Australian soldiers arrive in Vietnam aboard the HMAS Sydney and travel by chinook to Nui Dat, South Vietnam, 1968

The video follows a group of Australian soldiers, known as Diggers, as they arrive in Vietnam for a 12-month tour of duty. After a relaxing journey aboard a troop carrier, they prepare for transport to their base via a Chinook helicopter. The video captures their first impressions of Vietnam, highlighting the diverse terrain from jungles to fields. Upon arrival at the airfield, the soldiers face challenging living conditions, including intense heat and dust, while being housed under canvas in a former French plantation.

What is the primary mode of transport for the new soldiers to their base?

• A fishing boat

• A Chinook helicopter

• A troop carrier

• A suburban bus

How many soldiers can a Chinook helicopter carry?

• 20 soldiers

• 33 soldiers

• 100 soldiers

• 50 soldiers

What is the duration of the operation airlift?

• 2 hours

• 3 hours

• 4 hours

• 1 hour

What type of terrain will the soldiers encounter in Vietnam?

• Rainforests and paddy fields

• Beaches and cliffs

• Deserts and mountains

• Urban cities

Where are the soldiers' new quarters located?

• In a military bunker

• Under rubber trees in a plantation

• In a city apartment

• On a naval ship