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The majority of the Australian ground units operated under the 1st Australian Task Force: 3 infantry battalions, 1 artillery battalion, 1 engineer battalion, 1 mechanized battalion, and 1 armor battalion (Centurion tanks).
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∙ 14y agoApproximately 60,000 Australians served their country between 1962 and 1972, with a peak strength of a little over 7600 in country in the summer of 1969. All told the Australians lost 561 killed and about 3000 wounded in the longest war they ever fought, so far.
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∙ 13y agoIII Corps (aka MR-3=Military Region 3).
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How many US troops were stationed in Vietnam by the end of 1965?
By the end of 1965, the United States had 184,300 troops in Vietnam.
Were Australian troops based at cam ranh bay during the Vietnam war?
Cam Ranh's not too far north from Saigon, Australian Centurion tanks may have patrolled some of that area; mostly stationed around Saigon/Bien Hoa regions.
What were the factors of the withdrawal of the Australian troops from Vietnam?
We left, they left. That was the factor.
Did troops stay in North or South Vietnam after war?
The South Vietnamese Army surrendered in April of '75. South Vietnam was a defeated nation in April '75. The victorious Northern troops were stationed through out the new country of Vietnam (there was no more N. or S. Vietnam after '75).
Australian troops Vietnam war?
Australian armor (Centurian tanks) and armored personnel carriers (US M-113's), as well as regular infantrymen were sent to Vietnam.
How many American troops are stationed in Vietnam today?
zero
How many US troops were stationed in Vietnam by the end of 1965?
By the end of 1965, the United States had 184,300 troops in Vietnam.
Who pulled Australian troops of Vietnam?
Mexican troops; Platoon 201
Which prime minister committed australian troops to vietnam?
On 28 April, 1965, Australian Prime Minister, Robert Menzies, announced that Australian troops would be sent to support the United States forces in the Vietnam war. The first Australian troops arrived in Vietnam in May 1965.
How did Australian troops get chosen to go to Vietnam?
They were drafted.
What year did the Australian troops go to Vietnam?
1962
Were Australian troops based at cam ranh bay during the Vietnam war?
Cam Ranh's not too far north from Saigon, Australian Centurion tanks may have patrolled some of that area; mostly stationed around Saigon/Bien Hoa regions.
When the Australian troops start fighting in the Vietnam War?
Approximately 1962.
When had the majority of Australian troops returned home from the Vietnam war?
By 1972.
What were the factors of the withdrawal of the Australian troops from Vietnam?
We left, they left. That was the factor.
When did Australia enter the Vietnam conflict?
Australian troops entered into the Vietnam War on the 29th April 1965.
Did John Gordon withdraw Australian troops from Vietnam?
If he was their president in '72; then yes.
