[sinanju]

I’ve read references to the godawful amount of young lives Australia poured out in The Wars.

That (in addition to years of semi-socialism) must be a major reason Australia isn’t a superpower today.

[Vietnam Vet From New Mexico]

I’ve read references to the godawful amount of young lives Australia poured out in The Wars. That (in addition to years of semi-socialism) must be a major reason Australia isn’t a superpower today.

Maybe, but they didn't have a shortage of brave young men in the 60's when they shed their blood along side us in Nam, and they don't seem to have a shortage now.

[Dundee]

I’ve read references to the godawful amount of young lives Australia poured out in The Wars.

That (in addition to years of semi-socialism) must be a major reason Australia isn’t a superpower today.

I think the fact that most of it is arid desert is the likely culprit.