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Two Australian Fire Support Bases (FSB) were Firebase Coral in Military Region III, and Firebase Balmoral also in III Corps. Australian FB Coral is not to be confused with the US Firebase Carrol (or Carol) also known as Camp Carol, up in Military Region I (I Corps).
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoAustralian warships fired on the gun-line, up and down the Vietnamese coastline in support of allied troops. Australian Centurion tanks of their 1st Armored Regiment, and Infantrymen were generally stationed around the South Vietnamese capital, north of Saigon...Bien Hoa area, especially during the TET offensive of '68.
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∙ 12y agoThe Australian army served in III Corps. Their warships shelled from the gunline off the coasts of RVN (Dixie Station). Some Australian airmen may have conducted bombing missions over North Vietnam, as some B57 Canberra (medium bomber) and F4 rated Australian airmen were in country.
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When did Australia become involved in the Vietnam War?
Australia began exiting the war in Vietnam in 1970 and most all troops were out of the country by 1973. They did briefly send troops back in 1975 to help Australian embassy workers evacuate during the Fall of Saigon.
What continent that did not fight during World War 2?
Australia, Antarctica
What were cherries in Vietnam war?
Cherries were new soldiers who had not yet experienced a fire fight or mortar/rocket attack.
Why did Australia withdraw from Vietnam?
A peace agreement was reached with North Vietnam in which the U.S.and Australia would with draw there troops and North Vietnam would stop attacking South Vietnam. After the U.S. and Australia withdrew there troops North Vietnam broke it's agreement and attacked and over ran South Vietnam.
What year did Australain soldiers fight in the Vietnam War?
In 1961 and in 1962, Ngo Dinh Diem, leader of the government in South Vietnam, repeatedly asked for assistance from America and its allies to help its security. Australia eventually accepted and sent 30 military advisers from the Australian Army Training Team to Vietnam. These advisors were experts in jungle warfare and helped the US and South Vietnamese troops significantly. By 1965 it was obvious that South Vietnam could not beat the communists, so America sent over 200,000 more troops and requested more support from its allies (Australia).
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.
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.
Who did Australia fight against in the Vietnam war?
NVA and VC, same as with the rest of the allies.
How did Australia end the Vietnam war?
Australia had nothing to do with the Vietnam War.
What year did Australia fight in the Vietnam war?
3 August 1962 - 2 December 1972 .
Did the Irish guards fight in the Vietnam war either in Vietnam or Cambodea?
The allies during the Vietnam War were the US, South Viets, South Koreans, Thai's, Philippines, Australia and New Zealanders.
Did soldiers in the Vietnam war get train to fight?
Soldiers from North Vietnam, South Vietnam, Korea, Australia, and the United States were all effectively trained and prepared for battle in the Vietnam Conflict.
Did black people have to fight in the Vietnam War?
Of course! Everybody has to fight the Vietnam War because they wanted to stop the Battle and they have to show some guts to fight in the Vietnam War.
Where did they fight the Vietnam war?
Air war-North Vietnam Ground war-South Vietnam
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.
Which country helped south vietnam fight a war?
The United States helped South Vietnam fight the war.
