[PapaBear3625]

Yet with 1 ATF lacking the resources to pursue the withdrawing force, the operation ended on 21 August. Eighteen Australians were killed and 24 wounded, while the Viet Cong lost at least 245 dead. A decisive Australian victory, Long Tan proved a major local setback for the Viet Cong, indefinitely forestalling an imminent movement against Nui Dat.

The problem is, the Communists could afford to lose 245 dead, while every Aussie killed weakened the Australian population's willingness to stay in the war.

[sailor76]

Yet with 1 ATF

You would think the AFT would kick in their doors, then burn them to death, just like WACO.