Ebook: Asian alternatives : Australia’s Vietnam decision and lessons on going to war
Author: Woodard Garry
- Genre: History
- Tags: Vietnam War 1961-1975 -- Australia, Australia -- Foreign relations -- 1945-, Australia -- Foreign relations -- United States, Australia -- Politics and government -- 1945-, United States -- Foreign relations -- Australia, Diplomatic relations, Politics and government, Australia, United States
- Series: MUP academic monograph series.
- Year: 2004
- Publisher: Melbourne University Press
- City: Carlton, Victoria
- Language: English
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This title re-examines Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War and takes readers into the corridors of power in Canberra and inside Australia's secret diplomatic dealings to analyse the forces that shaped Australia's policies of the 1960s. Between 1959-1965, Australia had to decide whether or not to go to war, culminating in the controversial commitment in Vietnam. Strong Ministers and courageous advisers Read more...