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Australia's Confirmation
South Vietnam's President Ngo Dinh Diem visits Australia. Prime Minister Menzies reaffirms support. -
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The Vietnamese War
The vietnamese war occured after the korean war. This was when the Americans submarines were bombed and so accused on vietname, this then declared a full out war between America and Vietnam. Due to the ANZUS Australia and New-Zealand were forced to join in the war with America. -
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Australia's 10 year involvement
This was the longest war Australia has been in, lasting 10 years, with around 60,000 troops being sent to assist and advise in the war. Australia's early involvement was unopposed but as the conscripts grew Australia become a much larger threat. 500 people had died where as around 3,000 were wounded. -
Australian Advisers
Australia sent Advisers in July,1962 to help the Vietnamese. -
Australian Advisors
Australia sent Advisors in Ausgust,1962 to help the Vietnamese. -
The First Death
Advisor, Sergeant William Hacking becomes the first Australian to die in Vietnam when his weapon accidentally discharges after being caught in vegetation. -
The First Enemy Kill
Warrant Officer Class 2, Kevin Conway becomes the first Australian to die as a result of enemy action in South Vietnam. -
Australian Advisors
Australia sent Advisors in Ausgust,1964 to help the Vietnamese. -
An Additional Force
Australian Government, responding to requests from the US President and South Vietnam Prime Minister for 200 additional advisers, offers to send ground troops to South Vietnam. -
The First Battalion
Australia had sent the First Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) as a message upon request of Aid from the Americans. -
The Forces Approval
Australian Government approves increase of Australian forces to a battalion group, supported by an artillery, additional APCs, engineers, army helicopters, light aircraft and more logistic support. -
The Battle of Long Tan
This was th most influencial battle which had Australias contribution invovled. This included 108 Australian troops against (between) 1,500 and 2,500. This was the best battle in Australian history as we won against the greatest odds. -
Over 200,000 Conscriptions
By the Early 1970's the Australian Parliament had already conscripted 200,000 australian soldiers. -
The Return Home
Australia, much like America, was going through Vietnamisation. This is when the Americans would fall back form the country and so leave full responsibility with south vietnam. -
Returning For Help
Australia went back to vietnam, but for a different purpose. This is because the evacuation and help needed by South Korea was vital and because of the burning buildings and people being wounded Australia had no choice and so went back to help.
