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Start of Australian Inolvement
The Minister for Defence (Reginald Townley) announces intention to send 30 army advisers to South Vietnam (SVN). -
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Vietnam War
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Army
The first members of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) arrive in South Vietnam -
Increase Strenth of the Army
The Prime Minister introduced national service to increase the army's strength from 22,750 to 37,500. -
Request More troops
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. -
Sydney Arrival
HMAS Sydney arrives at Vung Tau, South Vietnam, carrying the bulk of the Australian force. -
Recruit Training
First national service begins training for the people they have recruited. -
Holt
Holt announces the Australian commitment in South Vietnam will be Increased to a 4350-man task force, and will include conscripts. -
BATTLE
The Battle of Long Tan -
Increase of Troops
The Prime Minister announces an increase of 1700 to Australia’s commitment in South Vietnam, including a third infantry battalion and a tank squadron. -
Holt Missing
Prime Minister Harold Holt missing, presumed drowned off Portsea in Victoria. His body wasn't found -
Lower Commitment
Prime Minister Gorton indicates that Australia will not increase its commitment to Vietnam. -
BATTLE
The Battle of Coral & Balmoral -
BATTLE
The Battle of Binh Bah -
Wanting soldiers back!
Morgan Gallup Poll finds 55% want Australians brought home from Vietnam. -
Improve/ubgrade of Forces
The Prime Minister announces the bulk of Australian forces in South Vietnam are to be withdrawn, leaving only a modified training team. The period of fighting reduced from two years to 18 months. -
Change of Rules
Australian Labor Party elected to Government. -
Close to ending the War?
Australia’s military commitment in South Vietnam ends, although controversy about the precise end date of the war continues -
CEASEFIRE!
Ceasefire Begins -
Withdrawal
Australia closes its embassy in Saigon, completing withdrawal from Vietnam on ANZAC Day.