Vietnam War
Type
Classification
1
Subject
2
Is part of
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Label
Vietnam War
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
[Exempt from classification]
Main title
Vietnam War
Medium
videorecording
Oclc number
457371429
Runtime
46
Series statement
Deconstructing Australian history series
Summary
"This Australian-made, curriculum fit program examines Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War. A time of massive social upheaval and political controversy throughout Australian society, which brought into question the notion of following our political and strategic allies into combat. A fascinating range of opinions and reflections are presented by those who were involved in and close to the action in the late 1960s and early 1970s and those who have spent years studying the impact of Australia's involvement in this controversial war. Throughout the program, we hear from notable academics and other prominent figures including: former Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser, Minister for the Army in 1966 under PM Harold Holt; historians Humphrey McQueen, Dr Corinne Manning and Dr Val Noone; former Victorian MP Joan Coxsedge - one of the famous 'Fairlea Five' young mothers who were jailed for distributing anti-conscription material; and Vietnam veteran Rob Edgell"--Container
Target audience
adolescent
Technique
live action
Incoming Resources
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