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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Pyle, Richard and Faas, Horst, Lost Over Laos: A True Story of Tragedy, Mystery and Friendship, 2003
A poignant story of four combat photographers who died in Indochina - and the two journalists who kept their memory alive.A poignant story of four combat photographers who died in Indochina - and the two journalists who kept their memory alive.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- press coverage, war photographers -- death., saigon, ho chi minh trail, operation lam son 719, larry burrows, henri huet, kent potter, keisaburro shimamoto, mia - united states, indochina, richard pyle, horst faas -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomMedal, Croix du Combattant
The Poilus (French combat soldiers) of World War I worked toward recognition by the government, of a special status to those who had participated in the bitter fighting of 1914-1918 (as opposed to those who served behind the lines). The law of 19 December 1926 created la carte du combatantt, or combatant card, for veterans of 1914-1918, as well as those veterans of 1870-1871 and colonial wars before the First World War. The decoration was created only three years later by the law of 28 June 1930. A decree of January 29, 1948 states that the provisions of the 1930 Act relating to the allocation of the combatant card and the Croix du combattant were applicable to participants of the 1939-1945 war. The law of 18 July 1952 extended the benefit of the award of the Croix du combattant for Indochina and Korea. The law of December 9, 1974 has extended the award of the Croix du combattant to operations in North Africa between 1 January 1952 and July 2, 1962. More recently, a decree of January 12, 1994 opened le carte du combattant holder (hence the Croix du combattant) to those who participated in the operations of Cambodia, Cameroon, Gulf, Lebanon, Madagascar, Suez, Somalia, Central African Republic, Chad, Yugoslavia, Zaire, and Iraq.A cross pattée with four arms in bronze, with a laurel wreath between the arms 36 mm across. engraved by de DOUMINC. On the obverse in the center, effigy of the Republic on a charge helmet Adrian laurel leaves surrounded by the legend REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE. On the reverse the inscription CROIX DU COMBATTANT framing a sword placed vertically with the bottom edge, up to the guard, the rays from up to 180 °. medal, croix du combattant -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Peter Harclerode, Fighting dirty the inside story of covert operations from Ho Chi Minh to Osama Bin Laden, 2001
In the wake of the September 11th horror, nothing could be timelier than this exploration of world terrorism and the forces that fight it--armies and missions often shrouded in mystery. A foremost expert on guerrilla warfare presents, for the first time, a comprehensive investigation of covert military operations from Vietnam to Afghanistan. Among the revelations: that the CIA handed out shoulder-fired antiaircraft missiles "like lollipops" to Osama bin Laden and other mujahadeen leaders, weapons they may now turn against us how British SAS operated inside Afghanistan against the Russians and used "former special forces" personnel for clandestine missions why secret militia and locally recruited fighters successfully defeated guerrillas and terrorists in Oman, Malaya, and Borneo, but could not in Indochina and Algeria and how "fighting dirty" sometimes meant helping drug dealers in exchange for their support. Most relevant is the detailed analysis of why Russia failed to conquer Afghanistan, what we can learn from their experience, and the perils awaiting any invader.Index, bibliography, ill, maps, p.625.non-fictionIn the wake of the September 11th horror, nothing could be timelier than this exploration of world terrorism and the forces that fight it--armies and missions often shrouded in mystery. A foremost expert on guerrilla warfare presents, for the first time, a comprehensive investigation of covert military operations from Vietnam to Afghanistan. Among the revelations: that the CIA handed out shoulder-fired antiaircraft missiles "like lollipops" to Osama bin Laden and other mujahadeen leaders, weapons they may now turn against us how British SAS operated inside Afghanistan against the Russians and used "former special forces" personnel for clandestine missions why secret militia and locally recruited fighters successfully defeated guerrillas and terrorists in Oman, Malaya, and Borneo, but could not in Indochina and Algeria and how "fighting dirty" sometimes meant helping drug dealers in exchange for their support. Most relevant is the detailed analysis of why Russia failed to conquer Afghanistan, what we can learn from their experience, and the perils awaiting any invader. special forces - operations - 20th century, special forces - operations - 20th century -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Longman Cheshire, War without end : conflict in Indo-China, 1995
