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Introduction
The battle of Long Tan was an incredible fight between the conscripted forces Australia and the elite determination of the Viet Cong. About 2610 soldiers fought to protect and serve what they believe is right no matter what the cost. For 3.5 hours of shooting and reloading, of killing and surviving, of blood and sweat, of gain and loss, for uncertain victory and glory they fought, and for uncertain victory and glory they died. This is the battle of Long Tan, for Vietnam, for Australia, for Asia and for the world.
105 Australians and 3 New Zealanders fought in the battle of Long Tan against t. The 18 died, the others survived, air support came and they won the battle. But little does anyone know about what brings them …show more content…

Eisenhower pledged his support to South Vietnam. With special training and advanced equipment from the American’s military, Diem’s forces succeed to track down on one of Viet Minh supporters in the South, nick named the Viet Cong; the Vietnamese Communist. They captured 100,000 people, many were tortured and executed.
Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War
The Australians were obliged to fight in the Vietnam War as the two countries alongside with New Zealand had an agreement called ‘The Australia, New Zealand and United States Security Treaty’(ANZUS Treaty)’. This agreement was signed by the three sides in 1951, with a purpose of protecting the security of the Pacific. The Viet Cong movement was to declare and spread communism to the South East Asia, the Pacific and ultimately around the world. The US took this as a threat to the human rights and declared war with the Vietnam. As a result, the Australians and New Zealanders must fight along the US in the conflict.
Conscription
Conscription is the whole idea of compulsory military service. Starting in 1903, the authorities enlist 20-23 year old males to serve in home defence by picking up a random birthday ballot. They will then send letters to the chosen males saying that they have been conscripted. Everyone has been registered automatically by the Liberal Government. The only good reasons to not participate are

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