Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan - Official Teaser Trailer

One late afternoon in 1966, in a Vietnamese rubber plantation, 108 young and mostly inexperienced Australian and New Zealand soldiers held off a force of 2500. This is their untold story.
In Cinemas August 8.
www.DangerCloseMovie.com
#DangerCloseMovie

[@jordanthomas4379]

Please go to the movies and pay to see this film, it is a pure Australian made movie with a limited budget, And my big bro was an extra in it.

[@lupuswarrior6785]

I like history and I love good war movies So my hopes are really high for this one

[@beavis1513]

Cool mate.

[@pchae1]

Was he an extra Aussie or Charlie?

[@happyman5.798]

My grandfather told me about the Australians in Vietnam. Said they would stick the VC in the lower spine so they don't run off. Very interesting stories.

[@happyman5.798]

He also said the South Koreans would go hand-to-hand with the enemy instead of shooting them.

[@jokerswarpig]

This is one of those movies thats loooong over due. The ANZAC involvement in Vietnam gets overlooked a lot by history, and its about time part of that story got told.

[@snigie1]

Grey ghosts

[@tomnewham1269]

Libs Hate Montesquieu The American Vietnam veterans received the same treatment as the Aussies when they went home.

[@MMG008]

Libs Hate Montesquieu I recall seeing American GI’s getting spat on and called ‘baby killers’ when they went home from Vietnam? How does that fit into your narrative?

[@davebarratrooper3835]

@@spleen5527 , honor them for fighting a bullshit war that their government sent them to. Its not like soldiers declare wars eh mate? They did themselves proud, and they did us proud.

[@czr7j9]

You would have to be American in the first place to think that.

[@godzilladude1231]

My great grand uncle fought as a VC in he 5th Division in that battle. I only manage to talk to him a few times before he passed away in 2012. He talked a lot about the good and the bad things they did during the war. This one he talked a lot, and till his dying breath he still doesnt believe that they were only 108 Anzac soldiers he fought, due to the fact that they were so ferocious. Even till his death he still believed he was fighting against a larger force. That was how badass the Anzacs were. Additional Note: We also called him Uncle Charlie. A nickname which he hated at first but later learned to love before he died. Rest in peace uncle.

[@jerryshaw1649]

Why you call him Charlie?

[@jerryshaw1649]

@@amostrask1370 But his grandpa is a VC, VC do not call themselves Charlie. That is not persuasive.

[@kapten-awesome]

@@jerryshaw1649 nickname, kinda like in ww2 the germans were called Jerry.

[@godzilladude1231]

jerry shaw we called him uncle charlie because he was a vc. It was a joke we made to him since, yes, they hated being called charlie. But he kinda just sorta got used to it

[@jerryshaw1649]

@@kapten-awesome yeh, but why an English nickname, that seems not real. Grandchild of a ex vet in Vietnam don't call his pop a foreign nick name. I think this story is fake and so on a lot of legendary anzac feat being told here.

[@blackletter2591]

I saw this today and it was fantastic. The theatre was nearly full and you could tell every one there was right on the edge of their seats. We were all waiting for that moment when the first major engagement happened, and we sort of knew when to expect it, but I think every single person in the audience jumped in their seats! You felt like the bullets were headed right at you. Everyone involved in this should get awards, including all the leads. Fimmel in particular was terrific - intense and heartfelt in his performance. The photography was amazing and the music was moving. I'll remember this for a long time. Go and see it!

[@thomasmooney7579]

Saw it last night mate..... a late showing, 6 people in the cinema. Holy sh*t, amazing cinematography reflected the heroism of the troops.

[@someduckwithanultimax6549]

I was waiting for another good Vietnam film. And one about th ANZACs! Brilliant!

[@ahbabomndutz8834]

well me too

[@alastairhutton6156]

Your in a LAD bible article mate 👌🏻

[@1969cmp]

Looking forward to this, very much.

[@SASCAT1972]

If you haven't already...watch The Odd Angry Shot

[@paspax]

Films about the ANZACS ? You're spoiled for choice. Gallipoli is one. The mini series ANZACS is another. The Lighthorsemen is a good one.

[@mikebrase5161]

As a retired American Grunt I can't wait to see this. Respect to all Diggers.

[@jasonkozy5344]

Mike Brase thanks, respect and, thank your for you service

[@mattcullen6109]

Great respect and gratitude to you to mate. THANKYOU for your service

[@redbarron9709]

Mike Brase, respect to you our American grunt mate, we are all forged in the same fire.

[@Aaron-mv1kd]

Absolute legend

[@mylzcrooks5487]

Hell yeah hooah

[@shadowkilla92]

Had the opportunity to be in Australia during ANZAC Day. Was stationed in Robertson barracks when I deployed over there with the Marines. Much love for my fellow brothers and sisters from down under

[@joshuasinclair4463]

"If I had to take hell, I'd use Australians to take it and New Zealanders to hold it" - Urwin Rommel Us Aussies are known for quality over quantity. Lest we forget.

[@orkadian4173]

Hoorah!

[@pegibbons]

Best small Army in the world.

[@pegibbons]

@@amostrask1370 Um... no I am not mistaken.... the Brigade of Gurkhas are a unit of the British Army.... the British Army is not so small! Better luck next time!

[@pegibbons]

@Amos Tusk Interesting, you typed a reply, then deleted it... oh, and in response to your deleted message - I served. Do yourself a favour, and pull your head in.

[@banditothedorito7082]

Erwin*

[@No_Sleep789]

Upcoming movies, take notes. That's how you make a great trailer, not spoiling the entire movie in a 2 or 3 minute trailer.

