[naturalman1975]

Even in Australia, and throughout the Commonwealth, the 'small wars' fought by British and Commonwealth forces during the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s all around the world are often virtually unknown.

The Indonesian Confrontation (Konfrontasi) is a prime example of this. Communist and other left wing politicians in Indonesia lead to its government deciding to oppose the creation of the new nation of Malaysia (a collection of former British colonies that remained part of the Commonwealth). War resulted between Indonesia and Malaysia and Malaysia called upon its allies in the Commonwealth to assist it. The United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand answered that call for help.

It was a war against Communism, pure and simple. It was a war to allow a new democratic nation to exist in the face of communist aggression. It was a small war - less than 1000 killed. But it was a war.

Men fought and died for freedom.

And now after 44 years, two who were lost will come home.

Let us never forget those who fight. In big wars or in small. They do their duty. Whether the world knows about them, or not.

[Doogle]

Welcome home Warriors
RIP

[Patriot Hooligan]

“I consider it no sacrifice to die for my country. In my mind, we came here to thank God that men like these have lived rather than to regret that they have died.”

General George S. Patton