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Vietnam War Illustration by J. Heinze

Australia and the Vietnam War. The Vietnam War was the longest major conflict in which Australians have been involved; it lasted ten years, from 1962 to 1972, and involved some 60,000 personnel.  A limited initial commitment of just 30 military advisers grew to include a battalion in 1965 and finally, in 1966, a task force.  Each of the three services was involved, but the dominant role was played by the Army.  

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