Pipeline ambush
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The Pipeline ambush took place during the Malayan Emergency. An Australian patrol of five troops were ambushed by communist forces. A firefight ensued where other Australian troops came to assist. Three Australians were killed making it the most costly Australian involvement of the Emergency.[1][2][3]
| Pipeline Ambush | |||||||
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| Part of Malayan Emergency | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 Australia |
 Malayan Communist Party | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Unknown |
Unknown | ||||||
| Units involved | |||||||
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unknown | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Unknown | unknown | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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3 killed 3 wounded | 2 killed | ||||||