Since World War II Australia and the United States have fought together in several major conflicts, reflecting our strong military alliance, formalised by the ANZUS Treaty in 1951.
The following are the major conflicts where both nations deployed combat forces together:
Korean War (1950–1953)
Australia joined the U.S.-led United Nations effort to repel North Korea’s invasion of South Korea. Australian troops fought alongside American forces in key battles.
Vietnam War (1962–1973)
Australia committed troops to support the U.S. in combating communist forces in Vietnam. At its peak, over 7,000 Australian personnel served, notably in battles alongside with American units.
Gulf War (1990–1991)
Australia contributed naval forces and personnel to the U.S.-led coalition to expel Iraqi forces from Kuwait. The Royal Australian Navy played a significant role in enforcing sanctions and supporting combat operations.
Afghanistan War (2001–2021)
Following the September 11 attacks, Australia invoked the ANZUS Treaty and deployed special forces, followed by a sustained presence, fighting alongside U.S. troops against the Taliban and Al-Qaeda.
Iraq War (2003–2011)
Australia joined the U.S.-led “Coalition of the Willing” to invade Iraq and remove Saddam Hussein. Australian special forces and air units were heavily involved in the initial invasion and subsequent operations.
What’s next?
These five conflicts are the primary instances where Australia and the United States engaged in direct combat operations together since World War II. Both nations also collaborated in smaller-scale or non-combat roles, such as peacekeeping in East Timor (1999–2000, with U.S. logistical support) and counter-ISIS operations in Iraq and Syria (2014–ongoing), though these often involved limited direct fighting by Australian ground troops.
But getting back to the five major conflicts did you notice that we followed the U.S. into these wars or that they were U.S.-led? The lapdog came when called.
Over the last six weeks we’ve seen a change of dynamics and if Trump continues his cuddle-up to Putin… will we still be allies with America? Will we ever heed their call again? Or will we be on the other team, whoever that might be?
Uncle Sam won’t need us anymore.
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We should exit ANZUS and USUKA while we can and not wait till we are used and dumped when the perfidious US changes sides, as well as cancelling all armaments orders from the recalcitrant unreliable US, which can cancel logistic support for them when we may need the use of them most.