Fire Mission Vietnam
An Australian Forward Observer in the Vietnam War
$31.45
- Paperback
206 pages
- Release Date
30 December 2026
Summary
One wrong call could cost lives. One accurate fire mission could save them.
In Vietnam, Steve Gower did not watch the war from behind the guns. He walked with the infantry, carrying the responsibility of calling them in.
In 1966, Gower was a young captain with 101st Field Battery when he was sent to South Vietnam. His role was artillery forward observer: to move with Australian infantry patrols through jungle, rubber plantations, villages, swamps and ridgeline…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781923720350 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 192372035X |
| Author: | Steve Gower |
| Publisher: | Big Sky Publishing |
| Imprint: | Big Sky Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 206 |
| Release Date: | 30 December 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 153mm x 234mm |
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Steve Gower
Steve Gower graduated from the Royal Military College, Duntroon, in 1961. In 1966 he was serving in the 1st Field Regiment when he was sent to Vietnam as a forward observer. On his return he served in a variety of artillery positions, including as Commanding Officer of the 8th/12th Medium Regiment. He completed numerous training and policy appointments before his promotion to major general as Assistant Chief of the Defence Force for Logistics and Personnel. He retired from the Army to accept the directorship of the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, a position he held for 16 years.
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