The groups within Australia that supported our involvement in the Vietnam War were: * The Returned Service League (RSL) * The Liberal party and Country (now known as National)party and * The older generation
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President John F. Kennedy supported the United States' involvement in the Vietnam Conflict and stated that we should do whatever was necessary to achieve victory. He wanted to stop the spread of Communism and ensure freedom for Vietnam.
South Vietnam, supported by the United States, Korea, and Australia's military.
they wanted to stop communism, it didnt work with vietnam and left thousands dead
They didn't want to be drafted by Australia's National Service Act.
Election poll shows that 64% of Australians support Australian's role in Vietnam
Australia deployed a regiment of their Centurion tanks to Vietnam.
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We asked, they came.
Great Britain stayed out of it. Australia and New Zealand fought in South Vietnam.
Australia was drafting men too.
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Australia was an ally of the US and sent troops to fight in both WWII and Vietnam.
Over 50,000 Australian Servicemen fought in the Vietnam War.
Australia sent Warships, Centurion tanks, and Infantrymen into the war.
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President John F. Kennedy supported the United States' involvement in the Vietnam Conflict and stated that we should do whatever was necessary to achieve victory. He wanted to stop the spread of Communism and ensure freedom for Vietnam.