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Book, Caputo, Philip, A Rumor of War. (Copy 2)
Philip Caputo was in Vietnam as a young marine for sixteen months. He returned there ten years later, as a correspondent for the Chicago Tribune, to cover the final offensive of that war.Philip Caputo was in Vietnam as a young marine for sixteen months. He returned there ten years later, as a correspondent for the Chicago Tribune, to cover the final offensive of that war. united states. marine corps - biography, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american -
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Book, Krall, Yung, A Thousand Tears Falling
The true story of a Vietnamese family torn apart by War, Communism, and the CIAThe true story of a Vietnamese family torn apart by War, Communism, and the CIAvietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, vietnamese, vietnamese americans- biography, cia, communism - vietnam -
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Book, Prochnau, William, Once Upon a Distant War: Young War Correspondents and the early Vietnam Battles. (Copy 1), 1995
Once Upon a Distant War...is a biography of a group of men and women who became witnesses to an age.Once Upon a Distant War...is a biography of a group of men and women who became witnesses to an age. 1961-1975 - united states, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - press coverage - united states, saigon -
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Book, McKay, Gary, In Good Company: One Man's War in Vietnam (Copy 5)
Lieutnenat Gary McKay was 'medevaced' from nui le on the 22nd Seotember 1971, severely wounded by machine-gun fire. Early the next month he was returned to Australia. In July 1972 he was awarded the Military Cross for service in South Vietnam.Lieutnenat Gary McKay was 'medevaced' from nui le on the 22nd Seotember 1971, severely wounded by machine-gun fire. Early the next month he was returned to Australia. In July 1972 he was awarded the Military Cross for service in South Vietnam.australia. army - officers - biography, vietnam war, 1961-1975- personal narratives, australian -
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Book, Bowden, Tim, One Crowded Hour: Neil Davis Combat Cameraman 1934-1985. (Copy 3), 1987
Tim Bowden's One Crowded Hour is the best selling biography of one of the world's greatest cine cameramen and an extraordinary Australian. For over twenty years journalist Neil Davis covered the conflicts in South East Asia. Always at the battle front, he brought enduring images of the full horror of modern war. Ironically, in September 1985, having survived so much war, Neil Davis was killed filming an attempted coup in the streets of Bangkok.Tim Bowden's One Crowded Hour is the best selling biography of one of the world's greatest cine cameramen and an extraordinary Australian. For over twenty years journalist Neil Davis covered the conflicts in South East Asia. Always at the battle front, he brought enduring images of the full horror of modern war. Ironically, in September 1985, having survived so much war, Neil Davis was killed filming an attempted coup in the streets of Bangkok.journalists - australia - biography, davis, neil , 1934-1985 -
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Book, Nguyen, Nathalie Huynh Chau, South Vietnamese Soldiers: Memories of the Vietnam War and After, 2016
In a powerful and eloquent book, Nguyen rewrites the South Vietnamese back into their own history and gives them back their voices.In a powerful and eloquent book, Nguyen rewrites the South Vietnamese back into their own history and gives them back their voices.veterans - vietnam (republic) - interviews, soldiers - vietnam (republic) - biography, republic of, republic of vietnam, south east asia -
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Book, Mason, Robert, Chickenhawk. The Best Book to Come out of Vietnam(Copy 2)
As a child, Robert Mason dreamed of levitating. As a young man, he dreamed of flying helicopters - and the U.S. Army gave him his chance.As a child, Robert Mason dreamed of levitating. As a young man, he dreamed of flying helicopters - and the U.S. Army gave him his chance.united states. army - warrant officers - biography, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american, helicopters -
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Book, Stockings, Craig ed. and Connor, John ed, The Shadow Men, 2017
Australian military history is full of big names that loom large in the public memory of the nation's wartime experiences - Monash, Chauvel, Jacka and Blamey. But what about the others, influential but lesser known army strategists and leaders, who shaped the Australian Army? this book pulls them out of the shadows.The leaders who shaped the Australian Army from the Veldt to Vietnam.Australian military history is full of big names that loom large in the public memory of the nation's wartime experiences - Monash, Chauvel, Jacka and Blamey. But what about the others, influential but lesser known army strategists and leaders, who shaped the Australian Army? this book pulls them out of the shadows.australia. army - officers - biography, australia. army - military personnel - biography -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Milne, David, America's Rasputin: Walt Rostow and the Vietnam War, 2008
A book that vividly illuminates the dangers of ideology in foreign policy, America's Rasputin could not be more timely.A book that vividly illuminates the dangers of ideology in foreign policy, America's Rasputin could not be more timely.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -diplomatic history, anticommunist movements - united states - history - 20th century, political consultants - united states - biography -
