Scenes of Malaya and Australian troops at work in the rubber jungles, 1958

The video discusses the deployment of the Royal Australian Regiment in Malaya during the Antiterrorist Campaign. It provides historical context on the Malayan Emergency and the involvement of UK troops. The geographical features of the battalion's area, including the Kinta Valley and Para River, are described. Current operations focus on food denial to communist terrorists, with strict civilian regulations. The challenges of patrolling through rubber plantations and dense jungle are highlighted.

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