Oh that is where the Aussies were, in the air , as I only knew of two that actually set boots on the ground, and of course artillery. I left on my back after getting hit twice taking 861. E/2/9/FO
My dad left on his back after getting hit by shrapnel by 2 500 pound bombs in "Arizona" territory and he said that the Aussies were pretty damn good guys to be around, same with the South Korean Marines
@ At all those who bag the song because Khe Sahn was a mostly American operation... it is still symbolic of the overall experience. Get over yourselves. Great song.
What you say is true. But, perhaps you're looking too much into it. My take on the song. Is that it's looking into the Vietnam experience as a whole. Perhaps I'm talking crap. But, that's how it seems to me. Tell me I'm talking through my arse if you want.
Still, as my Aussie mate daz says. This is an Australian anthem.
In early 1968 australia was a depo for quite alot of soldiers that fought in the battle of khe sanh in Vietnam. Maybe that fact leaves it even more open to interpretation ?
Story of my life! I was at Khe Sanh for some seriously bloody fighting. Took 100% casualties taking Hill 861 Khe Sanh. Returned on a Hospital plane. This song expresses the essence of guys that fought there in the mountainous Jungles DMZ/LAOS/VIETNAM border. Scaliforniaminutemen dot com "Hill Fights, First battle of Khe Sanh
I remember when I was in armidale nsw listening to this while i was in the car on a farm.
chrisbest1000 1 year ago
were jolly green giants
solarhuman84 2 years ago
Can Da Guy Bellow Me Shut The Fuk Up His On About Shyt :L:L
hardcoregabberman 2 years ago
The Australian's provided support via bombing
thanks for that
USMC2nd 3 years ago
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ForwardObserver4USA 2 years ago
USMC2nd,
Oh that is where the Aussies were, in the air , as I only knew of two that actually set boots on the ground, and of course artillery. I left on my back after getting hit twice taking 861. E/2/9/FO
ForwardObserver4USA 2 years ago
My dad left on his back after getting hit by shrapnel by 2 500 pound bombs in "Arizona" territory and he said that the Aussies were pretty damn good guys to be around, same with the South Korean Marines
USMC2nd 2 years ago
@ At all those who bag the song because Khe Sahn was a mostly American operation... it is still symbolic of the overall experience. Get over yourselves. Great song.
lmanth 2 years ago
Sorry to hear about your evac.
This song is for and about ALL Vietnam Vets.
Its a song get into it enjoy it.
357HFC 1 year ago
they did and it a bloody good song
koonhunta 3 years ago
Good Point.
I agree with you.
Jimmy Barnes (and Cold Chisel)is tops.
Ken69a 3 years ago 2
"last plane out of sydneys almost gone"
best bloody aussie song
Grogan1988 3 years ago 6
"No Aussies fought on the ground in Khe Sahn"
What you say is true. But, perhaps you're looking too much into it. My take on the song. Is that it's looking into the Vietnam experience as a whole. Perhaps I'm talking crap. But, that's how it seems to me. Tell me I'm talking through my arse if you want.
Still, as my Aussie mate daz says. This is an Australian anthem.
yafudye 3 years ago 4
Sorry think SAS boys did
met a few when I joined RAAF in 82'
god bless
wolffund 3 years ago 4
i joined raaf in 1980 also all our di were adg most over their in the choppers as gunners
sas tough met quite a few of them
tasdevil63 2 years ago
In early 1968 australia was a depo for quite alot of soldiers that fought in the battle of khe sanh in Vietnam. Maybe that fact leaves it even more open to interpretation ?
speccwolf 3 years ago
So whats ol bruce been up to, bruce? Is he still with bruce? I know bruce was a cunt of a fther to im but brucey was good mum.
MrTheKINGHIMSELF 3 years ago
Hey bruce, ask your aussie mate bruce if hes seen bruce or bruce.
MrTheKINGHIMSELF 3 years ago
wtf is with bruce? the aussie stereo type isn't even called bruce you idiot. get ur faacts straight...
minisoles 2 years ago
classic monty python skit mate
monkeykrueger 2 years ago
oh ok monty python is past my time
minisoles 2 years ago
That might confusing...mind if we call ya Bruce? :p
Twaddlefish 1 year ago
bruce fail
drumz86 2 years ago
bullshit
under42score 3 years ago
No Aussies fought on the ground in Khe Sahn.
ArneFufkin 3 years ago 3
the best song ever wrote fuck yeah
surfjunkie27 3 years ago 4
this song is so good it brings back a lot o memories
karana808 3 years ago 3
coool. tops song. and everyone here has been given thumbs ups... nice one.
jozowske 3 years ago 3
CC+JB ROOLZ! Love this song... This is my favorite by them :P
Bogo61 3 years ago 5
man im sooo up for the pub and singing
jyebee 4 years ago 6
Aussie Aussie Aussie oi oi oi!!! we fucking rock and we stick together!!
americanaztech 4 years ago 11
Story of my life! I was at Khe Sanh for some seriously bloody fighting. Took 100% casualties taking Hill 861 Khe Sanh. Returned on a Hospital plane. This song expresses the essence of guys that fought there in the mountainous Jungles DMZ/LAOS/VIETNAM border. Scaliforniaminutemen dot com "Hill Fights, First battle of Khe Sanh
JohnJamesAlexander 4 years ago 6
REALLY?? Tell me your story. I don't recall any Australian battalions there. Lots of Marines.
ArneFufkin 3 years ago
The Quintessential Australian song! luvvin it!
littlegermanman987 4 years ago 14
wow. fuckin A
freddiem73 4 years ago 6
this is the bestest song ive ever heard
Demonicdestruction 4 years ago 7
i agree.
razgriz87 4 years ago 6
Brilliant. The best. Lovin it. William
kensington25 5 years ago 6
the best song ever
macnobbynuts 5 years ago 5