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Australians arrived in Vietnam during the early 1960's along with US Advisery Forces; Australian Buildup of Australian Regulars appeared on line with US Forces in 1965. Over 50,000 Australian Servicemen fought in Vietnam, and approximately 63,700 Australian Men had been drafted into service. About 19,000 Australian Draftees served "in country" in Vietnam, and nearly 600 of them died there. Most Aircraft, Riverine Craft, Trucks, and Artillery were US designed or of US origin in the Australian Service. Australian Forces wore US Steel Helmets (when they wore them at all) but carried FN FAL (Belgium Made) rifles & used British Manufactured or Designed CENTURIAN TANKS in the Vietnam War. Australian tank crewmen operated about 58 Centurian's in country. The Australian Mechanized Infantrymen used US M-113 APC's (Armored Personnel Carriers). Australia re-deployed from the war, on line with US Forces in 1972/1973.
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How did Australia end the Vietnam war?
Australia had nothing to do with the Vietnam War.
Did any non commissioned officers go to the Vietnam War from Australia?
Information about Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War can be found by going to the following site. http://www.awm.gov.au/atwar/vietnam.htm Viper1
How did the Australia and Vietnam war start?
Australia never fought Vietnam.
What was life after the Vietnam war in Australia?
Australian society mirrored American society after the war, on a smaller scale, due to population differences.
How did Australia enter the Vietnam War?
Australia entered the Vietnam War because Australia feared that they would have to face the spread of Communism.
What was Australia's reaction to the Vietnam war?
President Johnson's visit to Australia during the Vietnam War was met by Australian anti-war protests.
What was Australia's involvement in World War 2 and Vietnam war?
Australia was an ally of the US and sent troops to fight in both WWII and Vietnam.
Has Vietnam been at war with Australia?
Yes!
What caused the divisions on Australia after the Vietnam war?
Australia too, had a draft.
What was Robert menzies role in the Vietnam war against Australia?
he was the prime minister of Australia and he sent the troops to Vietnam
What was the extent of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War?
Over 50,000 Australian Servicemen fought in the Vietnam War.
What relationship has Australia had with Vietnam since the Vietnam War?
Australia and Vietnam have had diplomatic ties since about 1973. Australia is Vietnam's 4th largest export market and seventh largest commercial trading partner.