Indo-China war - Australian involvement in Vietnam - Laos and Cambodia ; Jim Cairns - Harold Holt - Ho Chi Minh - John F. Kennedy - Robert Menzies - My Lai - Richard Nixon - Lyndon B. Johnson (L.B.J.) - Tet Offensive - Fall of Saigon - Why America lost - Cambodia & the Sihanouk years - Khmer Rouge & Pol Pot - Agent Orange & Post-traumatic stress disorder - Vietnamese boat people & resettlement destinations.Index, bibliography, ill, maps, p.183.non-fictionIndo-China war - Australian involvement in Vietnam - Laos and Cambodia ; Jim Cairns - Harold Holt - Ho Chi Minh - John F. Kennedy - Robert Menzies - My Lai - Richard Nixon - Lyndon B. Johnson (L.B.J.) - Tet Offensive - Fall of Saigon - Why America lost - Cambodia & the Sihanouk years - Khmer Rouge & Pol Pot - Agent Orange & Post-traumatic stress disorder - Vietnamese boat people & resettlement destinations.vietnam war 1961-1975 – history, indochina - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Penguin Books, Vietnam : A History, 1985
A summation "of over two centuries of conflict in Indochina. Chronicling a tragic history, Karnow presents a balanced and synmpathetic view of Vietnamese aspiration and the mishaps that led to American involvement in a 'war nobody wonIndex, bibliography, notes, ill, maps, p.752.non-fictionA summation "of over two centuries of conflict in Indochina. Chronicling a tragic history, Karnow presents a balanced and synmpathetic view of Vietnamese aspiration and the mishaps that led to American involvement in a 'war nobody wonvietnam war 1961-1975 – history, vietnam - history 1945-1975 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Buzzanco, Robert, Vietnam and the Transformation of American Life (Copy 1), 1999
The Indochina wars have cast a long shadow over world affairs. For the victims, they were a devastating catastrophe.The Indochina wars have cast a long shadow over world affairs. For the victims, they were a devastating catastrophe.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -- united states, vietnamese civilization - 1970 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Hammel, Eric, Fire in the Streets: The Battle for Hue, Tet 1968, 1991
The Tet Offensive of Jnuary 1968 was the most important military campaign of the Vietnam War. The ancient capital city of Hue, once considered the jewel of Indochina' cities, was a key objective of that surprse Communist offnesive launched on Vietnam's most important holiday.The Tet Offensive of Jnuary 1968 was the most important military campaign of the Vietnam War. The ancient capital city of Hue, once considered the jewel of Indochina' cities, was a key objective of that surprse Communist offnesive launched on Vietnam's most important holiday.hue, battle of (hue´^, vietnam (1968), tet offensive (1968), vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- urban warfare -- united states -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Hearden, Patrick J, The Tragedy of Vietnam, Causes and Consequences (2nd ed.), 2006
The tragedy of Vietnam contains, in a single volme, a highly accessible account of both the causes of American entanglement in Vietnam and the aftermath of the conflict up to the present, giving Americans a chance to reflect on an important part of their history and to learn anew the lessons of Vietnam.The tragedy of Vietnam contains, in a single volme, a highly accessible account of both the causes of American entanglement in Vietnam and the aftermath of the conflict up to the present, giving Americans a chance to reflect on an important part of their history and to learn anew the lessons of Vietnam.vietnam war (1961-1975), vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- united states, united states -- foreign relations -- indochina -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Lawrence, Mark Atwood, Assuming the Burden: Europe and the American Commitment to War in Vietnam, 2005
Rigorously researched and carefully argued...Utilizing British, French, and American diplomatic, military and political records between the final years of the Second World War and 1950Rigorously researched and carefully argued...Utilizing British, French, and American diplomatic, military and political records between the final years of the Second World War and 1950indochina - history - 1945, united states - foreign relations - vietnam, cold war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Page, Tim, The Mindful Moment, 2001
Travelers are among the most privileged people. Transcending frontiers religious, physical and political constitutes the ultimate learning curve. at best, we gain enlightenment; most get by without ever having more that a few mindful moments.Travelers are among the most privileged people. Transcending frontiers religious, physical and political constitutes the ultimate learning curve. at best, we gain enlightenment; most get by without ever having more that a few mindful moments.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- pictorial works, vietnam war (1961-1975), indochina -- history -- 1945- -- pictorial works. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Hearden, Patrick J, The Tragedy of Vietnam.(3rd. ed.), 2008
