Passing Villages
Transporting troops to different areas via roads was sometimes treacherous. The roads weren’t only exposed to ambush attacks, they were also littered with villagers seeking safety from the fighting.
Allies Fly In
Even though Australia was ready to send troops to help the fight for South Vietnam (60,000 soldiers), New Zealand was more reluctant, only sending 3,500. These Australians and New Zealanders have just flown into Vietnam.