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Australia began exiting the war in Vietnam in 1970 and most all troops were out of the country by 1973. They did briefly send troops back in 1975 to help Australian embassy workers evacuate during the Fall of Saigon.

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How was Australia involved and why in world war 1?

As part of the British Empire Australia joined WW1 with the rest of the UK


What continents were fought on during World War I?

Asia, North and South America, Europe, Australia and Africa were all involved in World war 1.


Who was involved inWWI?

There were many country's e.g Germany, Italy, France, Britain ,Russia and America. When Britain joined the war they also involved their controlled country's such as Africa, India and Australia


Why did the US become involved in a European war?

As Allies of Uk and France the US went to war in Euope when Germany declared war on US on Dec 10, 1941


How many wars has Australia been involved in?

Since the end of WW2 in 1945 Australia has been involved in numerous conflictsThe Korean War 1950-53 (Also called the forgotten war)Australia provides 77 RAAF, the 3rd Battalion1,500 Australian casualtiesMajor Battles by Australia- Battle of Kapyong Valley- Battle of Imjin RiverThe Malayan Emergency 1950-60 (Australias longest military commitment in history)Australia provides air and infantry forces66 Australian casualtiesMajor Battles by Australia- Operation TermiteThe Indonesian Confrontation 1963-66Australia provides the 3rd Battalion29 Australian casualtiesMajor Battles by Australia- Naval Battle in Singapore StraitThe Vietnam War 1962-75 (Longest military involment in any war)Over 60,000 Australians served during the war3521 Australian casualtiesMajor Battles by Australia- Battle of Long TanThe First Gulf War 1990-91Several naval frigates, a number of Australian military and aid personnelNo Australian casualtiesNo significant battles but many minor operationsThe East Timorese Crises 1999-03Australia provides 4,400 soldiers2 Australian casualtiesNo significant battles but many operationsThe Iraq War 2003-09Australia provides 2,000 troops with navy and air supportNo Australian casualtiesMajor Battles by Australia- Battle of Route Bismarck- Battle of Al RumaythahThe Afghanistan War 2001- PresentAustralia provides 1,500 troopsPresent casualties as of 2011 29 dead and many wounded.Major Battles by Australia- Battle of Chora- Battle of DerapetSo over the course of these wars there have been 5147 Australian casualties.There are however many smaller peace-keeping missions which have stirred small conflicts but arent known about much.I hope this was what you were looking for!!

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Should Australia have become involved in the Vietnam war?

easy YES!


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What year did Australia get involved in the Vietnam war?

1962


How long were australia troops involved in the vietnam war?

for for years


What major war did the us become involved in?

Vietnam.


How was Harold Holt involved in the Vietnam war?

Prime Minister of Australia, sent his men to Vietnam.


When did the british get involved in the Vietnam war?

Australia and New Zealand did, but the UK did not.


How did the UN become involved in the Vietnam war?

The UN didn't fight in the Vietnam War; the UN was in Korea.


When did England become involved in the Vietnam War?

Great Britain did not send troops to Vietnam during the war.


When did Australia become invovled in the Vietnam war?

In 1961/1962.


When did the Us Become involved in a war in Vietnam?

1964-1975


Why did Australia get militarily involved in Vietnam?

Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War was to stop the spread of communism. What began as a limited engagement of a few troops ended with more than 60,000 troops in Vietnam and the title as Australia's most costly war.