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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.
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In 1965 the prime minister committed Australian troops to which war?
The Vietnam war, Which was in fact not realy a war but a police action.
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.
Who pulled Australian troops of Vietnam?
Mexican troops; Platoon 201
How did Australian troops get chosen to go to Vietnam?
They were drafted.
What year did the Australian troops go to Vietnam?
1962
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.
Why did Menzies sends Australian troops to Korea?
As in Vietnam, Australia was asked to by the US.
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
