1. Conscription and the Vietnam War
Initially, the Australian public paid little attention and were largely disinterested in a war that included very few Australian troops. ... Public support for the war deteriorated rapidly and popular culture in Australia began to turn people away from the war. ... Massive demonstrations and marches, known as Moratoriums, were held in towns and cities all over Australia, calling for the withdrawal of all Australian troops. ... The combination of rising casualty rates, the effects of chemical warfare creating public concern and the severe unpopularity of conscription had an obvious effect on th...
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