Australia in the Vietnam War

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Other Issues

Description

In this unit, we look at Australian involvement in the Vietnam War and other issues.  

These include an overview of the following:u

involvement in the Vietnam War

• The Air War:  1964-1973
• The Media War
• The Anti-War Movement
• War Crimes in Perspective
• The Undercover War
• Strategy and Tactics

Unit Skills and Objectives

• Develop an understanding of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War and other issues
• Explore an on line Research Data base
• Develop online computer research skills in a range of settings
• Develop Geography skills to enhance historical understanding
• Record research findings in a systematic and appropriate manner
• Read, listen and view a range of historical sources
• Write about history and historical sources
• Critically analyze and evaluate historical sources
• Make informed and reasoned historical judgements