Australia’s contribution to the Vietnam War may have been small in number but it was a key and significant role in the battle against Communism in South East Asia. Australia entered the war with 30 military advisors in 1962, which grew to more than 60000 over the next decade. Little were we to know as a nation that the significance of our experience in Vietnam over 50 years ago would still be felt in today’s society. There are many reasons why this is so, that I will outline below.
Firstly, by accepting the United States (US) request to join the Vietnam War, Australia sent an international message that we supported our allies in the quest to destroy communism in South East Asia. At the time the world was very concerned that if communism took …show more content…
In a significant step Australia increased its number of military advisors to 60, then to 100. Given the widespread training of these people this contribution by Australia was strategically relevant to the war effort.
Fourthly, as it became clear that the battle in Vietnam was deteriorating, the US again requested additional support from Australia. The introduction of Conscription at the end of 1964 had and continues to have significant ramifications for Australia. Our society witnessed the requirement that when boys turned 20 they had to register their name for the Ballot. These young people became an important part of the skills combination required to take on the enemy. As tragic as this was the army needed young and fit soldiers to take on the force of the North Vietnamese.
Also, during the Vietnam War the Australian army was involved in a number of significant battles. Many of these battles changed the momentum of the …show more content…
The Battle started in May and Finished later that year in June. The Battle was very lengthy for both sides of the battle. The Obstructing of movement throughout the city of Bien Hoa caused the North Vietnamese to launch several attacks against Australia to push them away from this significant area. The Australian Army also instigated fighting during the 25 day patrols throughout the area. In 1968 the Battle of Coral once again saw many Australian troops killed and wounded in what the Australian newspaper wrote as " the second worst day of the war for the Australian"
Firstly, by accepting the United States (US) request to join the Vietnam War, Australia sent an international message that we supported our allies in the quest to destroy communism in South East Asia. At the time the world was very concerned that if communism took …show more content…
In a significant step Australia increased its number of military advisors to 60, then to 100. Given the widespread training of these people this contribution by Australia was strategically relevant to the war effort.
Fourthly, as it became clear that the battle in Vietnam was deteriorating, the US again requested additional support from Australia. The introduction of Conscription at the end of 1964 had and continues to have significant ramifications for Australia. Our society witnessed the requirement that when boys turned 20 they had to register their name for the Ballot. These young people became an important part of the skills combination required to take on the enemy. As tragic as this was the army needed young and fit soldiers to take on the force of the North Vietnamese.
Also, during the Vietnam War the Australian army was involved in a number of significant battles. Many of these battles changed the momentum of the …show more content…
The Battle started in May and Finished later that year in June. The Battle was very lengthy for both sides of the battle. The Obstructing of movement throughout the city of Bien Hoa caused the North Vietnamese to launch several attacks against Australia to push them away from this significant area. The Australian Army also instigated fighting during the 25 day patrols throughout the area. In 1968 the Battle of Coral once again saw many Australian troops killed and wounded in what the Australian newspaper wrote as " the second worst day of the war for the Australian"