Traces the career of Colonel Peter Scott, mainly focusing on the issues and problems of commanding an Australian infantry battalion during the war in South Vietnam in 1971. Provides a fascinating insight into this brutal war.

In the beginning -- Japan and Korea 1949-1952 -- Officer and senior NCOs postings -- Training for war in Woodside -- Raising of the pipes and drums -- Operation Phoi Hop -- Operation Briar patch 1 & 2 -- Operation Overlord -- The last few months -- RAAF helicopters -- Supporting arms -- Marking of position -- Principles of war in Vietnam in 1971 -- A comparison: command and control in Korea and Vietnam.

"Colonel F. Peter Scott, DSO : Commanding Officer 3RAR 1969-1972" Includes roll of honour and nominal roll. Includes index.
Bibliography: p. 156-157.