Monday, June 06, 2011

Reader's Cafe - Author Colin Campbell discusses his experience commanding 6 Troop in the Vietnam War

More Bang for No Bucks records the unique experience of 6 Troop, A Squadron, and 3rd Cavalry Regiment. The troop consisted of armoured, artillery and infantry soldiers drawn together from the units of the 1st Australian Task Force in Vietnam.

This book provides more information on the troop, its vehicles and activities, based on original documents, interviews with former personnel supplemented with personal memoirs and photographs.

Colin Campbell commanded 6 Troop in Vietnam in 1967 – 1968. A graduate of both Duntroon and the United States War College, he spent over 30 years in the Australian Army retiring as a Colonel in 1991.

When: Thursday 9th June 12:30pm
Where: Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne St Mall, Ringwood
Cost: $10 includes lunch
Bookings essential phone 9870 0177 or book online - Colin Campbell

Cheers, Maryanne

No comments: