This Podcast, Long Tan Mission Analysis from The Principles of War Podcast, tells of the history of the build up to the battle of Long Tan.

Have a listen to this PME podcast to gain an understanding of how D Coy, 6 RAR was decisively engaged by an enemy with a force ratio of 20:1.  Surprise and Flexibility are principles to inflict on your enemy, not on your own side! This podcast explores how the planning and deployment was impacted by decisions at home. Have a listen and discover the background to the deployment of 1 ATF to Nui Dat.