How did Australians feel about the Vietnam war?

Answer 1

Australia had a population of less than 20 million people during the war. Their attitudes mirrored the US attitude, on a lesser scale.

Reasons for involvement:

• Fear of Spread of Communism
• Had an alliance with USA
• Domino Theory - that if one country fall in to communism the other countries will follow.

Answer 2

It generally followed along the same lines as American perceptions.

Answer 3

They were in line with America's attitude, but on a lower scale, in proportion to their countries population.

Answer 4

Australians mirror the US, but on a smaller scale relative to their populations.

Answer 5

The same as in the US.