[@certaininterests7059]

No Sleep spoil a movie about an historical event? That’s like making a movie about the Fall of Berlin and leaving it up to the viewers if Hitler is gonna die or not

[@No_Sleep789]

@@certaininterests7059 My point is, nowadays trailers can spoil a lot of a movie. Especially, and I'm sorry for saying this, if you don't know much about others history in this case the ANZACS. But now we get to learn more about history and those who fought in it, instead of that piece of history being overlooked.

[@supahhotnoodledapx1602]

Certain Interests Not a lot of people know about this event. Excited to watch it.

[@andysamuel45]

but the name already spoil the ending, an all round artillery barrage near them

[@rofi097]

Spoiler alert! Vietnam wreck them all

[@thedarthghost1231]

God bless you ANZACs for sticking with us in Vietnam. The world may forget your sacrifice, but my grandfather didn't, and neither will I.

[@imbetterthanyouis]

no worries mate

[@drapplepear6426]

sacrifice for what? the oppression of the Vietnamese people? they merely fought for their freedom, the ANZAC should have never been in other peoples land, they are just like the Americans in Vietnam, invaders

[@paspax]

@@drapplepear6426 .. Defending South Vietnam from Communism at the invitation of the South Vietnamese... Doesn't sound like invasion to me.

[@luppi5152]

@@drapplepear6426 you speak like a traitor,

[@orlandof6496]

@@drapplepear6426 Yes becuase defending South Vietnam makes them invadere. The war did drag on, but calm down with the hate there bud.

[@Katw76]

Incredibly proud to have worked on this film

[@uro_0111]

Congratulations. It looks very good.

[@johndonwood4305]

You should be. I would.

[@noyser1]

Katw76 I can’t wait till I see this. This looks amazing.

[@NathanChisholm041]

Yeah what was your job mate?

[@johnbetty877]

Can't wait!!! Nothing like this has come up since Mel Gibson's heart wrenching 2002 war classic We Were Soldiers. This looks like it's going to be amazing!

[@rogerwilliamcoates5724]

I hope it dosn't play down the contribution of 161 Battery who have had to wait until this month to be acknowledged with their Viet Nam medal. Talking to one veteran at a reunion last week, and after 24 hours only 1 of their guns was able to still fire and another was so worn out with the number of rounds it fired, it had to be scrapped

[@Craqthump]

shocking to read this, but knowing the bureaucracy first hand, im not surprised, probably a good chance they wouldve lost the base without the support

[@martinl2325]

As an ex gunner in the RA myself so glad to read that these men have finally been recognised. ubique, quo fas et gloria ducunt.

[@ACorey6910]

I agree. The Documentary by the same name talks a lot about the Contribution of that artillery battery saving their hides. And danger close too.

[@Dev.85]

161 Battery were brilliant. I recommend watching the documentary before watching this film.

[@shaynemc7533]

They deserve as much recognition. I knew the story of the gunners very well, But it’s just an Infantry thing and always is. It’s not about what medals you wear, It’s the stories behind them.

[@Craqthump]

its about bloody time.....Thank you for making this, cant wait to watch it, it looks fantastic

[@alexsp7086]

Craq true true was going to say I read about this in the Vietnam the decisive battles book

[@maxwellbraun3844]

Finally looks like an Aussie war film made in the 21st century worth watching. who's it directed by?

[@Strawberry-12.]

Same here as a yank I can't wait to watch this the Australians and New Zealanders have been some of the greatest ally's to America

[@nickmitsialis]

Been waiting for this since IMDB 'kicked the bucket'.

[@MartinWalshDC]

@@maxwellbraun3844 Kriv Stenders directed it. He directed RED DOG.

[@edwinramos5119]

My dad was a Korean and Vietnam war veteran and he told me about the courage of the Australians during the war.

[@JustBreathe436]

@@brutaliskus2188 there is no evidence for that so you can't really say that he killed children in the war.

[@ducnguyen-em8io]

So he fucking forgot to tell you the reason why he came here - my country.

[@JustBreathe436]

Nguyen dude u got a problem?

[@arandomdude449]

duc nguyen no- your half of the country, communist

[@gunner678]

@@arandomdude449 not really. Read the history of indochine from about 1940 to 65 and you should get a more objective picture.

[@zenrising3314]

Most of the Australians and NZ soldiers who served in the Vietnam War never really received the recognition they deserved, or any recognition at all. The war had become so politicised by the end that a lot of people resented and hated on the soldiers, instead of on the politicians responsible. For other returned vets, they found it difficult to join clubs like the RSL because older vets from WW2 mocked the Vietnam vets and said they didn't know what real war is. As a result they lived silently with their experiences and PTSD, and many still do. It's good to see a film celebrating these guys. On ANZAC Day it would be nice to see more focus put onto Vietnam vets as well, while they're still with us. It's good to remember the dead from older wars, but celebrating these people while they're still around is underrated and important.

[@lambofbodom5610]

zenrising I couldn’t agree more. Some of these blokes didn’t even have a choice thanks to the National draft being used to “recruit” soldiers. They still fought and died bravely under extreme conditions. They definitely deserved more recognition from there fellow countryman upon their return of service. They were disrespected by the lucky ones who didn’t get drafted or volunteer. As an Australian I have a huge amount of respect and pride for all of our AUS and NZ servicemen and women, past and present. They did what was required of them and often with high praise from their respected allies, but also the soldiers they fought against. 🇦🇺ANZACs🇳🇿 Lest we forget

[@1969cmp]

The US President recognised them though. 😎

[@TwentyTwelven]

So true

[@NighthawkNZ]

Kiwi Soliders on returning from Vietman were told to take off the uniforms and best not say they were in Vietnam

[@Maddog1911]

A vietnam war movie featuring Australia... Thank you ford for this blessing

[@gavincook4684]

Mercury_Mad_Dog You never seen an odd angry shot?

