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Why the Viet Cong Feared the Australian SAS More Than Any American Unit

The Viet Cong faced the full might of American military power in Vietnam - helicopters, artillery, and elite special forces. Yet captured enemy documents reveal they feared one unit above all others: the Australian Special Air Service Regiment (SASR). This documentary explores why the Viet Cong ranked Australian SAS commandos as their most dangerous enemy, even more feared than US Navy SEALs, Green Berets, or any American special operations unit. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER: The shocking 164:1 kill ratio achieved by Australian SAS in Vietnam Captured Viet Cong intelligence reports warning soldiers to "withdraw immediately" from Australian forces How 4-6 man Australian patrols operated for weeks deep in enemy territory without support Why VC called them "Ma Rung" - The Phantoms of the Jungle Real SAS missions including Operation Portsea and ambush operations on Route 328 Interviews with former Viet Cong fighters explaining their fear of Australian tactics The tactical philosophy that made Australian SAS more effective than larger American units THE NUMBERS: 1,200+ SAS patrols conducted 1966-1971 492 enemy killed, 106 captured Only 3 SAS killed in action 164:1 kill ratio vs 2:1 for conventional US forces and 10:1 for US elite units WHY WERE THEY SO FEARED? While American forces relied on firepower, technology, and large team sizes, the Australian SAS adopted a different approach: Smallest possible teams (4-6 men vs 10-20+ for US units) Deep jungle penetration without expected support Absolute stealth and patience over speed Intelligence gathering prioritized over direct combat Tactics learned from Malayan Emergency and Borneo operations The Viet Cong, masters of guerrilla warfare who had defeated the French, found themselves out-guerrilla'd by Australian commandos who moved like ghosts through the jungle. ENEMY PERSPECTIVES: Captured VC documents stated: "Their movements are undetectable. Their ambushes are without warning. We cannot detect them. We cannot ambush them. We can only avoid them." Former VC platoon commander: "The Americans we could hear coming. The Australians... they moved like we moved. Patient. Quiet. It was like fighting shadows." REAL OPERATIONS COVERED: Hat Dich reconnaissance mission - 4 men observe 43 VC for 48 hours undetected Route 328 ambush - 5 SAS vs 12 VC supply column, 4-second engagement Operation Portsea - 6-man team observes 230 VC fighters for 3 days from 400 meters The 112 ant bites incident - endurance under extreme conditions The 30-second escape - extraction with 40 VC in pursuit HISTORICAL CONTEXT: The Australian SASR was formed in 1957, drawing on British SAS traditions and combat experience from the Malayan Emergency (1948-1960) and Indonesian Confrontation in Borneo (1962-1966). This jungle warfare experience proved invaluable in Vietnam's similar terrain. Unlike US forces who adapted to Vietnam, Australians arrived already expert in jungle warfare, small-team tactics, and counter-insurgency operations against communist guerrillas. LEGACY: Modern special forces units worldwide study Australian SAS operations in Vietnam as the gold standard for: Small team reconnaissance Long-range patrol techniques Stealth over firepower doctrine Intelligence-driven operations Even former enemies acknowledge the professionalism and effectiveness of Australian SAS soldiers, with one VC veteran stating: "If you must have enemies, let them be worthy enemies. The Australians were worthy." SOURCES: This documentary is based on: Australian War Memorial archives Official SASR operational records Captured Viet Cong intelligence documents Post-war interviews with Australian SAS veterans Interviews with former Viet Cong soldiers (1990s-2000s) Military historians' analysis Declassified after-action reports 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more military history documentaries exploring elite units, special operations, and untold stories from modern warfare. 💬 COMMENT BELOW: Did you know about the Australian SAS's incredible record in Vietnam? What other elite units should we cover? #australianarmy #vietnamwar #militaryhistory --- ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This video presents historical facts about military operations. All statistics, quotes, and events are sourced from official military records, declassified documents, and verified historical accounts. This content is educational and does not glorify war or violence. © 2024 Their Courage Remembered. All rights reserved.