the Tragedy of Vietnam provides extensive background on the war. the relevant history of Southeast Asia, and the consequences of the Vietnam conflict on the region.the Tragedy of Vietnam provides extensive background on the war. the relevant history of Southeast Asia, and the consequences of the Vietnam conflict on the region.vietnam war (1961-1975), vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- united states, united states -- foreign relations -- indochina -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Vietnam and the Transformation of American Life (Copy 2), 1999
The Indochina wars have cast a long shadow over world affairs. For the victims, they were a devastating catastrophe.The Indochina wars have cast a long shadow over world affairs. For the victims, they were a devastating catastrophe.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -- united states, vietnamese civilization - 1970 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Vietnam At War: The history: 1946-1975 (Copy 1)
A clearly stated, thoughtfully analyzed, forcefully written work, perhaps the best military history of the long sweep of warfare in Indochina yet produced.A clearly stated, thoughtfully analyzed, forcefully written work, perhaps the best military history of the long sweep of warfare in Indochina yet produced.indochinese war, 1946-1954, vietnam war, 1961-1975, lt. gen. phillip b. davidson, (1961-1975) - australia - juvenile literature -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Bowman, John S. ed, The Vietnam War Day By Day (Copy 3)
The Vietnam War was one of the longest, bitterest and most complex wars of the twentieth century. It began in 1945 as a localized nationalist revolt against French colonial rule in Indochina.The Vietnam War was one of the longest, bitterest and most complex wars of the twentieth century. It began in 1945 as a localized nationalist revolt against French colonial rule in Indochina. 1961-1975 - chronology, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - pictorial works -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Warner, Denis, The Last Confucian: Vietnam, South-East Asia, and the West. (Copy 2)
What we are up against in South-East Asia is a carefully prepared and skilfully executed plan to destroy Western power and influence by tactics which begin with subversion in remote and neglected areas, move into armed revolt, and proceed, so the Communists hope, to the conference table.What we are up against in South-East Asia is a carefully prepared and skilfully executed plan to destroy Western power and influence by tactics which begin with subversion in remote and neglected areas, move into armed revolt, and proceed, so the Communists hope, to the conference table.indochina - history - 1945, south east asia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Lind, Michael, Vietnam: The Necessary War: A Reinterpretation of America's Most Disastrous Military Conflict (Copy 1), 1999
A quarter century after its end, the Vietnam War still divides Americans. Some, mostly of the left, claim that Indochina was of no strategic value to the United States and was not worth An American war.A quarter century after its end, the Vietnam War still divides Americans. Some, mostly of the left, claim that Indochina was of no strategic value to the United States and was not worth An American war.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - united states, united states - foreign relations - 1963-1969, president j f kennedy, president nixon, president lyndon johnson -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Warner, Denis, The Last Confucian: Vietnam, South-East Asia, and the West. (Copy 3)
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Bowman, John ed, The Vietnam War Day by Day (Copy 1)
The Vietnam War was one of the longest, bitterest and most complex wars of the twentieth century. It began in 1945 as a localized nationalist revolt against French colonial rule in Indochina.The Vietnam War was one of the longest, bitterest and most complex wars of the twentieth century. It began in 1945 as a localized nationalist revolt against French colonial rule in Indochina. 1961-1975 - chronology, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - pictorial works -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Bowman, John ed, The Vietnam War Day by Day (Copy 2)
The Vietnam War was one of the longest, bitterest and most complex wars of the twentieth centruy. It began in 1945 as a localized nationalist revolt against French colonial rule in Indochina.The Vietnam War was one of the longest, bitterest and most complex wars of the twentieth centruy. It began in 1945 as a localized nationalist revolt against French colonial rule in Indochina. vietnam war, 1961-1975 - chronology, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - pictorial works -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Pimlott, John, Vietnam: The Decisive Battles (Copy 2)
