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Australia's Involvement In The Vietnam War
A war that was the cause of social upheaval and the wide use of choppers in the army, but also pain to soldiers. -
First Australian to Die From Enemy Action
Kevin Conway, Warrant officer class 2, dies due to enemy activity and is the first Australian to die in the Vietnam war. -
Australia joins the Us 173d airborne brigade(one of the first mentions of Australia helping the US)
The first mention of Australia joining up with an ally force since the beginning of Australia's involvement. -
The battle of Long Tan
108 soldiers face the Vietcong and North Vietnamese Army, which altogether was estimated to equal 1and a half to 2 and a half thousand men. -
A familiar group
New Zealand and Australian troops join forces, just as they did in World War 1 and 2. -
The seed of doubt is spread
The Tet Offensive is launched into South Vietnam by the communists, costing them thousands of men but causing Australia and others opposing the communists to doubt and to examine their policies in their own countries. -
The Battle of Binh Bah
Two companies of troops, supported by tanks and helicopters, sweep through Binh Bah, taking down 100 Vietcong per 1 Australian. -
The death of a founder
The founder of the Vietcong and a leader of North Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh, dies at the age of 79 in Hanoi. -
The first Moratorium March
Around 190 000 people around Australia take part in a moratorium march. -
Stepping out of conflict
Australia withdraws all but a few training teams from Vietnam.
