Long Tan Books

If you are interested in learning more about the Battle of Long Tan and some of the personal stories of veterans who fought in the battle, we highly recommend the following books.

Mentions in Despatches: An infantry platoon in Viet Nam, June 1966 – June 1967 by Dave Sabben. A fantastic coffee table book self published by Dave Sabben, former 2nd Lieutenant commanding 12 Platoon, D Coy, 6RAR during the Battle of Long Tan.

The Battle of Long Tan: The Company Commanders Story by Harry Smith. Publisher: Big Sky Publishing, 2015. Lt Col Harry Smith SG MC (retired), Officer Commanding Delta Company, 6RAR.

The Battle of Long Tan by Lex McAulay. Publisher: Arrow Books, 1987. This is the first book ever written about the Battle of Long Tan and it is a fantastic read and resource. It is difficult to get a hold of.

The Battle of Long Tan As Told By The Commanders. Publisher: Allen & Unwin, 2004. This is the book written by the seven Long Tan Commanders; Maj Harry Smith (OC D Coy, 6RAR), 2Lt Dave Sabben (Commander 12 Platoon, D Coy, 6RAR), 2Lt Geoff Kendall (Commander 10 Platoon, D Coy, 6RAR), Capt Morrie Stanley (FO 161 Bty, 16 Field Regiment, RNZA), 2Lt Adrian Roberts (Troop Commander, 3 Trp, 1 APC Squadron), Flt Lt Bob Grandin (9 Squadron, RAAF) and Sgt Bob Buick (Platoon Sergeant, 11 Platoon, D Coy, 6RAR).