SAS Legend Mick Malone | Vietnam SAS Veteran Tells His Incredible Story!

Michael Malone (Mick) - Interviewed on 6th July 2004
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Join us on War Whispers as SAS veteran Michael "Mick" Malone shares his powerful story of the Vietnam War. From the life-changing Battle of Long Tan to the elite Special Air Service (SAS) training, Mick offers an unfiltered look at combat, camaraderie, and the enduring impact of service. He details harrowing "hot extractions" and the challenges faced by veterans returning home. A must-watch for anyone interested in Australian military history and the true cost of war.

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0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:31 - SAS Training
0:39:07 - Training in New Guinea
0:44:01 - Arriving in Vietnam
0:51:32 - SAS Hill and Nui Dat base
47:40 - SAS Base at Nui Dat: Initial Living Conditions and UXOs
51:24 - SAS Hill and Nui Dat Defenses: Long Tan's Legacy
1:06:42 - Changing Patrols: Impact of Incompetent Leadership
1:12:12 - "Hot Extraction": Evading a Large Enemy Force
1:16:15 - Hot Extraction Dangers: Missing in Action
1:23:26 - Numerous Close Calls in Vietnam
1:46:26 - Internal Tensions and "Fraggings" Within Units
1:59:46 - The "Burnout" of a 12-Month Tour
2:04:07 - The "Red Paint Brigade" and Return Home



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