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Book, Warren, James A, GIAP: the General who defeated America in Vietnam (Copy 1), 2013
Over the thirty years of his career as commander in chief (of Communist forces in Vietnam). Giap not only frustrated the designs of two nations far stronger that his own both militarily and technologically, but also continually built up the strength and capabilities of his own military forces, seamlessly integrating them into a resilient political infrastructure that he himself had no small hand in creating.Over the thirty years of his career as commander in chief (of Communist forces in Vietnam). Giap not only frustrated the designs of two nations far stronger that his own both militarily and technologically, but also continually built up the strength and capabilities of his own military forces, seamlessly integrating them into a resilient political infrastructure that he himself had no small hand in creating.generals -- vietnam -- biography, vietnam (democratic republic). qua^n do ^i -- biography -
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Book, Nguyen, Cao Ky, How We Lost The Vietnam War (Copy 1), 2002
A former Air Force pilot and general, Nguyen Cao Ky, born in 1930 was prime minister of the Republic of South Vietnam from 1965 to 1967 and vice president from 1967 to 1971. He elped write the constitution of Vietnam and helped oversee the first free elections in that country. Upon the fall of Saigon, Ky and family fled to the United States.The author is a former Prime Minister of South Vietnam.A former Air Force pilot and general, Nguyen Cao Ky, born in 1930 was prime minister of the Republic of South Vietnam from 1965 to 1967 and vice president from 1967 to 1971. He elped write the constitution of Vietnam and helped oversee the first free elections in that country. Upon the fall of Saigon, Ky and family fled to the United States.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- united states, prime ministers -- vietnam -- biography, vietnam -- politics and government -- 1945-1975, nguyen cao ky, fall of saigon, republic of vietnam -
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Book, Lee, Sandra Finger, Vietnam On Canvas: Ken McFadyen: An Artist at War
Nothing fazed him. He was always in control, always thorough, always switched on, single-minded, He was popular with the men because of his empathy with them; and he felt honoured to be a part of the campaign and this showed in the way he tackled his work.Nothing fazed him. He was always in control, always thorough, always switched on, single-minded, He was popular with the men because of his empathy with them; and he felt honoured to be a part of the campaign and this showed in the way he tackled his work.war artists - australia - 20th century - biography, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - pictorial works -
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Book, Moyle, Col (Sketchy), Indebted: From a Quaker schoolboy to an Australian SAS Soldier, 2017
Indebted is not your usual military autobiography. 'Sketchy's' easy-to-read memoir is both humorous and thought-provoking. It gives a unique insight into jungle warfare during the Vietnam conflict and training and culture in the Australian Army, particularly the Special Air Service. It is a powerful book that will be of interest to both service and non-service personnel.Indebted is not your usual military autobiography. 'Sketchy's' easy-to-read memoir is both humorous and thought-provoking. It gives a unique insight into jungle warfare during the Vietnam conflict and training and culture in the Australian Army, particularly the Special Air Service. It is a powerful book that will be of interest to both service and non-service personnel.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, australia. army. special air service regiment -- biography, soldiers -- training of -- australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Lee, Sandra Finger, Vietnam On Canvas: Ken McFadyen: An Artist at War (Copy 2)
Nothing fazed him. He was always in control, always thorough, always switched on, single-minded, He was popular with the men because of his empathy with them; and he felt honoured to be a part of the campaign and this showed in the way he tackled his work.Nothing fazed him. He was always in control, always thorough, always switched on, single-minded, He was popular with the men because of his empathy with them; and he felt honoured to be a part of the campaign and this showed in the way he tackled his work. war artists - australia - 20th century - biography, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - pictorial works -
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Book, Jones, Frank Leith, Blowtorch: Robert Komer, Vietnam and American Cold War Strategy, 2013
"Blowtorch" provides a revealing look into the hitherto unexamined role played for three decades by Cold War Strategist Komer. Those looking to understand counterinsurgency theory will be especially drawn to Jones' illuminating discussion in Komer's leadership of "CORDS""Blowtorch" provides a revealing look into the hitherto unexamined role played for three decades by Cold War Strategist Komer. Those looking to understand counterinsurgency theory will be especially drawn to Jones' illuminating discussion in Komer's leadership of "CORDS" national security - united states - history - 20th century, vietnam war, 1961 - 1975 - united states - biography -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Abraham, Tom, The Cage (Copy 4)
