Battle of Long Tan - Little Pattie interviewed by Greg Swanborough

Battle of Long Tan - Little Pattie interviewed by Greg Swanborough - Vietnam War

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Patricia (Little Pattie) Thompson as an entertainer interviewed by Greg Swanborough for the Sharp End.
[AWM F10648 Film courtesy of the Australian War Memorial]
Civilian entertainer Patricia (Little Pattie) Thompson who was part of a NSW Concert Party visiting Vietnam in August 1966, shares her memories of her performance at Nui Dat on 18 August 1966 as The Battle of Long Tan unfolded.
Little Pattie was only 17 years old when she went to Vietnam along with Col Joye and the Joy Boys.
Little Pattie is the cousin of Chrissie Amphlett lead singer of The Divinyls.
She was interviewed by Greg Swanborough for 'The Sharp End', a 1992 documentary produced by The Motion Picture Company Pty Limited.
More about Little Pattie - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_P...

Пікірлер: 36

@kcharles8857 2 жыл бұрын

Watched 'Danger Close' and went looking for this girl. after countless videos of 'Surfer Boy' I found this remarkable lady. Such a tiny person, yet has a huge personality.

@stuartgarfatth1448 9 ай бұрын

I have never seen this. Here, 'Little Pattie' (Pattie Amphlette) , pretty much, speaks as a Soldier that's experienced Combat. Until I die, I will ever stand in awe of Her. She is all that embodies Australian.👋.

@criscoleman 4 жыл бұрын

Is the entire interview available anywhere? Little Pattie never stopped being gorgeous.

@absolutfreeman1033 3 жыл бұрын

Came here after watching Danger Close : Long Tan movie

@absolutfreeman1033 3 жыл бұрын

@Kyrie Alberto Thank you mate

@cel1ca298 3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@Tiago_Gun_Zalez 2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@kevinaylesbury1969 4 жыл бұрын

And the Americans almost straight away gave recognition to the men , But The Australian Government took 45 years what a Bloody disgrace , the government sent these boys there and then doesn’t give a crap the oldest boys were 2x22 year olds all the rest were 19 - 21 that didn’t make it through the battle . Honourable politicians my ass , these blokes went from innocent boys too bloody honourable men in about 2 seconds flat , medals on them mean nothing if as Aussies we don’t remember the facts what these true bloody hero’s did and sacrificed even the ones that came home didn’t come back as a whole part of them will always remain on that battlefield, And we shall never forget you brave honourable men , ever !!! Lest we forget

@nicholasbartonlaw341 2 жыл бұрын

They distinguished themselves and Australia.

@nicohusky 2 жыл бұрын

100% Agree with you. Disgraceful the way these brave men were treated by the Government.

@James-kv6kb 9 ай бұрын

Well I'm certainly proud of all our service men in all the conflicts punching above our weight

@alexlanning712 3 жыл бұрын

Good on you Pattie--different times, different opinions--you dont have to excuse yourself

@vincentcleary675 9 жыл бұрын

dear Little Patti. It was not a jeep load of soldiers that "kidnapped?" Col. It was a very good mate of mine and yours truly. We, and I think Col,had a really good time. We really had to back off on you for obvious reasons, you were too gorgeous. It was really a great pity that it was Long Tan Day.

@Wolfsschanze99 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing like a good Liberation, hope the rumours are true that Col could hold his own with the Tinnies. Thanks for your service Vincent

@themarkofglass 2 жыл бұрын

Good on ya mate You served you country and did us proud. I'm glad you left Little Pattie alone. She's awesome

@stuartgarfatth1448 7 ай бұрын

Your words are TOTALLY important regarding what ACTUALLY happened here, they snuff out every other word from speculative, uninformed sources!. Well done!!.👋.

@dswamig 4 жыл бұрын

Aussies are great, were and still are. 🥂🍻🎉Australia👏👏

@AR15SP1 4 жыл бұрын

Only problem is the anti firearm legislation

@bighulkingwar_machine1123 3 жыл бұрын

They can’t have guns there?

@brothermaynard3200 3 жыл бұрын

@@bighulkingwar_machine1123 We can, but we need a licence and there are strict restrictions that apply.

@trevordonohoe3712 Жыл бұрын

hey ... dont forget our cousins, the kiwis saved many lifes and took them. with great artillery cover.

@James-kv6kb 9 ай бұрын

@@trevordonohoe3712we give them shit like brother's would but when it comes down to it they're just like us they've just got the speech impediment that's all

@MartinWalshDC 11 жыл бұрын

Little Pattie is the stage name of Patricia Amphlett and she is definitely not Pattie Newton. Little Pattie is the cousin of Chrissie (Christina) Amphlett lead singer of Australian band The Divinyls.

@saigoneze4465 3 жыл бұрын

Martin Walsh Red Dune Films didn't know that ! amazing fact i can see it now

@urbanpermie6307 3 жыл бұрын

I knew this also, and you can definitely see the family resemblance in the face.