Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan | Artillery Target My Location

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Scene clip - with 50% casualties, including the death of their 21 year old Platoon Commander 2LT Gordon Sharp, the 28 young men of 11 Platoon, Delta Company 6RAR, is surrounded by hundreds of North Vietnamese and Viet Cong soldiers and running out of ammo, Sergeant Bob Buick (Luke Bracey) requests artillery on their own position.
Starring Travis Fimmel, Luke Bracey, Daniel Webber, Nicholas Hamilton and Richard Roxburgh.
Directed by Kriv Stenders. Screenplay by Stuart Beattie. Produced by Martin Walsh, John Schwarz and Michael Schwarz.
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[@dessy2222]

The best thing about this movie is that the radio comms are the actual radio comms recorded in the hand written HQ logs on that day. Not many movies have that aspect of reality. Nice job.

[@Benderswe1]

oh ive heard those and they takes u right back in time...iven if u werent there

[@cusefan5510]

You never realize how important artillery is until you hear about what it was like on the receiving end. In the battle of IA drang the American artillery fired continuously for almost 3 days. It creates an impenetrable wall when accurately placed. This movie shows it extremely well. Props to the Kiwi gunners. You guys have this Americans respect forever.

[@manyanful]

R remember it was at the start only 1 battery the Kiwis and it was later that the other 2 were allowed to be involved

[@Ocker3]

Indeed. Everyone agreed that the incredibly precise fire of the NZ gunners were invaluable in Korea and Vietnam.

[@LongBinh70]

Throughout the history of modern warfare, far more casualties were caused by artillery than any other means.

[@morrogin5986]

at the time, we had their irritation as the US arty (not shown in this film, but there was US arty there) used heavier guns than us, which were considered less accurate...they were expressly forbidden from doing danger close fire and it apparently irritated them

[@grahamsmith347]

bloody good shots ,and follow orders !!!

[@beccieboo5742]

My great uncle was Phil 'Doc's Dobson. He passed in 2019. He will forever be a hero. Every time in this remake they call out Doc... that's my uncle. ❤

[@roybennett6330]

Mate, thanks for his service

[@xdef1ne]

Thank you

[@stevewebb6512]

Beccie I met your Great Uncle. I met him at the Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum on the occassion when Harry Smith received his Star of Gallantry. I also spoke to him at the funeral for the late Corporal Buddy Lea, who I served with in the Army. It was held at Hervey Bay. Your Uncle was a great bloke. A brave man indeed and he saved quite a few lives that day. You can be so proud of him. Lest We Forget.

[@rc59191]

There should be an ANZAC memorial next to the Vietnam one in Washington it wasnt their fight but they followed us in anyways. Grandpa had nothing but nice things to say about them when he was in Vietnam.

[@prisonmike9244]

We’ll follow you anywhere 🇦🇺🤝🇺🇸

[@jamesdown3139]

not to mention it was Australia's major conflict without great britan and other commonwealth countries. Always proud of our vietnam diggers, shame it has taken far too long for them to recive the respect they deserved

[@simonacland9028]

thank you from australia

[@paulgrieshop5024]

Australia signed the SETO agreement in 1945 saying they would help out any country in southeast Asia in case of trouble and they committed to help in 1962

[@TheNomadWandering]

Lest they not be forgotten( America)

[@jimlascola]

Calling in Artillery on your Position when being over run now Thats Soldiering.

[@dougwestphal7003]

Yes Sir. It does. Uncommon Valor and Bravery. Big Brass Ball Too! 😳👍

[@TheLindsaysam]

I was a digger in D company 6RAR in 1983 and wore the US presidential citation for this battle , I was only 18 , the Australian army still had lots of serving veterans then , we all had a big reputation to live up to because of what happened in that rubber plantation in August 1966, but it did save a lot of Aussie diggers , the NVA avoided any direct contact with Australian infantry after that battle

[@johnevans388]

Just watched the DVD and one of the ironies is that the US Presidential Citation was awarded to D Company 6 RAR in 1968 but the Australian equivalent wasn't awarded until August 2011 - 45 years after the battle! There's something wrong there.