[@schultz1963]

@@gavincook4684 I love the film "The Odd Angry Shot". An over looked Vietnam war film.

[@schultz1963]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6DFkniNob6YmNE

[@mtereletsky1]

Have any of y’all seen Tunnel Rats? i can’t get it to play on my fire tv stick but if story is true to what actually happened, the Australian army played a huge part in it

[@themodernmonarchist]

Thank you Chevy

[@Raul_Menendez]

Wow. Rising Storm 2 HD looks pretty good

[@makergreen]

When this film is released on, RS2 have to open the free play season for a month.

[@wonder_9315]

RS2 RTX enabled

[@ejay4881]

Did this give anyone else chills 🇦🇺🇳🇿

[@belkistorres]

Gave me chills, even though I’m not Australian. Semper Fi to all my ANZAC allies.

[@Arltratlo]

no!

[@arandomdude449]

Arl Tratlo y not??

[@Platano_macho]

Thank you guys for fighting in Vietnam.I lost 6 family members in that war some in the US Army and Airforce and they never came back the same thank you

[@shifty2129]

American here: God bless the Anzac forces. Fought with us bravely in the pacific during world war 2. Nothing but respect here. May the fallen Rest In Peace

[@Flogge11]

Your welcome, ANZAC forces have fought with US in nearly every war and police action, ie WW1, WW2, Korean, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Afghanistan. We may not be big, but we are always there with you. I believe Stormin Norman was quoted as saying...'Give me 10,000 Australian SAS and I'll end this war in a week.'

[@quinnreverance611]

🇳🇿❤️🇺🇸❤️🇦🇺 Forever may our alliance stand!

[@CheeseburgerFreedomMan_]

@@quinnreverance611 Indeed!

[@GoA7250]

Lest We Forget.

[@tkPuncake]

I am Chen someone’s salty over our allies

[@timthewarlord2304]

Welcome to Australia’s biggest underdog battle

[@titaniumquarrion9838]

Yeah lets not worry about battles like Gallipoli, the Western Front. Beersheba, Tobruk, or Samichon right? Long Tan was an epic fight and a tragedy but lets be honest and put it in perspective - it wasn't the biggest battle where Aussies were vastly outnumbered and suffered horrendous casualties..

[@timthewarlord2304]

Titanium Quarrion only said it was an underdog battle because alltime10s put it on number two spot for greatest underdog victories of war The Australians were kind of out numbered in the in the fight I should know I am Australian

[@titaniumquarrion9838]

​@@timthewarlord2304 Being from a country does not make you an expert on it's history by default. You then go on to sate you got yoru info from "alltime 10s"??? So do you know because you are an Aussie or becasue you saw it on "alltime10s"? Yes they were outnumbered, took horrendous casualties but prevailed. That makes it costly, tragic, historic and inspiring but not by definition the "biggest" underdog battle in scale and magnitude when you compare it to battles in Korea, WW2 and WW1 where company sized elements as part of Battalions in defense bore the brunt of repeated wave attacks by thousands of enemy and artillery for days on end like the battle at Samichon in Korea otherwise known as "The Battle of the Hook" by 2 RAR who held the left flank: "On the night of 24 July 1953, the Chinese 137th Regiment attacked 2 RAR aiming for the gully between the Hook and Hill 111. D and C companies of 2RAR, on Hill 111, bore the brunt of the attack but lost no ground. During the day the Chinese artillery, provided by the Soviet Union and much stronger than at any previous stage of the war, bombarded the Australians. Nowhere did the CPV penetrate to the Australian trenches. On the morning of 26 July, the Chinese abandoned the attack after losing 2000 casualties. In the last two weeks of the war while holding the Hook, 2RAR lost 17 killed and 31 wounded. The battle honour The Samichon was awarded to the Royal Australian Regiment." But hey as an Australian you'd know all about that right? :-)

[@timthewarlord2304]

Titanium Quarrion I happen to also be a good history and the Australians only had 18 KIA and 24 WIA and both sides clean Victory

[@titaniumquarrion9838]

@@timthewarlord2304 That comment made zero sense. Feel free to clarify what you are on about anytime....

[@jackyp91]

Looks brilliant, refreshing to see Australian/New Zealands side of the story

[@terryharris1291]

@H R They did not win this battle.They beat South Vietnam,not the Anzac's or America on the battle field.During Tet the VC were wiped out .

[@vincelowry2671]

My father's cousin was there with the NZ Artillery, No. 5 gun. As a bartender I've meet a few people who were also there and heard their stories. Kia kaha, Lest we forget 🌹

[@jonathanalcaide1530]

*Scared ANZAC soldier* Who's there!? *Vietnam tree* Không có ai.

[@justjohn460]

Funny dude 😀

[@shiruma9475]

Lmao *laughing in Vietnamese*

[@ilosttehlegs4517]

I love how it’s accurate Vietnamese

[@masonm1124]

Đó là tôi cây cộng sản.

[@capoocat2712]

Xung phong!!!

[@pooperdrop]

My God, I never thought I'd see the day we saw our ANZAC Vietnam vets on the big screen. FANTASTIC!

[@1969cmp]

The Odd Angry Shot.

[@ellowmaboiii4550]

Finally a movie tribute to our fallen brothers (NZ & Australia) ❤️

[@charliemcfacefuck4798]

I think there was a tribute in Christchurch not to long ago.

