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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Pham, Vinh Phuc, Col, Operations in the US Resistance War, 2009
This book provides you with the developments of each operation. We hope that though this book you acquire a better understanding of the combat tactics of the Vietnamese people in the resistance war against the U.S.This book provides you with the developments of each operation. We hope that though this book you acquire a better understanding of the combat tactics of the Vietnamese people in the resistance war against the U.S.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - history, vietnam war - 1961-1965 - campaigns -
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Book, Hoang, Van Thai. Gen, How South Vietnam was Liberated: Memoirs of War
The great victory of Spring 1975 brought an end to the long resistance war of the Vietnamese people against US imperialist invasion.The great victory of Spring 1975 brought an end to the long resistance war of the Vietnamese people against US imperialist invasion.vietnam, vietnamese people -
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Book, Arnold, James R, The First Domino: Eisenhower, the Military, and America's Intervention in Vietnam, 1991
... unfolding of the events by which Washington led us into Vietnam ...The question of how the United States became enmeshed in the Vietnam War has troubled three generations of Americans. Now, in this incisive and very well documented history of American intervention in Vietnam from the end of World War 2 to the first months of John F. Kennedy's presidency, historian James R. Arnold present the dramatic unfolding of the events by which Washington led us into Vietnam. At no point along this way did any policymaker consider the ultimate result of this course as seriously heed those who counseled caution.The question of how the United States became enmeshed in the Vietnam War has troubled three generations of Americans. Now, in this incisive and very well documented history of American intervention in Vietnam from the end of World War 2 to the first months of John F. Kennedy's presidency, historian James R. Arnold present the dramatic unfolding of the events by which Washington led us into Vietnam. At no point along this way did any policymaker consider the ultimate result of this course as seriously heed those who counseled caution.united states - foreign relations - vietnam, vietnam - foreign relations - united states -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, McAulay, Lex, Blue Lanyard, Red Banner: The Capture of a Vietcong Headquarters by 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment Operation CRIMP 8-14 January 1966. (Copy 3), 2005
In the Vietnam War the 'tunnel rats' became famous. It all began on 'Operation Crimp' in January 1966 when US paratroopers and Australian infantry and engineers captured a Vietcong headquarters, in an extensive network of tunnels, some going down to four or more levels, containing munitions and 100,000 documents.In the Vietnam War the 'tunnel rats' became famous. It all began on 'Operation Crimp' in January 1966 when US paratroopers and Australian infantry and engineers captured a Vietcong headquarters, in an extensive network of tunnels, some going down to four or more levels, containing munitions and 100,000 documents. 1961-1975- regimental histories - australian, operation crimp, vietcong, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment -
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Book, Mangold, Tom,Penycate, John, The Tunnels of Cu Chi (hardcover) (Copy 3)
The Tunnels of Cu chi is the hitherto untold story of an extraordinary campaign in the Vietnam war, a campaign fought with cunning and savagery between Viet Cong guerrillas and special teams of US infantrymen and labyrinth of underground tunnels and secret chambers that the Viet Cong had dug around Saigon.The Tunnels of Cu chi is the hitherto untold story of an extraordinary campaign in the Vietnam war, a campaign fought with cunning and savagery between Viet Cong guerrillas and special teams of US infantrymen and labyrinth of underground tunnels and secret chambers that the Viet Cong had dug around Saigon.guerrillas - vietnam - cu chi, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - vietnam - cu chi -
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Book, Breen, Bob, First to Fight: Australian Diggers, N.Z. Kiwis & U.S. Paratroopers in Vietnam, 1965-66. (Copy 2)
This is the story of an Australian battalion which fought as part of a unique US Airborne Brigade, a formation which spearheaded the escalation of American intervention in Vietnam, and which became the first and last truly ANZUS combat force to fight in war.This is the story of an Australian battalion which fought as part of a unique US Airborne Brigade, a formation which spearheaded the escalation of American intervention in Vietnam, and which became the first and last truly ANZUS combat force to fight in war. australian. army. battalion, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - new zealand, us airborne brigade -