Tom "Bud" Abraham was one of the very few Englishmen to serve in Vietnam. As an officer in the 1st Cavalry Division during 1967/8, he saw combat in some of the fierest encounters of the war. By his gallantry earned him a chestful of medals, including the Silver Star, one of the highest decorations awarded by the American Army.Tom "Bud" Abraham was one of the very few Englishmen to serve in Vietnam. As an officer in the 1st Cavalry Division during 1967/8, he saw combat in some of the fierest encounters of the war. By his gallantry earned him a chestful of medals, including the Silver Star, one of the highest decorations awarded by the American Army. prisoners of war - vietnam - biography, vietnam war, 1961 - 1975 - prisoners and prisons, tom "bud" abraham, 1st cavalry division -
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Book, McAleer, Anthony J, Yarra Valley Vietnam Veterans, 2018
... Veterans -- Victora -- Yarra Valley -- Biography...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive ...Fifty years after they served Australia in the Vietnam War, sixteen veterans of that conflict who live in the Yarra Valley sat down with the Mt Evelyn RSL's historian and revealed, some for the first time, their experiences before, during and after the war.Fifty years after they served Australia in the Vietnam War, sixteen veterans of that conflict who live in the Yarra Valley sat down with the Mt Evelyn RSL's historian and revealed, some for the first time, their experiences before, during and after the war. 1961-1975 -- veterans -- victoria -- yarra valley, veterans -- victora -- yarra valley -- biography, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, australian. -
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Book, Colson, Geraldine, The Soldier Who Didn't Die: A Sister's Memoir. (Copy 1), 2018
Mick Berrigan was critically wounded in Vietnam in 1967. He returned to Australia and a system which was totally unprepared to rehabilitate him of provide any support for his extensive brain injury. This is the story of his courage and persistence in his fight to be his own person. It is about his parents and affect their constant search for help on Mick's behalf had on their lives. It is also about me, his sister, and how I became his 'significant other'.Mick Berrigan was critically wounded in Vietnam in 1967. He returned to Australia and a system which was totally unprepared to rehabilitate him of provide any support for his extensive brain injury. This is the story of his courage and persistence in his fight to be his own person. It is about his parents and affect their constant search for help on Mick's behalf had on their lives. It is also about me, his sister, and how I became his 'significant other'.vietnam war, 1961-1975, war wounds -- biography, rehabilitation -- australia -- biography -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Colson, Geraldine, The Soldier Who Didn't Die: A Sister's Memoir. (Copy 2), 2018
Mick Berrigan was critically wounded in Vietnam in 1967. He returned to Australia and a system which was totally unprepared to rehabilitate him of provide any support for his extensive brain injury. This is the story of his courage and persistence in his fight to be his own person. It is about his parents and affect their constant search for help on Mick's behalf had on their lives. It is also about me, his sister, and how I became his 'significant other'.Mick Berrigan was critically wounded in Vietnam in 1967. He returned to Australia and a system which was totally unprepared to rehabilitate him of provide any support for his extensive brain injury. This is the story of his courage and persistence in his fight to be his own person. It is about his parents and affect their constant search for help on Mick's behalf had on their lives. It is also about me, his sister, and how I became his 'significant other'.vietnam war, 1961-1975, war wounds -- biography, rehabilitation -- australia -- biography -
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Book, Augustus-Dunn, Maria, Married Quarter: Boots, Berets and Bloody Uniforms, 2017
Serving the nation in uniform is a career choice. But have you ever wondered about the life of a partner of these brave men andwomen?Serving the nation in uniform is a career choice. But have you ever wondered about the life of a partner of these brave men andwomen?military spouses -- australia -- biography, families of military personnel -- australia -- biography -
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Book, Beale, Pat, Operation Orders: The Experience of a Young Australian Army Officer 1963 to 1970 (Copy 3), 2003
This book gives a valuable insight into Australia's military involvement in South East Asia and Papua New Guinea as experieced by infantry officer, Pat Beale.This book gives a valuable insight into Australia's military involvement in South East Asia and Papua New Guinea as experieced by infantry officer, Pat Beale. australia. army -- officers -- .biography., australia. australian army. royal australian regiment. battalion, 1st -- officers -- biography., pat beale -
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Book, Blair, Anne, There to the Bitter End: Ted Serong in Vietnam (Copy 1), 2001
In 1961, the CIA invited Serong, then in Burma, to Vietnam to advise on the war.In 1961, the CIA invited Serong, then in Burma, to Vietnam to advise on the war. armies - australia - officers - biography, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1075 - biography, ted serong -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Mason, Robert, Chickenhawk: The Best Book To Come Out Of Vietnam (Copy 3)