[@Widemouth1832]

My professor in college did two tours in Vietnam. He always had high praise for the Aussies professionalism and ability to improvise if things went wrong. #RESPECT

[@matodiniv]

huh..Didn't know Ragnar Lothbrok is spending his time in Valhalla popping noobs on Rising Storm 2

[@christianbell2420]

Matodin IV 😂😂😂

[@JR_ST]

Some people forget the Aussies and New Zealanders fought in Vietnam as well. God bless em’ all.

[@gubbahbunji7313]

We seem to get left out alot.

[@JR_ST]

Joshua Flentjar Artillery is still a form of fighting. It’s an indirect engagement.

[@splodium]

Kangaroos & Kiwis. ✊

[@harry1976ize]

I went to the theatre to see this in 2019 .. the only movie I saw at the theatre that year as I had a significant loss that year .. Travis Fimmel was Absolutely Outstanding .. The Storyline was Outstanding .. The Cast, Cinematography, Sets, Direction .. and the heart ♥️ this movie had being a true story was just mind blowing .. I’m Glad the one movie I did see at the Cinema that year was this one !! It puts fire in my belly when I see our Australian Actors telling Our Australian Stories !! This Movie Leaves You With A ‘Seething Want’ For More Of This Quality Storytelling !! .. Danger Close .. along with Hacksaw Ridge .. Both Movies Set The Standard Sky High & What Magnificent Movies They Both Will Forever Remain !! ♥️

[@johnsonyoung2352]

When we go to movies and pay to see this film , even if the war is brutal , we will remember this forever in Vietnam war It is a pure that Australian made movie with a limited budget

[@roderickclerk5904]

1:13 King Ragnar. That is my name. King Ragnaaaaaaa. I can't wait to see Travis Fimmel.

[@collinsagyeman6131]

WHO IS YOUR KING?!!!!!!?

[@jfnuyen]

@@collinsagyeman6131 You best look up the TV series......Vikings.

[@TehPrismCODTrickshotting]

@@collinsagyeman6131 no its who wants to be king

[@Sheharyarjavaid]

I need new eyes. Didn't recognize him until reading your comment.

[@jfnuyen]

@@Sheharyarjavaid I didn't recognize him at first without his beard and viking haircut, but when I noticed his eyes, I felt I had seen him before. It then dawned on me, he was good old Ragnar. 😉

[@ashleycleaver7766]

I think we need to remember the sacrifices. 18Aug is a solemn day in The Sixth Battalion for 18 lives lost. The mother who lost two sons on the same day and the courage shown against insurmountable odds. It will be a hard day for the very few survivors who are still alive today from both Delta and Alpha companies. Lest We Forget.

[@Dogboy1092]

Rightly said Ash... But let's not also forget B Company, 6 RAR. They were out on the original patrol before being replaced by D Company and were the first ones back to reinforce them.

[@gibsonethirty2836]

@John Skrelnik Knob Jocky

[@Dogboy1092]

Always one fellow who purposely overlooks the message just to stir. Keyboard warrior.

[@tehbone8604]

Glen L if only the nva was fighting for the freedom of their own people and not for power, but of course the us fucked everything up

[@demanischaffer]

@John Skrelnik Lets give a shoutout to the victims of the North, such as the families of intellectuals, police officers and military members who had their families executed by northern terrorists

[@wardog0327]

Thank you for your service Anzac brothers. From: An American Marine. Rah!

[@c3aloha]

Wardog 03 yut kill

[@dkayflowers79]

year 00' 0811 Marine, rah kill

[@gettimabodybag6213]

Thank you so much mate. I got a few U.S Marine buddies & as an Aussie who married an American i am honored to have U.S Marines in my family. Thank you for you're service too my friend.

[@wardog0327]

@@gettimabodybag6213 I've ran into many ANZAC brothers while working as a bouncer. I always made sure to take care of them and bought them a few rounds.

[@wardog0327]

@BORN AGAIN ATHEIST Most definitely!

[@flamegator3251]

Respect to you Australia, from America across the Pacific, thank you. 🇦🇺🇺🇸🇦🇺

[@zacandmillie]

I have had the honour to meet many of the veterans of this battle because my former artillery unit was pivotal in supporting the infantry with 'Danger Close" artillery fire.

[@mattcullen6109]

THANKYOU for what you guys did mate. Im not a soldier but I'll always respect the servicemen and women in Australia and New Zealand .THANKYOU from a greatful aussie.

[@ducphan4263]

I thought they stopped making movies about Vietnam war years ago. It's kinda nice seeing the war from a different perspective, especially movies made in modern time.

[@ducphan4263]

@Libs Hate Montesquieu WW2 and Vietnam war are two different wars

[@beno244]

'They' meaning USA Stopped pumping out their propaganda peices about the vietnam war because theres only so many times you can beat the dead horse before it stops making money. Looks like aus/nz wants to tell the story of what happened when they were in vietnam.

[@Kytota]

Yeah, what happened in Long Tan was an Australian involvement with a bit support from the Americans. So, this is a story from the Aussies perspective. While there's still controversy regarding who actually won the battle, it was still impressive that the outnumbered Aussies put up a huge fight.

[@jb76489]

beno244 yeah, all those movies about the US loosing, classic propaganda amiright?

[@othertalk3313]

@@jb76489 Hah... exactly. I don't know what kind of Vietnam movies made in the US that guy was watching. All of the classics are obviously anti-war, even anti-US itself at some points.

[@Thanh-mb3ke]

The true hero actually fights and dies when they defend their country from the invaders. Thank you for mentioning our 2500 heroes. From Vietnamese with love

[@timmcphee3045]

Technically the invaders were the VC from the north... The ARVN and allied forces were defending south Vietnam...

