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Pictures I have seen show them wearing a loose-fitting jungle green uniform similar to the Americans, but with jungle hats instead of steel helmets, and all equipment carried in back to facilitate a prone defensive position. Watch the movie "The Odd Angry Shot," and you will have an idea of Australia's experience in the Vietnam War, as well as their uniforms.
The Australian Soldiers wore uniforms similar to what the Royal Army wore from the UK and Canada. The pants were short and they wore leggings. But the Australian shirts were short sleeved because their country was mostly very hot. Some of the Brit shirts were short sleeved too. They could also wear shorts with knee length socks and possibly a tassel. The color was Khaki for the dress uniform and for the field uniforms.
Grants Militaria sells the uniforms. They have pictures on their web site if you are interested in seeing the nice looking hats, boots, uniform styles the Aussies used in that era. See link below to connect to it. You are not obligated to by anything by looking at the photos.
I have added a link to photos that show some of the Aussie Uniforms but the Grants site is better.
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What happened in Vietnam war Australia?
Over 50,000 Australian Servicemen fought in the Vietnam War.
Who lived in Vietnam during the Vietnam war?
Q who was the victor of the Vietnam war? A I have no idea who won the Vietnam war!!!!
What war was the United States involved in during 1967?
Vietnam war
What were the moratoriums during the Vietnam War?
See website: Moratoriums to end the war in Vietnam.
What were lions during the Vietnam War?
Vietnam had tigers, not lions.
Who did you fight during the Vietnam war?
I was not involved in the Vietnam war. That was between the American (and Australians and south Vietnamese) and the Vietcong.
Name one us ally during the Vietnam war?
Australians.
Did Australians wear helmets in the Korean War?
Australia traditionally has been equipped with British equipment, to include their helmets. During the Vietnam War, Australians began to use US equipment, to include our US M-1 steel helmet.
How did the Vietnam war impact australians?
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How many australians lost there life during the Vietnam war?
521 dead; 3,000 wounded .
When were Australians removed from the Vietnam war?
1972.
When did the Australians get involved in the Vietnam War?
About 1962.
Was the long tan war important?
The Battle of Long tan was the Australians first big fight during the Vietnam War in 1966.
Have any Australians been granted approval to wear the Purple Heart?
Try: "Statistics About the Vietnam War." Recommended by the History Channel.
What did the Australians eat at Vietnam war?
beans and bread
Who were australians enemies in the Vietnam war?
Nva & Vc.
How did australians react to the Vietnam war?
They protested the draft.
