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Australian armor (Centurian tanks) and armored personnel carriers (US M-113's), as well as regular infantrymen were sent to Vietnam.


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Over 3,000 Australian Servicemen wounded in Vietnam.


How many Australian soldiers were involved in the Vietnam War?

Australian maintained a troop level of approximately 8,000 men in Vietnam during the war.


How did the Vietnam war affect the Australian government?

The Australian government experienced anti-war demonstrations.


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How long did the US remain in Vietnam in the Vietnam War?

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