[@RowneyPowers]

Thanh.....

[@thanhbinh7114]

@@timmcphee3045 initially , there were no north and south VN, US and alliances came here and separated our territory with their bombs, bullets and now ,you say that we invaded our land, our forebear's land, wth man ? they defended south vn from what ? from the people living in their homeland ?

[@timmcphee3045]

@@thanhbinh7114 There is actual video footage of the north invading, this isn't exactly fiction... After the Paris accord and the agreed peace the north invaded again and broke the agreement.

[@lukerogers7044]

I can’t even imagine what it must have felt like to actually survive through that whole conflict, only to be shit on and forgotten upon return....

[@stevenobrien557]

Should have done a better job...

[@phil6025]

I'm usually disappointed by the cinematography in films depicting Oz troops in more recent wars, and I'm always frustrated by the failure to recognize some semblance of standard patrolling configurations in battle scenes in most films. This. is. looking. exciting.

[@afulle02]

You don't get out much, do you Phil!

[@TonioD49]

@@afulle02 What kind of stupid response is this? What does this even mean?

[@majestic._]

@@TonioD49 he likes to insult people for having hobbies and a personality

[@josephgirardi9522]

That’s why it’s called Hollywood

[@TonioD49]

Look at these losers insulting this man because he notices details in something and would prefer it be more accurate. Pathetic.

[@nolstagicway3977]

Well, It's the battle of Long Tân, in Vietnamese "Long" means "dragon" and "Tân" means "new". For some people who interest in Vietnamese

[@theyinthetree3480]

huy le nhat lịch sử cũng mà :)

[@masonm1124]

huy le nhat chúc một ngày tốt lành

[@jfz_luan5351]

Chuẩn luôn, lúc đầu đọc tựa phim không hiểu gì :)) nhờ bạn tui mới hiểu

[@ianfarr-wharton1000]

only interest in the food.. Easy to make and very nice. yum!

[@quanledinh2239]

Mình cũng ko hiểu Long Tan là gì, Long Tàn à?

[@lopezalehandro1666]

first there was Jadotville now its Long Tan, some really good movies coming out.

[@l1a146]

Can't wait for this. Seen the documentary a dozen times, it's legend in the RAR and NZ artillery. About bloody time someone made a movie. The real story is so epic so let's hope they don't feel the need to "Hollywood it up"

[@mmotpm5237]

Made in Australia, by the guy who directed Red Dog.

[@MichaelRyanPetsinwater]

Glad to see someone finally came up with the money to make this most worthy of productions.

[@nickthorp5790]

Looks very well made. Congratulations to all involved. Best wishes from England.

[@beausinclair4605]

Battle of bloody Long tan. No sepos there to bugger it up. Give it Aussie, you little beauties. Support the Australian film industry.

[@johnnyneverletmedown53]

There was a US 155mm battery, right in the thick of it, along with 2 Aussie and 1 Kiwi artillery batteries. So some respect here please. All guns were firing at 8-9 per minute vs the normal 6 per minute, it was largely an artillery battle saving outgunned and out numbered infantry, with little logistical support. US were there dude, along with RAAF brave Huey crews.

[@Mr-Damage]

@@johnnyneverletmedown53 There was 2 US 155mm's firing in support but the guns were trained to the enemy's rear and withdrawl routes as Morrie Stanley himself said the 155's were to big to bring in close support, other than that there was no Australian arty it was all kiwi guns and the rain/ cloud cover was to thick for the 2 phantom's on station to deliver there payload on the zips so they dropped there ordinance way to the rear.

[@stevenobrien557]

Oh the Australians buggered it up nicely.

[@sonofportsmith4435]

Nigel Nobody there were 2 x Australian Bty’s firing in support of 6RAR during Long Tan.

[@RobJ21]

Every Australian needs to go and watch this movie when it’s released. By doing so you’re not glorifying the war or making any kind of statement that war and the loss of lives is ok. You are simply letting the men who went when their government called on them, [many by conscription meaning-they had no choice and many at only 18 years of age] they are not forgotten and certainly did not deserve the treatment and the public condemnation they received when they returned home. To each and every person who served, thank you for your service and sacrifice. Regardless of whether you’re an Australian, New Zealander, American, North or South Vietnamese, bless you and your loved ones. Lest We Forget. There are No winners in War. #DangerClose #LestWeForget

[@bigsoap186]

RobJ21 there is no loser in a war, just one that loses more

[@matthewwitt2537]

Looking forward to this. The trailer evokes themes in WE WERE SOLDIERS (2002) and GO TELL THE SPARTANS (1978).

[@marsaresmars]

2 great movies...

[@gregpartridge1142]

Finally Company Commander Harry Smith and the men from Delta Company 6RAR, the pilots and aircrew of 9 Squadron RAAF, the men of 161 Battery RNZA and the troopers of 1 APC Squadron get some long overdue public recognition for their brave actions during that action. Its a pity that it has taken this long for a realistic movie to be made of that battle; so many of the veterans are no longer with us.

[@titaniumquarrion9838]

You make out like Long Tan hasn't got attention in Australia - It is the subject many numerous books, articles, news stories and documentaries. Yes this is the first movie but certainly not the first time it has got public recognition. I'd argue after Gallipoli and Beersheba it is likely the most well known Aussie battle to the average person on the street.

[@phillipinglis8959]

Ditto to all that. I wonder how many negative responders have actually read Harry Smith's book and understand the enormous circumstances under which it was conducted. Not to mention the politics of feeble command decisions by higher ranks not within cooee of the battle front.

