But on the eve of Anzac Day, it’s important to put things in perspective. It was only half a century ago that Australians were being conscripted - many against their will - to join the war in Vietnam.

In 1969, thousands of Australian men were conscripted by random ballot and sent to serve with the Australian Army in the Vietnam War. No one escaped the draft - not even our ... because he knew how ...

Having recently observed ANZAC Day in Australia, I have found myself reflecting on what April 25 represents. I must stress that ANZAC Day is not, nor should it ever be, about glorifying war. ANZAC Day ...

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