[@lukewise1227]

There was a further heavy battle/confrontation at FSB Coral and Balmoral. The artillery were required to fire fletchet rounds because they were being over-run. The mortar pits were over-run. I have been lifelong mates with veterans who were there. They get a little annoyed because Long Tan gets all the mentions. 3RAR were dug in for nearly four days under attack.

[@mackenshaw8169]

I remember everyone who was a sargeant and above for S/NCOs and WOs wore the two Nam gongs and the combat clasp. A few had Borneo for good measure. Pretty intimidating for a young bloke. Amazing teachers though.

[@teniagray2181]

Thank you for your service God bless you I'm glad you made it back GOd be with you forever

[@mindzombie1176]

This movie and the Battle of Jadotville were the two best movies I have ever seen on Netflix. I hadn't heard of either of these events, so when I saw the title I was immediately curious and boy was I given a treat. On top of it being a great movie, it spreads awareness of the sheer bravery and courage shown by those men on that day. Absolutely loved it. 10/10

[@Arlec90]

The Aussie, Kiwi and US gunners did a magnificent job. Many were ill from the cordite fumes, exhausted but kept feeding the guns.

[@InoFughaul]

Cool little tit bit. I was unaware cordite was still being used in the late 60's. I had the privilege of being around the guns of the 7th Field Battery in the very early 90's. We had 6 guns. The oldest was commissioned in 1944 and our newest was 1955. I can't recall now, but I know at least 2 if not all of those guns saw active service in Vietnam.The end of an era, they now use 82mm mortar... nowhere near as cool to see in action.

[@kimbaldunsmore4633]

@@InoFughaul It was not cordite. The propellant in the 105mm howitzer ammunition was called FNH (flashless non-hydroscopic). The ammunition was not mated and there were 7 yellow charge bags in the cartridge; you were told how many charge bags for each battery adjustment or fire for effect mission depending on the range. You then ripped off the surplus bags before mating the shell and cartridge on a tray then loading. Yes an ex-gunner from many, many years ago, Then spent 30 years in the Australian navy This is a hard movie to watch, but is a must-see for everyone to show how fucked war is, having been to a couple myself.

[@Michael_OBrian]

"If I had to take hell, I would use the Australians to take it and the New Zealanders to hold it." -Erwin Rommel.

[@baileysadlier4769]

rommel said that??

[@notcrazy6288]

@@baileysadlier4769 I just looked it up. He actually said that.

[@wingnoot338]

@@baileysadlier4769 It's attributed to him during the many battles that he had with the Aussie and Kiwi forces in africa.

[@robbie1155]

He sure did

[@SuperWesty177]

He also said “Give me the Maori Battalion and I will conquer the world”

[@toresan2590]

in an interview with the kiwi FO, he said they requested it on their position but he just adjusted to infront of their position

[@colincampbell817]

I got chills in the film when the went from Fire Mission Battery to Fire Mission Regiment!!! Also as an ex infantryman I greatly appreciated the weapons handling and the fire discipline demonstrated in this film.

[@cazadoresnorteamericanos]

Great film, it a beaut when a regiment fires. You can feel the vibration of the earth miles away.

[@MrCalman65]

Intelligence reports stated the NVA had trouble locating our machine gun positions, as an ex gunner i can appreciate that a good fire position is life, especially for a gunner. As W/O Floyd at the old Battle School at Tully said to me once " son as soon as you fire that thing, your'e gonna draw the crabs"

[@Bjarku]

Such an underrated film. One of the best Vietnam films for realism

[@m1cmufin712]

Most movies get artillery completely wrong, this movie is the most accurate I’ve seen to date. From the jargon to the function

[@shanecook3102]

I just found out my uncle was a sergeant in the 161st artillery who helped out in this battle & here I fought he was just a truck driver. Very proud of him & his military achievements

[@brustar5152]

Not the first time Kiwi Arty saved the day. Battle of Kapyong, Korea another example of Kiwi arty called onto "danger close" Canadian position for hours at a time.

[@jammyscouser2583]

I knew an old bloke who was in the 16th Field Artillery. He hardly ever spoke, but one day a mate asked him ' what was korea like ken?' and out of the blue he said, 'stab up. always stab up'

[@snieves4]

Its always nice to see other country’s veterans get the recognition they deserve in cinema and documentaries.

