Accession Number | MSS2090 |
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Collection type | Manuscript |
Measurement | 1 wallet: 1cm |
Object type | Manuscript |
Maker |
McMillan, Melissa |
Date made | 2003 |
Access | Open |
Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
Australian Attitudes in Vietnam
Description
28 page manuscript. The manuscript examines the attitudes of Australian soldiers serving during the Vietnam War. Chapter One examines the motivations behind the men relating to enlisting and serving in the armed forces. Chapter Two examines the attitudes of the soldiers in relation to the people of South Vietnam. Chapter Three examines the attitudes of the men towards each other, towards allies, towards the enemy, and towards combat in general. Chapter Four examines the soldiers attitudes around homecoming and the reception they received.