The Gallipoli landing began on 25 April 1915.
3 years
the Turks and the Germans
they weren't fighting
To prevent the Japanese capturing Port Moresby.
A smaller force than US GIs, the Australians had a great attitude, and were very good at fighting the war. The NVA/VC much preferred fighting GIs than Australians.
NVA & VC fighting US, Australians, ARVNs, ROKs, Thailand, Philipines, and New Zealanders.
Australia's view was generally in line with America's view.
In the Battle Of Long Tan the Australians were fighting the Viet Cong.
New Zealanders, British, French, Australians, Indians on the Allies side. Turkish and Germans as the enemy.
Australians were fighting on New Guinea. Don't believe any Australians were manning any of the fighter planes or dive and torpedo bombers at Coral Sea.
Australians showed their mateship everyday, whether it be giving up their ration for a fellow comrade who was sick, or running through battlefields carrying a wounded soldier. an Australian soldier is the definition of mateship. in every single way.