[@BelloBudo007]

I'm in tears watching this. An extremely tough call & I'm pleased that our Kiwi mates did it, and got it right.

[@florastewart7957]

Researching how other countries fought in wars; briefly mentioned in US media, but having watched the warmth between Australian, New Zealander troops and American vets at airports and military bases, it made me realize there is a lot I don’t know. Thank you.

[@0Zolrender0]

Aussies and Kiwis are brothers.... The US are just mates.

[@patrickkenyon2326]

As an American vet from a family of vets, we have great respect for our cousins, the Aussies and Kiwis. You guys have always been there when we ask, and you go all in.

[@scottbrown7073]

Although our boys didn't have the training or gear as you guys, from the boar war to both world wars and Vietnam we have gained respect from friend and foe alike, I'm no solider nor half these men fighting, but a true Aussie will hold his ground when his mates are needed as major Henny Smith said hours later during the battle stay strong, protect your mates, your delta company. Respect to the USA from Australia (I said we could hold our own but without you guys we would most likely be speaking Japanese by now)

[@mr.m1garand254]

Hell of a sergeant, love from America allies forever🇺🇸

[@aussie207]

God bless delta company 6 RAR.

[@randomlyentertaining8287]

Running out of ammo mid battle happens more often than one would think. Also, shout out to our Aussie cousins. They never really get the recognition outside of their own country that they deserve for the work they did in Vietnam. The VC could handle fighting Americans but were terrified of fighting the Australians because the Australians were better jungle fighter than the VC were.

[@robleary3353]

Bloody heroes! The balls to call down an artillery drop on your own position, plus the balls of the artillery commander to do it.... Nuff said. Lest we forget.

[@liverpoolscottish6430]

Usual EPIC performance from the Aussies and Kiwis. Huge *RESPECT* from Britain to *FAMILY.*

[@ralphgreenjr.2466]

When I went through Infantry OCS in 1969-70 we worked with artillery learning to call in fire, preplan targets, and call for final protective fires (Danger close mission). The last preplanned fires were for the coordinates you were standing on. I was only 20 and Vietnam was a reality. Glad I never fired that last plot.

[@Isgonesomewhere]

This film looks brilliant, mad praise on all those effects. Practical will always beat cgi imo and those rounds went off with authenticity. The mud debris and the light choking dark smoke really sells the hell that is being on the recieving end of an artillery bombardment. Bloody good job

[@richardwilliams3031]

Just watching this now on Netflix. As ex artillery the attention to detail regarding the radio transmissions are spot on. For those who don't know, when a fire mission is called then all call signs are dropped except 'over' at the end.

[@Lwis]

The radio transmissions are completely accurate from the battle. All handwritten and taken from the logs, then put into the movie.

[@caveman4598]

Fire for affect

[@brockclark8712]

this was one of the many Australian battles of Vietnam and deserved the same respect as ww1 and ww2 veterans instead of being abused when they came home

[@mikebrase5161]

Im an American retired Grunt and all around history nerd. The sheer level of gun porn in this movie and it's attention to detail with making sure the right weapons were 100% legit to this specific time period in Vietnam is 10/10.

[@tacticalmarsupial6201]

Don't see the Owen in a lot of movies unfortunately

[@Tommy-5684]

@@tacticalmarsupial6201 true though its nice to see the SL get some love too

[@crabpeople2137]

They went to the effort to make sure all the people were using the exact same guns as their real life counterparts

[@dougwestphal7003]

Much Respect to the Very Brave Young Men from Australia. When shit goes wrong you stand together and stand your ground

[@xdef1ne]

Seen this film in the cinema, not massive screen but was perfect for this film. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time, nearly in tears at the end. I had no words afterwards, just had to leave and go about my day as best as I could.

[@benwilson4121]

Morrie Stanley an absolute legend

[@gillesguillaumin6603]

1966, we are in 2020. It's a shame nobody made this movie sooner.

[@anthonyeagleton4126]

I believe the veterans were reluctant to have a movie made about it. They didn't want the battle to be done wrong by a movie. My understanding is that in order for the movie to be released it needed approval from the veterans first.