As a child, Robert Mason dreamed of levitating. As a young man, he dreamed of flying helicopters - and the U.S. Army gave him his chance.As a child, Robert Mason dreamed of levitating. As a young man, he dreamed of flying helicopters - and the U.S. Army gave him his chance.united states. army - warrant officers - biography, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, helicopters, u.s. army -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Mann, Graeme, The Vietnam War On A Tourist Visa: An Autobiography (Copy 3)
This is a story from the Vietnam War as you've never heard it before.This is a story from the Vietnam War as you've never heard it before. computer technicians - vietnam - biography, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - aerial operations, american -
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Book, Maddock, Kenneth Ed, Memories of Vietnam (Copy 3)
The Vietnam War was the longest, most bitterly devisive and least successful in which Australians have ever fought. It left a legacy of suffering and rejection amoung veterans which has only recently begun to be overcome. In Memories of Vietnam some Australians who knew the was from close up look back over the years and recall their experience in their own words.The Vietnam War was the longest, most bitterly devisive and least successful in which Australians have ever fought. It left a legacy of suffering and rejection amoung veterans which has only recently begun to be overcome. In Memories of Vietnam some Australians who knew the was from close up look back over the years and recall their experience in their own words.vietnam war, 1961-1975- personal narratives, australian, soldiers - australia - biography -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Blair, Anne, There To The Bitter End: Ted Serong In Vietnam (Copy 2), 2001
In 1961, the CIA invited Serong, then in Burma, to Vietnam to advise on the war.In 1961, the CIA invited Serong, then in Burma, to Vietnam to advise on the war. armies - australia - officers - biography, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1075 - biography, ted serong -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Nguyen, Cao Ky, How We Lost the Vietnam War (Copy 2), 2002
A former Air Force pilot and general, Nguyen Cao Ky, born in 1930 was prime minister of the Republic of South Vietnam from 1965 to 1967 and vice president from 1967 to 1971. He elped write the constitution of Vietnam and helped oversee the first free elections in that country. Upon the fall of Saigon, Ky and family fled to the United States.The author is a former Prime Minister of South Vietnam.A former Air Force pilot and general, Nguyen Cao Ky, born in 1930 was prime minister of the Republic of South Vietnam from 1965 to 1967 and vice president from 1967 to 1971. He elped write the constitution of Vietnam and helped oversee the first free elections in that country. Upon the fall of Saigon, Ky and family fled to the United States.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- united states, prime ministers -- vietnam -- biography, vietnam -- politics and government -- 1945-1975, nguyen cao ky, fall of saigon, republic of vietna, republic of vietnam -
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Book, Warren, James A, GIAP: The General Who Defeated America in Vietnam (Copy 2), 2013
Over the thrity years of his career as commander in chief (of Cummunist forces in Vietnam). Giap not only frustrated the designs of two nations far stronger that his own both militarily and technologically, but also continually built up the strength and capabilities of his own military forces, seamlessly integrating them into a resilient political infrastructure that he himself had no small hand in creating.Over the thrity years of his career as commander in chief (of Cummunist forces in Vietnam). Giap not only frustrated the designs of two nations far stronger that his own both militarily and technologically, but also continually built up the strength and capabilities of his own military forces, seamlessly integrating them into a resilient political infrastructure that he himself had no small hand in creating. generals -- vietnam -- biography, vietnam (democratic republic). qua^n do ^i -- biography -
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Book, Ed Nimmervol, and Rowe, Normie, Normie: The Normie Rowe Story, 2013
Through dizzying highs and deep lows, 'Normie' has overcome break-ups, breakdowns and unexpected blows to become the beloved national treasure we know today.Through dizzying highs and deep lows, 'Normie' has overcome break-ups, breakdowns and unexpected blows to become the beloved national treasure we know today.entertainers - vietnam war, normie rowe, entertainers - australia - biography -
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Book, Madden, Michael C, The Victoria Cross: Australia Remembers, 2018
this book tells the stories of Australia's 100 Victoria Cross recipients in a uniquely intimate way: in most cases with insight from the men's families themselves.this book tells the stories of Australia's 100 Victoria Cross recipients in a uniquely intimate way: in most cases with insight from the men's families themselves.victoria cross - biography, victoria cross - history, families of military personnel - australia, wheatley, kevin vc, badcoe, peter vc, simpson, ray vc dcm, payne, keith vc am ksj