[@gregpartridge1142]

@@titaniumquarrion9838 I partially agree with your comments. The Australian public have some knowledge and understanding of the historical battles at Gallipoli, the Charge of the Light Horse at Beersheba and perhaps the AIF actions on the Western Front during WW1. When it comes to WW2, the average Australian might be able to tell you something about the horrors endured by the captured Allied forces who were worked to death on the Burma/Thailand Railway, maybe the aerial attack by the Japanese on Northern Australia and the shelling of Sydney Harbour, the 2nd AIF actions in the Western Desert and most would have heard about the Kokoda Track! I would argue that the average Australian knows absolutely nothing about our contribution to the Korean War and even less about our actions during the Malayan Emergency. In relation the Vietnam War, I agree that some Australian's would have heard about the Battle of Long Tan, but most would have little understanding of the details involved and how a vastly outnumbered Royal Australian Regiment Infantry Company managed to survive and repulse repeated attacks by a much larger enemy force, comprising regular units of the North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong elements. As an aside, it was not unusual in the early and mid-eighties to still encounter serving Vietnam Veterans in the ADF, albeit their numbers were becoming less and they were normally senior Officers or NCO's. Our Company Sergeant Major (CSM) and Platoon Sergeant were both veterans of 3 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) actions during the 1st Australian Task Force Battle of Fire Support Base (FSB) Coral and Balmoral. After work when we were all gathered in the Mess, it was normal accepted practise to "take the mickey" out of all other elements/members of the Australian Army, plus the RAN and RAAF obviously! However, when our CSM and Platoon Sergeant were present, you never - ever made any derogatory comments about 6RAR, nor in particular the "drop shorts" from the Royal Australian Artillery (RAA), 161 Battery Royal New Zealand Artillery (RNZA), 9 Sqn RAAF or 1 APC Sqn Royal Australian Armoured Corp (RAAC). Any fool who broke this rule normally ended up near naked on the parade ground at 2am doing PT exercise until they collapsed from sheer exhaustion, as the sun slowly rose in the east - having just received hours of personal instruction from the CSM and Sgt. The respect that these two senior NCO's had for 6RAR, plus the RAA, RNZA, RAAF and the RAAC was legendary - 6RAR obviously because of their actions at Long Tan during 1966 and the RAA, RNZA, RAAF and the RAAC for not only their support of 6RAR during the Battle of Long Tan, but also for their later contribution to 3RAR's survival during the 1968 Battle of FSB Coral-Balmoral. Both D Coy 6RAR and later 3RAR provided airborne capability for the Australian Army. My respect to all who served and died during the Vietnam War, regardless of Service or Branch, Regular or Conscripted.

[@titaniumquarrion9838]

@@gregpartridge1142 You stated: "I would argue that the average Australian knows absolutely nothing about our contribution to the Korean War and even less about our actions during the Malayan Emergency." I never stated that wasn't the case so you aren't arguing about ti with me - I agree. I also stand by my statement there are numerous books, tv segments and docos about Long Tan and I'd argue more Aussies would have heard about it, even if they don't know the details, than the key battles fought by Aussies in Korea. The biggest issue I have with Long Tan is the lack of formal military recognition not civilian recognition and how long ti took for the few to get the little recognition (Honours & Awards) they did from the battle. Of course much of that was a result of WW2/Korea veterans then in senior leadership positions who did not consider Vietnam to be a "real war". The ADF has now gone the polar opposite and hands out DSMs/DSCs etc like candy to officers these days for simply doing their job (or rather get their subordinates to make them look good) . Hell you don't even have to perform that job under fire to earn one.

[@alerdorzzz6988]

I fought in the battle of long tan. I remember using my L2A1 LMG while holding the right flank with my squad leader. Charlie appeared from the fog and started shooting from the tree line. Enemy mortar fire bombarding our position killing my ammo bearer and wounding our platoon leader Lt. Flint. The enemy took point after point with their Commander effectively using Ho chi mind trail, SAM’s (AA) and their SL’s squad tunnels. Last objective, no reinforcements and for 5 minutes of holding the ruined mansion. Both sides resorted to nade spamming and screaming ” Go home Gi” Lt. Flint played his bugle and yelled ” fix bayonet boys”. We charged into the enemy... 10/10 rising storm 2

[@cdahdude51]

YAAH

[@vally3475]

They must add a fortunate son to this. Jokes aside, this'll be a great movie.

[@jamesbarrett5591]

Lest we forget .. such brave young men ..

[@Arrowheadbob]

@@rubenmanssens You're confused. It was North Vietnam who invaded.

[@jackie520]

@@rubenmanssens it never did. The communist North vietnam invaded south vietnam which invited the US for help.

[@rohanahern5053]

Ruben Manssens These were ANZACs, not Americans

[@thitran1362]

As a Vietnamese myself, I respect these soldiers who fight their best. Even though we were once on opposite sides I still respect the soldiers who fight for their ideas and especially for each other. ANZACs are tough warriors who really gives us a tough fight.

[@minhscollection6209]

@@jackie520 Search google for "People's Liberation Armed Forces of South Vietnam". The US invaded South Vietnam which invited North Vietnam for help. Invited? What a cute word for INVADED. There is only one Vietnam. And Vietnam was betrayed by the US in 1954, from allies became enemies, from one Vietnam they cut it into two part of Vietnam.

[@Elviso97]

Ragnar with M16 🤔 ... OK, take my money !!!!

[@farji3760]

M16A4

[@EpicMRPancake]

ar-15 actually. They called it an Armalite, which is the same thing.

[@wingman4259]

@@EpicMRPancake M16 and AR-15 are not the same thing ffs

[@EpicMRPancake]

@@wingman4259 AR-15 and Armalite are the same thing.

