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Why didn't Australia pass a referendum for conscription during the Vietnam War?
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Australia had conscription in place and active , before the Vietnam War in 1972 ,( or somewhere close to that) in the elections, the labor party defeated the democratic party. this was due to the labor party promising to abolish conscription and allow conscripted soldiers out of the army when labor won this did happen and there has not been conscription since
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When was conscription used in Australia during the Vietnam War?
Conscription was introduced in Australia by the Holt Government due to the National Service Act passed in 1964. This continued until 1971 when Australia pulled out of the Vietnam War.
How did the US find enough people to serve in the military during the Vietnam War?
Conscription.
What was the Drafting of men to serve in the army was called?
The FIRST US draft was during the US Civil War (1861-1865). The LAST US draft was during the Vietnam War (1961-1975).
Which countries used conscription in the Vietnam war?
During the Vietnam War, all combatants (including North Vietnam) used draftees except for the New Zealanders, they sent volunteers to South Vietnam.
What are descriptors?
"Conscripts" during the Vietnam War were constripted men for military duty. Conscription is another word for "Draft." During the Viet War, a "drafted man" was a "conscripted man."
Vietnam conscription in ausralia?
Yes, Australia drafted men during the war.
When was conscription used in Australia during the Vietnam War?
Conscription was introduced in Australia by the Holt Government due to the National Service Act passed in 1964. This continued until 1971 when Australia pulled out of the Vietnam War.
How do you find propaganda in Australia about conscription during the Vietnam war?
Contact Australian Vietnam Veterans Organization.
When was conscription during the Vietnam war started?
WWII
Peoplegroups that opposed conscription in World War I?
who opposed (argued against) conscription in Australia during world war 1 and why? who opposed (argued against) conscription in Australia during world war 1 and why?
What were some of the reasons they disagreed during Vietnam war?
Military conscription.
Was their conscription in south Vietnam?
YES. During the Vietnam War, both the North and the South drafted their men.
How did the US find enough people to serve in the military during the Vietnam War?
Conscription.
What was the Drafting of men to serve in the army was called?
The FIRST US draft was during the US Civil War (1861-1865). The LAST US draft was during the Vietnam War (1961-1975).
What was Harold Holts achievements?
Harold Edward Holt campaigned for the indigenous rights and increasing Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War. Harold Holt held the 1967 referendum and this resulted in 91% of Australians agreeing to indigenous rights, meanwhile he tripled the number of soldiers who went and fought in the war, this ended up with controversial results and protesters marching the Australian Cities. Conscription of soldiers to fight in Vietnam involved forcing men to fight for Australia rather than relying on volunteers. He was the Prime Minister of Australia and disappeared during his time as Prime Minister.
Did Australian soldiers enter the war by choice?
Yes, during WW1 and WW2, there was no conscriprtion (compulsory military service). Soldiers went to war by choice. But in the Vietnam war, conscription was introduce in Australia and the soldiers were forced for the Vietnam war to go and fight.
Which countries used conscription in the Vietnam war?
During the Vietnam War, all combatants (including North Vietnam) used draftees except for the New Zealanders, they sent volunteers to South Vietnam.
