Battle of Long Tan:
Rifles
L1A1
The L1A1 is the main weapon of 6RAR in the film, not surprising it was the standard-issue Australian Defence Force rifle during the Vietnam War.
M16
The M16 also appears fairly regularly in the documentary, carried mostly by officers and scouts. Sergeant Bob Buick (11 Platoon) recalls using the Armalite AR-15 in both the film and his memoirs; the AR-15 was in fact the basis for the M16 rifle, but it was possibly referred to as the Armalite by Australian and New Zealand troops in-country.
M16A1
The M16A1 appears amongst Australians in a couple of scenes. This is anachronistic, since the M16A1 was introduced amongst U.S. troops in 1967, and would have hardly reached Australians by that time.
AK-47
The AK-47 is carried by Vietcong troops.
SKS
Vietcong troops in the film also carry SKS rifles with underfolding bayonets.
Submachine Guns
Owen Submachine Gun
Australian Radio Telephone Operators (RTO's) carry the Owen Submachine Gun, probably due to it's lightweight and reliability in jungle combat. Indeed, the Owen was in service in Vietnam until 1966, when it was replaced by the similar F1 Submachine Gun.
