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Why Australians Rejected US C-Rations... And Demanded British Compo Packs

In 1967, something unexpected happened in Vietnam: Australian soldiers refused to eat American C-rations. While US troops endured ham and lima beans and turkey loaf, Australian forces demanded their own British composite ration packs—even threatening to pull out of joint operations if proper food wasn't supplied. This is the untold story of a logistical rebellion that revealed profound truths about morale, military culture, and what happens when soldiers are treated like machines instead of human beings. From Firebase Coral to the Tet Offensive, discover why food became a matter of dignity for Australian forces—and how their insistence on "proper tucker" actually improved combat effectiveness. Featuring accounts from Australian and American veterans, declassified logistics reports, and Vietnamese perspectives on allied supply issues, this documentary explores one of the most unusual conflicts within the Vietnam War: the battle over what soldiers ate. Timestamps: 0:00 - Opening: Firebase Coral, January 1967 3:45 - Why C-Rations Seemed Logical 8:20 - The Australian Ration Philosophy 13:15 - The Crisis Begins: Baria Incident 19:30 - Medical Impact and Weight Loss Statistics 25:10 - The Logistical Rebellion 31:45 - American Reactions and Learning 38:20 - Tet Offensive: The Ultimate Test 43:55 - Legacy and Lessons for Modern Armies