2018 50c ANDA Brisbane Battles of Coral and Balmoral 50 Years PNC

One of the most significant battles of the Vietnam War for Australia was at the Fire Support Bases of Coral and Balmoral. In May 1968, Coral was established 20km north of Bien Hoa to cover foot patrols and to intercept the enemy withdrawing from their assaults on Saigon. Within hours of the Australians establishing Coral on 12 May, the hastily prepared perimeter was attacked. Later in May, Balmoral was established 4.5km to the north. Again, the North Vietnamese attacked shortly after the base's establishment on 24-25 May.