"Leave It To The Psychos" — Why US Gave This Part Of Vietnam To Australians

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During the Vietnam War, there was a specific jungle zone where US Marines were forbidden to operate. They called it "The Forbidden Zone." But for the Australian SAS, this wasn't a no-go area — it was their home turf.

This video covers the 100% true story of operations in the Long Hai Mountains. While US forces relied on firepower, the Australians used silence, tracking skills, and psychological dominance. Discover why American commanders respected (and feared) their allies' methods and how a small group of operators achieved results that conventional armies couldn't. 

The narrative of this video is 100% based on actual historical events and documented facts of the Vietnam campaign. The dialogues and actions of the characters are not fiction — they reproduce real situations described in memoirs and reports. However, the names of specific individuals involved have been changed for confidentiality purposes and out of respect for the veterans and their families.

The 1st Australian Task Force (1 ATF) location 'Nui Dat' (is Vietnamese for 'Small Hill')