veterans - vietnam, languages: vietnamese

An Poster, Information Board of 5 RAR 1966 to 1967 (tst Tour). The 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment ("Battalion") were the leading element of the First Australian Task Force (1 ATF) and stationed in Vietnam from 1966 to 1967. The Battalion's task was to break Viet Cong control over the central region of Phuoc Tuy Province - an area that communists had freely operated in since 1945. Commencing of the 24th May 1966, the Battalion conducted its first operation codenamed "Hardihood". Their objective was to sweep and clear areas to the north and east of Nui Dat to a distance of 5000 meters, then create a defensive position to enable 1 ATF to establish an operation base. The Battalion conducted eighteen full-lenght operations as well as numerous day and night cordon and search, search and destroy, ambush and clearing patrols conducted at company, platoon and section levels. the Battalion achieved considerable success during Operations Canberra and Queanbeyan in October 1966 when it swept and cleared the Nui Thi Vai mountain. A Viet Cong base consisting of training facilities, a hospital, booby trap factory and several tonnes of rice was located and destroyed. during phase two (Operation Queanbeyan) the battalion discovered complex cave and tunnel systems along with other fixed installations that were vigorously fought for and destroyed by the battalion. Not only di the caves contain large quantities of weapons, equipment and documents but the 274 VC Regiments deputy commanders radio complex. For bravery and leadership, three Military Crosses, one Military Medal and one Mentioned in Dispatches were awarded. The last was awarded posthumously. However, at the completion of the battalion's first tour, the 274 and 275 Viet Cong Regiments remained functional. While the enemy retained the capacity to inflict serious casualities on smaller allied forces, the Battalion and other elements of the 1 AFt were successful in denying the enemy their previous gains. This enabled the South Vietnamese Government to re-establish control of over 96 per cent of the Phuoc Tuy Province during Australia's involvement. Source O'Neill, RJ Vietnam Task, the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment 1966/67, Melbourne. Cassell Australia Ltd, 19685 rar, 1st tour 1966 - 1967, operation hardihood, 1st atf base, poster, information board, nui dat, nui thai vai mountains, operation canberra, operation queanbeyan, viet cong, 274 vc regiments

Five page speech (incl. photos) but no information on where it was given.vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives, arvn

Burgundy colour #C6238411currency, dong

Note, Teal colour, 466763currency, dong

Deep yellow in colour with black print. Six flags (USA, Australia, Thailand, Korea, New Zealand and Philippines) on either side of South Vietnames flag. All other pages are B&W except the last page which has a river scene and pink flower.GIAY THONG-HANH "Safe conduct pass to be honored by all Vietnamese Government Agencies and Allied Forces" / Back signed by Nguyen Van Thienpermissive orders, pass, safe conduct

Deep yellow/orange with red print. Green postage stamp featuring yellow-tailed Thornbill. Postcard contains 14 pictures of Vietnamese people and places. Front page shows picture of couple in a horse-drawn two wheeled cart having two luggage baskets and sunshade.Viet-Nam The Land and the People Addressed to - Mrs. G McNamara / 13 Ellis Road / Glen Iris / Melbourne Vicpostcard, mcnamara, j.p.

B&W leaflet. Picture of a traditional hut with family around table. Lady with her hands tied behind her back under nearby tree. All writing in Vietnamese script/leaflet, propaganda

Tan coloured seven page pamphlet with red print. Flag of South Vietnam Liberation Front - Viet Cong - Red & blue with yellow star in centre.Policy Toward the Officers and Men in the US and Alien Army 1966south vietnam, vietnam - foreign relations, vietnam - foreign relations - united states

Black and white propaganda leaflet shows a western soldier helphing people in a village. Other side depicts two crossed flags - Australian and Vietnamese. Theme is "The Good Guys"246-352 (Leaflet no.)propaganda, leaflet

Flyer, yellowing with black print. Propaganda leaflet regarding US bombs dropped on Nui Dat on 19th September 1968Australian Armymen! Signed by Baria National Liberation Front Back of leaflet written in Vietnameseleaflet, propaganda, baria national liberation front

Yellowing leaflet addressed to Australian personnel. All information is printed in upper case and same font size. One paragraph of three sentences and the second paragraph of two sentences. Reverse side has two shields with a kangaroo in each.Atttention Australian Personnel Two paragraphs informing personnel of what to do if presented with this leaflet. The reverse side is in Vietnamese and offers payment for information givenleaflet

Leaflet. Propaganda, anti-war. Yellowing with black print. Four pages.Two inside pages in Vietnamese. Front and back pages in EnglishTo the Anti-War American Servicemen! Consisting of preamble followed by pre-emptive position statemant including a ser of 3 steps of action. Conclusion - request for actionleaflet, propaganda, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - psychological aspects

Black and white surrender leaflet. One side shows contrasting pictures of two houses - one exploding and burning with the other house in a peaceful setting with a couple holding a child and other villagers drawing water from a well. Reverse has Vietnamese writing with a signature and a black stampVietnamese message in letter form. Circular stamp with following writing - "Viet-nam Coung Hoa Tinh Phuoc-Tuy"leaflet, propaganda, psychology, military, instructions, surrender

Two sided propaganda leaflet. One side is a colour picture of women and children in a grocery/food store with vietnamese writing in black on white and white on black. Reverse has a 11 point list in Vietnamese and a circular "Viet-Nam Cong-Hoa" stamp.Chien Hoi Reverse - "Chinh Phu Cam Ket Moi Hoi Chanh Vien Se Duoc"leaflet, propaganda

Yellowing leaflet with black print depicting a family of 3 sitting and eating a traditional Tet meal. They are sitting on a raised platform inside a structure made of bamboo. Outside are other houses. Title above picture reads "Bura com chieu nay vang Anh" - translation "he missed his dinner". Reverse side of leaflet is all in Vietnamese.Bura com chieu nay vang Anh SP 2246leaflet, propaganda

Leaflet with black print showing a picture of man holding a child inside a heart shape. Vietnamese script. Drawings of people around a dragon.Chuc Mung Nam Moi - translation "Happy New Year". All writing is in Vietnameseleaflet, propaganda