AUSTRALIA: Vietnam Iraq war parallels
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Australia's political parties are drawing parallels between the Vietnam war and the conflict in Iraq. But the author of a new history of Australia's war in Vietnam says the comparisons with Iraq are being made to serve political agendas rather than historical accuracy.
Presenter: Graeme Dobell
Speakers: Paul Ham, author of the new book, Vietnam - The Australian War; Australia's Opposition Leader, Kevin Rudd; Australian prime minister John Howard
