© Ted Harrison
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Australian Military Vehicles in Vietnam
were painted in the traditional 'Olive Drab Jungle Green'. Also painted on the
doors in red was one of Australia's favourite icons ....the Kangaroo; extending
the full length of the doors as an identifier that they were Australian military
vehicles.
We often noticed the rural Vietnamese pointing excitedly at the doors and mumble
amongst themselves. It wasn't until we asked an interpreter as to what the
excitement was all about when we were told that the Vietnamese, not having seen
a kangaroo before, were amazed that Australia had such large red rats. An
endeavour to explain was futile.
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