Australia's involment in the vietnam war?

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Answer 1

Australia was quite involved in the Vietnam War, and their involvement closely parallels America's involvement. In the beginnings of the conflict, Australia was in full support of the American coalition to support South Vietnam and prevent a communist domino effect that would directly affect Australia. Australia sent combat troops to South Vietnam, but not at the scale as America mostly due to the difference in population size and available military resources compared to America. Also like America, the war became very unpopular and public resentment towards their involvement in the war grew.

One of the distinct difference is how Australian combat troops fought in South Vietnam. Australians did not rely on artillery or air support, but rather on ground tactical maneuvers like the NVA and Viet Cong. The Australians were very good at such tactics, and the NVA and Viet Cong respected that. The Viet Cong and NVA would rather confront American troops than Australians. This could be part of the reason why Australians suffered a little more than 6% total casualties compared to American's 10% total casualties during the Vietnam War.

After the war, Australia re-built relations with Vietnam much faster than America and many other countries. Australians account for most of the non-Asian tourists visiting Vietnam until recently.

Answer 2

Hi,,, i grew up during the whole war from child to young adult,,, to college student,, and there was very little said about Australias involvement of that war.....
From what I have read and been told, they were a tough as nails group of men for sure.... and kicked some serious butt in the jungles of Viet-Nam....

Good luck

Answer 3

To Big a question for yahoo answers... do your own research

Answer 4

try this site:
http://www.awm.gov.au/atwar/vietnam.htm