[@wingman4259]

@@EpicMRPancake The rifles they would have been using had a select fire between semi and full auto, so no they were not using AR-15s in Vietnam, because the AR is only semi-auto.

[@sweatypits8315]

Saw this yesterday. Freaking great movie!!! Go see it people

[@big-irish-git]

My favourite thing about this war movie was that it was a 'proper war movie' - no Hollywood sentimentality like getting to know the characters and their girlfriends in Australia before the war etc. Straight into the action literally from the opening scene.

[@user-gd7fx4jf5c]

About time they made a movie about 6RAR DCoy in Long Tan, hopefully it is accurate and concise of what these brave men endured.. Lest We Forget.

[@coreyneil121]

It's been produced by an ex-Australian Commando Martin Walsh, and 6RAR DCoy commander during the Battle of Long Tan, Lt Col Harry Smith (who was a Major at the time) consulted on the project, so should be the goods fingers crossed.

[@user-gd7fx4jf5c]

3RAR in Kapyong against all odds would make another great movie against the massive red army 😉 Old Faithful

[@coreyneil121]

Hell of a battle sided with the Canadians and backed by NZ artillery against the PVA, would definitely make for an inspirational movie 👍

[@BEAR_S55]

BLITZKRIEG 74 your damn right there!

[@fox19delta21]

Danger Close: an artillery term meaning that you are dropping rounds closer than 500 meters to friendly troops. With a blast kill radius of up to 150 meters and a dispersed radius of up to 300 meters, calling a danger close mission takes A LOT of accurate grid plotting and skillful artillery gunnery. Being off by one mil can mean the difference of dropping an HE round on the enemy or your own troops

[@megatron8490]

Even though its about austrailians im still excited to see another war movie. There arent enough these days. People just dont respect service members like they used to. Thank you austalians.

[@mikethemechanic7395]

Such a rough war. My first year in the Army(1993) I served under Vietnam vets. I respect them so much. On both sides. And all countries who helped us. People seem only to highlight USA and not our allies. My wife is Lao. I got to speak to a few ex soldiers who fought Americans during the war. My great grandfather was a Waffen SS Hungarian fighting in the eastern front. My other grandfather was in Italy fighting the Germans. War is hell. It happens.

[@caintindal1671]

Same as the battele of Milne Bay 10000 Japanese Soldiers up against 600 Australians

[@jacklang3314]

The Battle of Milne Bay was 1943 Japanese soldiers attacking 8,824 Australian and American troops, you might be referring to the East Timor Guerilla war where 600+ Australian and Dutch troops fought 12,000 Japanese or the beginning of the Battle of Isurava where the 39th Militia Battalion (around 600 men) held against several thousand Japanese soldiers before being reinforced by the 2/14th and 2/16th Infantry Battalions.

[@dev3rse580]

it was the other way around lol

[@stephenhazeldene7719]

Jack Lang m

[@mathewkelly9968]

Cain Tindal as if we outnumbered the Japanese at Milne bay

[@HungLe-rv7rx]

bullshit film, Vietnam only had regiment 275 and battalion 445 (nearly 700 ppl) in this battle and lost about 50 men

[@edmonddantes3640]

To all the ANZACs who served in Vietnam, thank you for your service, you are not forgotten here in the States. God Bless.

[@mattcullen6109]

Im not a soldier but god bless our American friends who were there for us in our countries darkest hours

[@asneakychicken322]

@Leo Peridot pretty sure WW2 where our American allies were there for us at the Battle of the Coral Sea was during one of our darkest hours. Re-read his comment carefully this time.

[@graysonmcmillan8690]

Former SBS scout here, salute to those brave ANZAC soldiers. My grandfather was a SBS sniper, fought viet cong with some brave Aussies and Americans in the nasty Khe Sanh. May the old man bless me above. It's been an honour to serve in the same unit with you, grandpa.

[@liamforan4105]

I’m American but huge respect to these guys. You’re heroes all of you.

[@JETFOURLITRE]

Cannot wait to see this. I would love to see a modern high production film about Tobruk too, my grandfather was there, surrounded by Germans for months and they held them off.

[@raggedyandy74]

Looks like it’s going to be a great film. I’ve so much respect for the heroes who bravely fought against such odds !

[@kaos27kaos27]

I watch Battle of long tan documentary every ANZAC day on you tube , Its a great doc.

[@bzrkmaniac7157]

I’m sitting in the VA parking lot waiting for my mental health appointment that I go to every week. Looking forward to this. Hope it’s good.

[@MS-ux6ze]

get well soon brother.

[@Dogboy1092]

I've been waiting so long just to even see the trailer! The film will be amazing... Hopefully many Australians and New Zealanders will see it. We tend to overlook movies about our own culture and history unfortunately. But this will be brilliant.

[@MiaMooreA]

Cries in Canadian.

[@bogdanmeoff2399]

@@MiaMooreA canada is a shithole

[@1969cmp]

With Ragnar in the flic, that will be a draw card.

[@Ludwig1625]

@@bogdanmeoff2399 calm down

[@fredd9340]

@@bogdanmeoff2399 Tell me how Canada's a "shithole"?

[@ArcangelGamingEntertainment]

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.

[@PR0389]

Lest we forget.

[@nikitz7818]

next should be about the maori batallion that fought in Crete , greece during ww2

[@neocon3932]

God Bless All who served in Vietnam!!!

[@lordbao6678]

Even though we were once enemy, the Braveness of the Australian Soldiers in the war is Undeniable. Long Tan show the true capability of the ANZAC, they are not just a historical footnote but capable men whose triumph will be remembered by their Country, allies and should be recognized by us, the Vietnamese.

