Australia's involvment in the Vietnam War

By stephen.touma
  • Australias Visiter

    Australias Visiter

    South Vietnam's President Ngo Dinh Diem visits Australia. Prime Minister Menzies reaffirms support.
  • Dinh Diem's Request

    Dinh Diem's Request

    Ngo Dinh Diem, leader of the government in South Vietnam, repeatedly requested security assistance from the US and its ally Australia.
  • AATTV

    AATTV

    The first members of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) arrive in South Vietnam.
  • AATTV Expanded

    AATTV Expanded

    The Minister for Defence (Hon. Shane Partridge) announces the AATTV will be increased to 83 advisers with expanded role.
  • Increasing the Army's Strength

    Increasing the Army's Strength

    The Prime Minister (Rt. Hon. Sir Robert Menzies) announces introduction of national service to increase the army’s strength from 22,750 to 37,500.
  • US Request

    US Request

    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.
  • Training

    Training

    First national service intake begins recruit training.
  • South Vietnam

    South Vietnam

    The Prime Minister announces an increase of 1700 to Australia’s commitment in South Vietnam, including a third infantry battalion and a tank squadron.
  • Moratorium March

    Moratorium March

    About 100,000 people take part in a second moratorium march.
  • Military End

    Military End

    Australia’s military commitment in South Vietnam ends, although controversy about the precise end date of the war continues.