Australia's Involvement in the war

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  • 30 Military Advisors were deployed to Vietname

    30 Military Advisors were deployed to Vietname

    Australia's involvement into the Vietnam War originated as a small commitment of 30 men.
  • First group of Advisors arrive in Vietnam

    First group of Advisors arrive in Vietnam

  • 1st Australian death in Vietnam

    1st Australian death in Vietnam

  • The Royal Australian Air Force send help

    The Royal Australian Air Force send help

    The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) sent a flight of Caribou transports to the port town of Vung Tau
  • Australian Government sends 200 more advisors to South Vietnam

    Australian Government sends 200 more advisors to South Vietnam

    Australian Government responds to request from the US President and South VietnamPrime Minister for 200 additional advisors.
  • The Battle of Long Tan

    The Battle of Long Tan

    This was one of the world known Australian engagements of the Battle of Long Tan on the 18th of August 1966. It consisted of 108 ANZACS against a Viet Cong forces estimated between 1,500 and 2,500.

  • Major offensive by the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army

  • The Battle of Binh Ba

    The Battle of Binh Ba

    In the early morning of June 1969 one centurion tank and an armoured recovery vehicle made their way along Route 2 towards the village of Binh Ba. This resulted in the destruction of town and more than 100 dead and 1 death of an Australian soldier.
  • Sir William McMahon replaces Gorton as Liberal leader and Prime Minister.

    Sir William McMahon replaces Gorton as Liberal leader and Prime Minister.

  • Australias participation in the Vietnam war was at a close

    Australias participation in the Vietnam war was at a close

    Australia's participation in the war was formally aonnounced at an end when the Governor-General issued a proclamation.
  • Australia leaves the war

    Australia leaves the war

    The Australian soldiers departed Vietnam on this day. Australia also then closes its embassy in Saigon, completing withdrawal from Vietnam on ANZAC Day.