[@Arlec90]

Funding, small audience that would be interested. Tough market when its Australian orientated film.

[@chrisholland7367]

Good to see a film about the Australian and New Zealand contribution to the war in Vietnam. This is a great film watched a few weeks ago for the first time. It's possible that the Australians brought with them a wealth of experience from fighting against comunist guerrillas with the British during the Mayalisan Emergency.

[@shadwknight1644]

Really?? Why haven't I heard of this? The things you don't hear in school..

[@raybenstead2548]

By far the best Vietnam war film ever made. At the time of the battle i was fresh back from Aden and posted to RAF Coltishal.

[@rustykilt]

I have to rate this movie as one of the best portrayls of men in war. As a biased Aussie, I was proud of our blokes and how they carried with them the best traditions of ANZAC. The courage and tenacity of the North Vietnamese is a tribute to their people.

[@rexbarron4873]

The Vietnamese dead were buried with honour which is why the Long Tan cross is is the only war memorial allowed to stand in Vietnam. All French and American graves and monuments have been erased.

[@maxackland6796]

God bless Delta Company but thank Christ for the Kiwi artillery

[@dwrdwlsn5]

So many people in the US these days are so enamored with automatic weapons that they simply forget about things like artillery. Yeah, your M4 with all its cool attachments will do so well against a battery of 105mm from 10 miles away. This is VERY good portrayal of danger close. Until you have gone through something like that, you do not understand it. You cannot. Personally, I cannot because I have never been there. I have talked with many who were in such situations in WWII, Korea, Vietnam and more recent conflicts. This is not something you EVER want to do, but in the end, it is not OUR choice. Kudos to the filmmakers for portraying it so well.

[@JammyDodger45]

During my 20yr career as a Royal Marines Commando I never worked with an ANZAC who I didn't like and respect. Totally professional, hardcore troops and every one a genuine guy. But if you think the movie is good you should read the book, it's outstanding.

[@thepumpchumppp]

This was such an amazing movie. It's nice to see a foreign film

[@TheMDGMobile]

Kiwi arty was gold!

[@thespitefuldodger]

Our kiwi brothers!

[@ltcmdrtobyfox3969]

Love this film. Propper tear jerker. Masterpiece

[@andrewnewton2246]

Platoon and this movie were the two best Vietnam War movies.

[@ryanpzy9336]

Best Australian movie ever made

[@GuyC7]

Travis Fimmel nails it every time

[@rl2699]

Just watched this movie today and it was absolutely awesome and well done. It started off a bit silly and typical but escalated very quickly

[@iaingirling9530]

ANZACS soldiers are the best in the world 1914 - to this day

[@LastRonin47]

Fantastically done film. Those Auzzies certainly know how to make a damn fine war movie. This and Kokoda are top notch.

[@lordzob4874]

i love this movie because unlike others it doesn't glorify war

[@geoffperry8656]

A truly heroic moment in our time

[@haydengoodall6767]

RNZA 161 battery- Korean war, kapyong Valley, anzacs and Canadian company facing overwhelming Chinese regiment. Accurate and effective fusilade from kiwi gunners stopped the big push. Snipers with Howitzers.

[@SRN1850AN]

Although the film takes some license it does illustrate the effectiveness of artillery support! The diggers involved remain under recognised!

[@donkemp8151]

11 years in the Infantry but never in combat. The closest I ever came was calling in fire on our bunker while we were safe and sound. God Bless these heroes.

[@hmasdropbear1372]

o7 to the Kiwi Artillery for keeping us in the fight. ANZACs forever.

[@tacticalmarsupial6201]

God bless Kiwi artillery

[@thdieu9191]

i like the credit. God bless all, who fall in that war.

[@dastemplar9681]

This movie really embraced the importance of having artillery support on your side.

[@Wylie77]

Such an Amazing film! had me in tears much love from Australia

[@unclematt3]

1:49 So they desperately needed immediate artillery fire, and yet everybody stands around for quite some time doing nothing but looking pensive.

[@DJ70906]

Saw this film the other day. Brilliant and fantastically accurate. Love it. Respect fully to the men portrayed in this movie.

