When the Scorpion Stings: The History of the 3rd Calvary Regiment, South Vietman, 1965-1972
May 2002 · Allen & Unwin
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When the Scorpion Stings is the official history of the 3rd Cavalry Regiment in South Vietnam, 1965-72.
The Regiment was the first unit involved in the establishment of the Australian Task Force at Nui Dat and the last to leave when the Task Force was finally disbanded. The versatility of the Armoured Personnel Carrier allowed the Regiment to function in dual operational roles: firstly as cavalry, and secondly as armoured transport support. In this way the unit became known as the workhorse of the Australian Task Force, with its daily routine constantly changing and virtually impossible to pin down. The unit's small size, yet extremely dangerous capabilities in action are reflected in the regimental emblem-a scorpion.
The Regiment participated in many of the major battles of the Vietnam campaign, including Long Tan in 1966, and often played a key role in the outcomes. However, until now its unique achievements have all too often been lost within the larger accounts of the various infantry divisions to which the Regiment was attached. For the first time, this account documents the role of the 3rd Cavalry Regiment-one of the most decorated Australian units that served in South Vietnam-and the lives of the men who served within it.
The Regiment was the first unit involved in the establishment of the Australian Task Force at Nui Dat and the last to leave when the Task Force was finally disbanded. The versatility of the Armoured Personnel Carrier allowed the Regiment to function in dual operational roles: firstly as cavalry, and secondly as armoured transport support. In this way the unit became known as the workhorse of the Australian Task Force, with its daily routine constantly changing and virtually impossible to pin down. The unit's small size, yet extremely dangerous capabilities in action are reflected in the regimental emblem-a scorpion.
The Regiment participated in many of the major battles of the Vietnam campaign, including Long Tan in 1966, and often played a key role in the outcomes. However, until now its unique achievements have all too often been lost within the larger accounts of the various infantry divisions to which the Regiment was attached. For the first time, this account documents the role of the 3rd Cavalry Regiment-one of the most decorated Australian units that served in South Vietnam-and the lives of the men who served within it.
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Paul Michalak
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August 11, 2019
Very informative and gripping account of the 3rd Cavalry Regiment in South Vietnam, 1965-72. The 3rd Cavalry Regiment was one of the most decorated Australian units that served in South Vietnam and this is a must read for anyone who is interested in Australian military history or military history in general.
About the author
Paul Anderson was a former member of the 3rd Cavalry Regiment and in 1971 he served a tour of duty with A Squadron 3rd Cavalry Regiment in South Vietnam. At the end of the war he returned to the Rural Bank of NSW until his retirement in 1996. Paul died soon after completing the manuscript for this book.
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