Tanks and APCs supporting 5 RAR. Warfare during the battle of Binh Ba. Vietnam, 1967

The video tutorial discusses a military operation involving the assault on a fortified Viet Cong village. It highlights the initial evacuation of civilians, the strategic use of armored units, and the collaboration with local Vietnamese forces. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of communication and coordination between infantry and armored units, as well as the use of radio for calling reinforcements and providing covering fire. The operation aims to minimize casualties while effectively clearing the enemy from the area.

What is the primary advantage of using armored vehicles in the initial assault on the village?

• They are less costly than other methods.

• They provide a stealthy approach.

• They can operate without any support.

• They allow for a fast and effective operation.

Who provides vital information to the American Advisors and Australians during the operation?

• A French diplomat

• A British intelligence officer

• An American general

• A local Vietnamese officer

What role does helicopter reconnaissance play in the operation?

• It transports troops to the battlefield.

• It delivers supplies to the troops.

• It completes the picture of the immediate area.

• It provides air support during the assault.

How do tanks support the infantry during the operation?

• By providing air cover

• By offering close covering fire

• By transporting the infantry

• By laying mines

What is the purpose of maintaining radio communications during the operation?

• To call in reinforcements and coordinate fire support

• To entertain the troops

• To communicate with civilians

• To broadcast propaganda