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Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War was to stop the spread of communism. What began as a limited engagement of a few troops ended with more than 60,000 troops in Vietnam and the title as Australia's most costly war.
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When did the war begin for Vietnam?
Historians generally agree, that 1961 was the year in which the US became militarily involved in Vietnam. History may require a re-visit in this instance.
What year did Australia get involved in the Vietnam war?
1962
How long were australia troops involved in the vietnam war?
for for years
How was Harold Holt involved in the Vietnam war?
Prime Minister of Australia, sent his men to Vietnam.
When did the british get involved in the Vietnam war?
Australia and New Zealand did, but the UK did not.
Should Australia have become involved in the Vietnam war?
easy YES!
Why was the decision to become involved in the Vietnam war difficult for Australia?
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When did US enter Vietnam War?
Military advisors first arrived in Vietnam in 1950. America started sending troops into Vietnam as early as 1960, but they took no military action until 1965. The United States was actively (militarily) involved in the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1975.
Australia Vietnam war?
All three Australian armed forces and civilian formations were involved in the Vietnam war from 1962 to 1972. The related link lists them.
how and why did Australia get involved in the Vietnam warcom?
Australia was part of the now-defunct Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) alliance (as was the US, the Republic of Vietnam, and others). That's the reason.
In which area of the world has the us become involved militarily because of the Monroe doctrine?
The US is involved in Latin America militarily because of the Monroe doctrine.
Why did nz become involved in Vietnam?
New Zealand was part of ANZUS (allied with Australia & US).
