8th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (8RAR) operation to drive the
elements of VC 274th Regiment into the border area, by reconnaissance in force, to
ambush locations in the east along the Long Khánh Province/Phước Tuy Province
borders. The
aim was to drive the elements of 274 Viet Cong (VC)
Regiment in the border area, by reconnaissance in force, to ambush locations in
the east. One company meanwhile was to work well in the south establishing
movement patterns in an area in close proximity to the fire support patrol base
(FSPB). This concept was successful and employed until reliable information was
received of the location of the Headquarters of 3/274 VC Regiment. 8 RAR
redeployed to block around the enemy location, while one company pushed through
the centre of the block towards the enemy area. This operation accounted for 28
enemy KIA. [236]
Image: On patrol during Operation Atherton, a section of 1 Platoon, A Company, 8RAR, stops for a rest.
Image: On patrol during Operation Atherton, a section of 1 Platoon, A Company, 8RAR, stops for a rest.
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