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.