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How many us combat troops were in Vietnam as of December 1966?
See: Vietnam Time-line
Why did Gough Whitlam pull troops out of Vietnam in 1972 after he was elected?
The question is wrong. By the time Gough Whitlam was elected, there were no Australian combat troops in Vietnam - they had already been withdrawn by the Liberal government in line with the U.S. withdrawal. All that remained were 100 or so military advisers and embassy guards.
Why did Australia fight in the Vietnam war?
Australian troops were sent to Vietnam on Robert Menzies orders (the Australian prime minister of the time). They were sent to Vietnam because Communism was spreading throughout Asia, and Menzies feared it coming to Australia, so he sent our troops in. Although, our troops only started out as advisers to our allies, but sometime later Menzies decided to send in our combat troops.
How many U.S. military troops were in Vietnam?
South Viet Nam's Armed Forces at the time was about 243,000. The US had about 760 "advisors" in country at that time.
Did Dean Rusk serve as the commander of US troops in Vietnam?
Did Dean Rusk serve as the commander of US troops in Vietnam?Edit:Ah yes, thank you for clarifying that this is the question...Anyway, he was the Secretary of State during the time.
How many us combat troops were in Vietnam as of December 1966?
See: Vietnam Time-line
Why did Gough Whitlam pull troops out of Vietnam in 1972 after he was elected?
The question is wrong. By the time Gough Whitlam was elected, there were no Australian combat troops in Vietnam - they had already been withdrawn by the Liberal government in line with the U.S. withdrawal. All that remained were 100 or so military advisers and embassy guards.
How many US troops in Vietnam 1967?
See Vietnam War casualties by year (posted by 1/69th Armor Association).
What do Australian think about Vietnam?
My brother-in-law was in the Australian Air Force at the time and they thought along the same lines as the Canadians ... the Vietnam War should have never happened.
Why did Australia fight in the Vietnam war?
Australian troops were sent to Vietnam on Robert Menzies orders (the Australian prime minister of the time). They were sent to Vietnam because Communism was spreading throughout Asia, and Menzies feared it coming to Australia, so he sent our troops in. Although, our troops only started out as advisers to our allies, but sometime later Menzies decided to send in our combat troops.
How did the Vietnam War affect Australia's view of itself as a nation and as a member of the world beyond its own shores?
Australia was divided over its involvement in the Vietnam war many feeling that Australian troops should not be used to help bolster a corrupt American puppet government in a war of aggression on behalf of the United states. As it turned out Australians learned hat to be a part of the US sphere of influence we have to get involved in these wars from time to time.
How many U.S. military troops were in Vietnam?
South Viet Nam's Armed Forces at the time was about 243,000. The US had about 760 "advisors" in country at that time.
Did the US government support Americans during the Vietnam war time period?
Had to, US troops=US government.
Why most of the US troops in Vietnam were just teenagers?
Many (not all) of the members of the US military at that time were drafted into service. They became eligible for conscription after graduating from High School.
When will Vietnam II The States Strike Back happen?
When Portugal is named as the world's new Vietnam, U.S. troops will invade and fight in a war, the Sequel to the unsuccessful war in Vietnam; the difference is that this time, the U.S. will be victorious and stop Communism in Portugal/Vietnam.
What was the Australian governments response to the Vietnam war?
I believe the slogan at the time was, "All the way with LBJ". That probably says it all.
How were the Australian women involved on the homefront in the Vietnam War?
Australian women mirrored their counterparts in the US, but at a smaller level, based on the population level of Australia's 16 million people at the time.
