What was the major cause for Australia go to war with Vietnam?
Australia didn’t exactly “go to war” with Vietnam. Rather, Australia became militarily involved with the Vietnam War as part of the SEATO and ANZUS pacts. ANZUS was formed as an alliance between Australia, New Zealand and the U.S. for security and defense support. Generally speaking, the three countries would be obligated to provide security and military support to one another. The original ANZUS treaty was to support issues arising around the Pacific Ocean, but recent issues have seen Australia become involved in Iraq and Afghanistan while New Zealand has all but backed out of the alliance. Australia’s involvement in Vietnam somewhat parallels U.S. involvement. Advisors were sent initially and then combat troops in the early 60’s. Australia officially withdrew their military in 1973 and had their version of evacuating Saigon during the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. Australia’s combat forces were pretty tough and respected by their ally as well as their enemies. Australians usually