[@iainking4256]

I have read nearly all these comments, and agree with them all, being an artillery gunner I am as biased as hell, can still smell the cordite and am half deaf from the rounds going out. Lastly can’t forget the APC’s they came into the battle and literally swept the battle ground clean, you just can’t beat the 50 cal for ground clearance. God bless them all .

[@peterblackadder5780]

I salute to all the brave soldiers involved

[@bryanm5233]

This is an absolutely great movie!

[@cazadoresnorteamericanos]

I had the privilege to shoot danger close missions for my brothers in Afghan, allowed time to suppress the enemy to recover our casualties. God is on the side with the most artillery.

[@victabeer3960]

Bloody good movie that . Respect to the Vets

[@Thenetherlandsman]

R.I.P to all men and women who died in all wars in the history of the world. God blesses you all war veterans. And those war veterans who are still out there and alive, I hope you all are doing well.

[@repetanorton3174]

Fantastic Movie and Truly worth watching.

[@martinsparrow150]

Golden bless those Aussie and those Kiwi supports I'm a Kiwi who lifes now in Perth that's the Anzacs Il live and remember who ever

[@jonathangair8031]

Again. Never quite realise the power of artillery until it proves itself.

[@raymondyee2008]

I remember hearing about this battle in the documentary "Australians At War".

[@gettimabodybag6213]

The Australian actor that played Henry Bowers in the IT chapter 1 & 2 is in this too & so is the guy that played Smitty in Hacksaw Ridge.

[@user-np7di6wu1q]

artillery effect is almost same as hacksawridge. love that effect.

[@zikryazmain2240]

This exact scene Punch me straight in the feels

[@bradleydavies4781]

Target my location !

[@koalathebeast995]

Am not sure about other war films but this is the first I notice the real face of the enemy in any movie.

[@kavekinisbulivoubulivou1410]

great movie.feel so real.thanks australia.met 2 ex.vietnam vets last year.

[@R3TR0J4N]

Recently watched it, the movie also shows the beautiful aspects of Vietnam environment early on the film.

[@pitselhuh]

My grandad was an artilleryman in long tan so seeing this is really cool.

[@aaronbrown8129]

This movie gives me the chills and amazing to watch

[@shuikicheung9956]

This is a true story the brave Australian or down under soldier fighting in Vietnam war ! The story about small group Australian against whole regiment regular north Vietnam soldier!

[@peterstorch1252]

Jungle fighters, NEVER go out side of the range of your artillery! Artie, the Kings of battle.

[@hoponasu2471]

very good movie - well done - no hollywood bs

[@harry1976ize]

Absolutely 100% 🔼 hopo nasu

[@jamesmccrindle8633]

When you’re a warrior and no you’re going down and decide I’m taking as many of them as I can with me.men of men

[@lovelife2017]

Gotta love that 1 second splash time

[@yorkshire_tea6875]

The part of this film that i thought about for some time after were the enemy size estimates. The "greater than your callsign"

[@vickiy.forsyth6497]

This was a great movie. I find it strange that The Battle of Long Tan is remembered more than it is.

[@norton750cc]

The last thing a CPO wants to hear is a X11 FPF, But any delay could cost lives, squalking on the radio about it delays the effective fire. Normally X11 is in front of position by 100 mtrs. X FPF OMP is a last resort and must be fired immediately, no chit chat.

[@jasonmefferd1483]

Good movie. Great song from it too

[@karlrichmond7754]

This was a fantastic movie

[@johnmilton3836]

In my humble opinion, its a no brainer. Call it in!

[@AMCmachine]

This movie was great.

[@markfryer9880]

I actually met a guy in Melbourne years ago who was writing the script and organising to get the film of this battle made.

[@petew5289]

That was some close artillery support

[@davidcarr7436]

I'm am of the age that I would have been called if my country had chosen to fight in Vietnam. Thankfully, Canada didn't. Deepest respect to all who fought.

[@cartersmith8560]

May God bless the ANZAC soldiers .....they held Phuov Tuy province for five years

[@jasonhorne4533]

Always did love calling in an Arty strike

[@patrickjohnnybobbin7323]

Brave men

[@johns8249]

Great movie

[@renecalderon2122]

Excelente película.