The groups within Australia that supported our involvement in the Vietnam War were: * The Returned Service League (RSL) * The Liberal party and Country (now known as National)party and * The older generation
A wide variety of Australians were against Australia's involvement in the Vietnam war, especially young Australians, who were being conscripted to help The USA bolster an unpopular government in Vietnam for strategic reasons.
For the most part; supporters of the Vietnam War were: Family & Friends supporting a family member in the US Military or in Vietnam; and Veterans; as well as civilian employees in the Defense Fields. Australia's Liberal Party and Country Party politicians and front line soldiers also supported the war.
New Zealand, Australia, and the US were part of the ANZUS treaty. Other allies in South Vietnam were Thailand, South Korea, and the Philippines.
There were "Hawks" in Australia too.
President John F. Kennedy supported the United States' involvement in the Vietnam Conflict and stated that we should do whatever was necessary to achieve victory. He wanted to stop the spread of Communism and ensure freedom for Vietnam.
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they wanted to stop communism, it didnt work with vietnam and left thousands dead
South Vietnam, supported by the United States, Korea, and Australia's military.
They didn't want to be drafted by Australia's National Service Act.
Election poll shows that 64% of Australians support Australian's role in Vietnam
Australia deployed a regiment of their Centurion tanks to Vietnam.
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We asked, they came.
Australia was drafting men too.
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Great Britain stayed out of it. Australia and New Zealand fought in South Vietnam.
Australia was an ally of the US and sent troops to fight in both WWII and Vietnam.
Over 50,000 Australian Servicemen fought in the Vietnam War.
President John F. Kennedy supported the United States' involvement in the Vietnam Conflict and stated that we should do whatever was necessary to achieve victory. He wanted to stop the spread of Communism and ensure freedom for Vietnam.
Australia sent Warships, Centurion tanks, and Infantrymen into the war.
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