Classroom Units
Using evidence to explore the soldiers' experience of Vietnam.
Using evidence to explore the experience of the home front during the Vietnam War.
Using evidence to explore the system of conscription during the Vietnam War.
Using evidence to explore this famous battle of the Vietnam War.
What is women's role in the services in the past, and the present? Should women be on the front line of combat? Use evidence to develop an informed viewpoint.
Using evidence to explore what happens to servicemen and servicewomen after the wars.
Student Resources
Statistics of Australian casualties in the Vietnam War.
The story of the shelling of the HMAS Perth off North Vietnam.
An outline of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War.
Did you serve in Vietnam?
(POEM)
The dramatic story of the Battle of Long Tan.
The death of a digger in the Vietnam War.
A document from the Vietnam War.
The story of the creation, loss and restoration of a special memorial.
The role of dogs on combat patrols.
The story of a dramatic conflict during the Vietnam War.
Reproductions of service medals and other awards from a variety of wars.
Practical suggestions for interviewing people about their war-related experience.
Map of the area where Australians fought in Vietnam.
Map showing Australian involvement in three wars.
Interactives
Students work out on a map where Australians have served in peace and war.
Explore an interactive timeline of uniforms worn by Australian servicemen and women over time.
See and hear what Australian women have done in wars and peacekeeping.