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Objective. To support South Vietnam against Communist attacks. Date. 31 July 1962 – 18 December 1972. Executed by. Approximately 61,000 military personnel [1] Casualties. 521 killed, ~3,000 wounded. Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War began with a small commitment of 30 military advisors in 1962, and increased over the following decade ...
1965–1969. Catherine Anne Warnes (7 December 1949 – 20 July 1969), professionally Cathy Wayne, was an Australian singer and dancer, who was killed during a tour of Vietnam at a United States Marine Base where she was hosting with others a music concert to entertain the troops during the Vietnam War conflict.
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Images and rescue. Associated Press photographer Nick Ut took a photograph of Kim Phúc running naked amid other fleeing villagers, South Vietnamese soldiers, and other press photographers. This became one of the most haunting images of the Vietnam War.
Sep 5, 2012 · The film depicts the Sapphires as Australia’s answer to the Supremes, and how they were talent-spotted to perform soul numbers for the troops in Vietnam. In reality, it was only Laurel, then 21, and her sister Lois who went to Vietnam.
Jun 22, 2015 · An iconic photo from the Vietnam War captured Kim Phuc in a little girl’s moment of agony. Now she has learned to forgive.
Feb 21, 2024 · Real Life. February 21, 2024. True tales from the female entertainers of the Vietnam War. Over 50 years ago, a generation of young women and girls went to Vietnam to entertain the troops. Many of them still carry the scars. Toby Cresswell. Print. Patty McGrath (later Newton) on stage performing for a crowd of soldiers.
Jun 11, 2022 · 'Napalm girl' looks back at historic picture and advocates peace. abc.net.au/news/nick-ut-kim-phuc-napalm-girl-photo-50-years-later/101139364. Fifty years ago a young photojournalist covering the war in his native Vietnam took a photograph and saved the life of a young girl badly burned by a napalm attack. Key points:
