In the year of 1962, during the time of the Cold War, in which the Northern countries started falling to communism. Vietnam was in a difficult situation in which North Vietnam And South Vietnam had been divided from each other, due to their different economic stances. America had sent their military forces to South Vietnam to protect it from being over run by communism, and they called to Australia for assistance.
Australia had a close relationship with the U.S. After dealing with the atrocities of World War 2, Australia did not soon forget America 's assistance during that time. Australia perceived sending troops to Vietnam as a way to some-what repay America and keep their alliance in tact. Also, to ensure that America would come to Australia 's aid if Communism eventually came to our shores. So Australia decided to assist America with the ongoing struggles of the Cold War.
The Cold War is the name people use to describe the conflict involving the U.S. (and those allied with it), and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, also known as the USSR. However, It was depicted as a Cold War as America and Russia never actually fought together themselves. …show more content…
This allowed the citizens of Australia to experience the horrors of what was taking place in Vietnam. The community of this era was all about “peace”, so when conscription was introduced, it was guaranteed that there would be resistance. The population began to fear their care-free lives would be interrupted and be sent to war- and possibly die- against their own will. Due to this fear people banded together to make groups in protest. The Save Our Sons movement was made up of mothers who were against the idea of conscription and sending their sons, husbands, and relatives to a war they did not sign up for. SOS made claims such as “I believe conscription is unjust, immoral and a denial of human
Australia had a close relationship with the U.S. After dealing with the atrocities of World War 2, Australia did not soon forget America 's assistance during that time. Australia perceived sending troops to Vietnam as a way to some-what repay America and keep their alliance in tact. Also, to ensure that America would come to Australia 's aid if Communism eventually came to our shores. So Australia decided to assist America with the ongoing struggles of the Cold War.
The Cold War is the name people use to describe the conflict involving the U.S. (and those allied with it), and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, also known as the USSR. However, It was depicted as a Cold War as America and Russia never actually fought together themselves. …show more content…
This allowed the citizens of Australia to experience the horrors of what was taking place in Vietnam. The community of this era was all about “peace”, so when conscription was introduced, it was guaranteed that there would be resistance. The population began to fear their care-free lives would be interrupted and be sent to war- and possibly die- against their own will. Due to this fear people banded together to make groups in protest. The Save Our Sons movement was made up of mothers who were against the idea of conscription and sending their sons, husbands, and relatives to a war they did not sign up for. SOS made claims such as “I believe conscription is unjust, immoral and a denial of human