[@thekameleon9785]

Nice. Iam Dutch and saw a docu about this. The Aussies deserve recognition.

[@mattcecil6692]

Don't forget the Kiwi's. I'm Australian but I respect the Kiwi's just as much as I respect our own servicemen and women

[@VLcommodore1987]

About time we got another Australian war movie. Will help to teach the younger generation what they went through! Much respect.

[@marc4159]

I saw that kid that acted in the punisher, I know the acting in this is gonna be brilliant. The way he played a damaged marine was just so beautifully executed

[@mrDredd1966]

It's about time the Australian Vietnam war history was shown, this looks awesome!!😮

[@beno244]

Australian/New Zealand*

[@1969cmp]

@@beno244 The focus is Australian with a significant role played by EnZed. Just like at Beersheva.

[@bertmurphy5998]

Ohhhh I got shivers watching this, I think this will be travis's finest work

[@123youtue1]

Tbh I thought this was just another terribly made CGI war movie like all modern war movies. I gotta say I’m impressed

[@themadmonkey6608]

Paris: you will never conquer me!! Ragnar: who's next? Vietnamese forrest: Hold my beer.

[@onepunchflan3071]

Hahaha. Ragnar brought me here

[@im9282]

Immediately thought of The Odd Angry Shot, when I saw this trailer... if you haven't seen it, you should!

[@longthanly7061]

Australian and American heroes are alive in the hearts of Southern Vietnamese forever.

[@meoandanh2260]

3/// hả?

[@Aaron-mv1kd]

@@clayton8296 they were kiwis?!

[@scallie6462]

@@Aaron-mv1kd ANZAC stands fir the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. They were both

[@lordgalahad5392]

😂😂😂

[@thedevil2411]

Unknown viewer Đoán xem

[@xxxCrackerJack501xxx]

Oh this looks really cool, people always seem to forget Vietnam wasn't just the Americans

[@phillipasalisbury7570]

Great movie well worth the wait have watched it 3 times already thank you brave Aussie soldiers welcome home

[@gtf600]

Watched this about a month ago during an exclusive early release. Excellent movie, not overly dramatised as movies tend to be.

[@boxieracorn8445]

Ogstonator X to doubt

[@73hd99w]

I didn't realise Ragnar sailed all the way to Vietnam.

[@duylai2224]

Balerion 1 more epic tale for the bard , that one time when Ragnar sail too far east leading 107ANZAC bois against some trees

[@73hd99w]

@@duylai2224 I wouldn't be surprised if Rollo joined the Vietcong.

[@EstebanMataVargas]

It is very important a people never forget the sacrifices of its soldiers. Well done for you, my Aussie friends.

[@user-by4nm3jf2k]

They basically died for nothing

[@EstebanMataVargas]

@@user-by4nm3jf2k ´The more reason to remember then, my friend.

[@trilokshah9554]

This has to be the best trAiler ever made!

[@commietearsdrinker]

Vietnam war movies will never tire me. It's all i always wanted, a good reason to go to the theaters other than to watch superhero movies.

[@queenkhasiregar]

the best comment.. superhero movie? where were they during vietnam war? 😆

[@Lightningranger24]

@@TDnN_Noks So was the Comedian

[@raggedyandy74]

Well said John ! They always seem to release superhero movies on this day the most solum day of the year so sad that they think they can utilise this day to make money.

[@Jupiter.141]

@@TDnN_Noks no it's logan

[@edgychico9311]

*Rising Storm 2 : Vietnam*

[@Vashtorical]

TAKE ME HOOOOOME COUNTRY ROOOOOADS

[@cmdrblade2485]

The Stratatigerizer Our radioman mic spammed that as we were pushing the NLF back. Admins loved it and let him mic spam the team. We kept him alive cuz we NEVER LOST A MATCH. Also John F Kennedy was our commander and we constantly called BROKEN ARROW the second it was available........ we never fell back past Alpha on supremacy because of that. The broken arrow landed on top of a church that was Alpha point with no roof. The whole team authorized broken arrow before the point started to cap. VICTORY IS OUR TRADITION WE NEVER LOST A MATCH WITH THEM

[@halflifeepisode34980]

Better run through the Jungle.. don't ever look back

[@kaizermierkrazy6886]

Already been used

[@wyattpeterson6286]

Also a decent movie about the Battle of Verdun wouldn't hurt.

[@wyattpeterson6286]

And one about the Battle of Lone Pine.

[@obiwan2906a]

About time they made a movie about this. Long over due, can't wait!...

[@jacobduggan8008]

The prequel to "The Odd Angry Shot"

[@maxfrankow1238]

Jacob Duggan jeez I almost forgot about that one.

[@aus_patriot859]

the only complaint i have is i have to wait until 8th August to watch it

[@ADayintheLifeoftheTw]

The lack of forced CCR ensures I will buy at least two tickets.

[@Streetw1s3r]

Great to see Vietnam war movies being made again. I feel like not enough people make movies to tell these stories of 'Nam. Everyone still focuses on WWII. It's about time our Vietnam veterans get some recognition.

[@MaximumCrash]

Recognition for losing an unjust war?

[@HeartLandCMS]

Finally some credit where credit's due. Looks fantastic fellas. Looking forward to it.

[@Nat11us]

No kissing scene or romance scene,ok I will sit front lines

[@INFILTR8US]

just because you can't get any, don't hate the rest of us who can

[@krystofkristof1001]

@@INFILTR8US wow please stfu

[@kaizermierkrazy6886]

@@INFILTR8US nice

[@MarkyDav]

Saw it today, it was fantastic. Please go and support this film.

[@weshoward4301]

Oh, YES! Bring it - and about bloody time.