In the mid 1960' the youth of the Western world were largely preoccupied with "flower power" and the music of the Beatles. Meanwhile, in distant Indochina, young American GIs were engaged in a savage war of attrition in the jungles of a small divided country that had been a French colony.In the mid 1960' the youth of the Western world were largely preoccupied with "flower power" and the music of the Beatles. Meanwhile, in distant Indochina, young American GIs were engaged in a savage war of attrition in the jungles of a small divided country that had been a French colony.vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam history - august revolution, dien bien phu, ap bac, the gulf of tonkin, operation starlite, the ia drang campaign, long tan, battle of long tan, operation attleboro, operation bolo, operation junction city, rach ba rai river, khe sanh, tet offensive, hamburger hill, operation lam son 719, an loc, thanh hoa bridge -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Warner, Denis, The Last Confucian: Vietnam, South-East Asia, and the West. (Copy 1)
What we are up against in South-East Asia is a carefully prepared and skillfully executed plan to destroy Western power and influence by tactics which begin with subversion in remote and neglected areas, move into armed revolt, and proceed, so the Communists hope, to the conference table.What we are up against in South-East Asia is a carefully prepared and skillfully executed plan to destroy Western power and influence by tactics which begin with subversion in remote and neglected areas, move into armed revolt, and proceed, so the Communists hope, to the conference table.indochina - history - 1945, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Pimlott, John, Vietnam: The Decisive Battles (Copy 1)
In the mid 1960' the youth of the Western world were largely preoccupied with "flower power" and the music of the Beatles. Meanwhile, in distant Indochina, young American GIs were engaged in a savage war of attrition in the jungles of a small divided country that had been a French colony.In the mid 1960' the youth of the Western world were largely preoccupied with "flower power" and the music of the Beatles. Meanwhile, in distant Indochina, young American GIs were engaged in a savage war of attrition in the jungles of a small divided country that had been a French colony.vietnam war, dien bien phu, ap bac, the gulf of tonkin, operation starlite, the ia drang campaign, long tan, battle of long tan, operation attleboro, operation bolo, operation junction city, rach ba rai river, tet offensive, hamburger hill, operation lam son 719, an l, an loc, thanh hoa bridge -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Giap, Vo Nguyen, Dien Bien Phu
Everyone knows the part played by Dien Bien Phu in the Indochinese war and in the signing of the Geneva AgreementsEveryone knows the part played by Dien Bien Phu in the Indochinese war and in the signing of the Geneva Agreementsbattles - indochina, dien bien phu, geneva agreements -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Scholl-Latour, Peter, Death in the Ricefields, 1979
For over thirty-five years, the world's ideologies have been fought out in the ricefields and jungles, the towns and cities, of Indochina.For over thirty-five years, the world's ideologies have been fought out in the ricefields and jungles, the towns and cities, of Indochina.vietnam war (1961-1975), indochinese war, 1946-1954 -- causes, dien bien phu, prisoners of the viet cong, saigon -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Wiest, Andrew, Rolling Thunder In A Gentle Land: The Vietnam War Revisited (Copy 2)
A superb and compelling reexamination...among the best books of its kind.A superb and compelling reexamination...among the best books of its kind.vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam -- history -- 1945-1975, french indochina war, cambodia, laos, south vietnamese soldier, anzac, people's army of vietnam, ho chi minh trail, lt gen lam quang thi -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Wiest, Andrew, Rolling Thunder In A Gentle Land: The Vietnam War Revisited (Copy 1)
A superb and compelling reexamination...among the best books of its kind.A superb and compelling reexamination...among the best books of its kind.vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam - history - 1945-1975, french indochina war, people's army of vietnam, ho chi minh trail, cambodia, laos, lt gen lam quang thi, south vietnamese soldier -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Wirtz, James J, The Tet Offensive: intelligence Failure in War (Copy 2)
What path led Americans to Vietnam? Why and how did the United States become involved in this conflict.What path led Americans to Vietnam? Why and how did the United States become involved in this conflict.tet offensive, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - military intelligence, french indochina war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Wintle, Justin, The Viet Nam Wars (Copy 1), 1991
vietnam history - 1945 - 1975, vietnam war - 1961-1975, viet nam war, dien bien phu, french indochina war, fall of saigon, viet minh's victory