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Book, Modystack, Neville J, The Pony Soldiers: The Australian Light Horse in Vietnam, 1965-1966
This book describes the combat experiences of 1 Troop of A Squandron on the 4th/19th Prince of Wales Light Horse in Vietnam. The 1RAR group including Carriers, was in turn attached to the US 173rd Airborne Brigade - a 'gung ho' paratroop unit.This book describes the combat experiences of 1 Troop of A Squandron on the 4th/19th Prince of Wales Light Horse in Vietnam. The 1RAR group including Carriers, was in turn attached to the US 173rd Airborne Brigade - a 'gung ho' paratroop unit.australia. army. light horse regiment, 4th/19th (prince of wales's) - history, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation. australian, bien hoa, qantas, 1 troop, a squadron, 173rd airborne brigade, 1rar -
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Book, Butler, David, The Fall of Saigon: the Dramatic Final Days of the War in Vietnam (Copy 2)
Shortly after dawn on April 30, 1975, the last US Marines were helicoptered from the roof of the American Embassy in downtown Saigon.Shortly after dawn on April 30, 1975, the last US Marines were helicoptered from the roof of the American Embassy in downtown Saigon.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - personal narratives -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Butler, David, The Fall of Saigon: The Dramatic Final Days of the War in Vietnam (Copy 1)
Shortly after dawn on April 30, 1975, the last US Marines were helicoptered from the roof of the American Embassy in downtown Saigon.Shortly after dawn on April 30, 1975, the last US Marines were helicoptered from the roof of the American Embassy in downtown Saigon.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, fall of saigon -
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Film, Admission and Discharge Book
Coloured image taken from Ektochrome slide by 313138 Robert K Bell. Image of admissions and discharge book dated 19-10-68 - 26-10-68War has no boundaries and no time clock, it would happen whenever it wanted to. You only ever got short notice of a Dustoff comming in and would have to act swiftly to be ready. sometimes we were so busy with operations that they had to feed us one at a time and out of hot boxes, so you sat just outside the theatre in blood soaked gowns for five minutes whilst downing a meal.ektachrome slide, photograph, 1st australian field hospital -
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Newspaper, The Sun News Pictorial, 18-03-1970 (exact)
Article Page 6. US team pulls out. North Viets roll on in Laosnewspaper, us forces, laos, north viet -
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Document, Language Familiarisation Study Vietnamese
Various typed sheets of language study Vienamese translation for English. Dated 27-07-1964. US logistic systems Army Intelligence Centre. Helpful expressions in Vietnamese from Army Forces Language Schoolvietnam -
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Journal, C of A Green Binder
... . Harris. 4 maps of verious locations in Vietnam. Citation. List... of verious locations in Vietnam. Citation. List of US personnel. 20 ...Binder containing: Article, Clipping of Warrant Officer R. Harris. 4 maps of verious locations in Vietnam. Citation. List of US personnel. 20 pages of handwritten notes and diagrams. 15 pages of typed notes marked Confidential. 25 pages stamped with Confidential and hand written by Robert G. Harrisbinder, vietnam -
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Photograph, Ultimate Surfing Wagon
Photograph of two young soldiers in black shorts on top of a n APC with a surf board at the beach at Vung TaliON BACK Vietnam 1966/67 1st APC Squadron 3 Cavalry Reg. "I consider this to be the ultimate surfing wagon. This Armoured Personnel Carrier was down at Vung Tan for repairs so the opportunity for a surf was taken with borrowed boards from the US Base. 20A was Lt Ross (Bluey) Guymeis carrier, driven by Tony Walsh. Later it became David Watts, driven by Max Nicholsonphotograph, vung tan, armoured personnel carrier -
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Film - Film, DVD, Year of the Road Runner
A Film, DVD in case named "A" Field Battery RAA. Red & Blue colours with a shield with the words 'Semper Paratus' (US Coast Guard song). Year of the Road Runner & description of contents of Film, DVD which runs 40 minsfilm, dvd, field battery raa -
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Poster, Laminated Poster, 1965
(shortened version) Poster with American flag and words. I am a citizen of the USA I not speak your language. Please take me to someone who can protect me. My government with reward you. Written in many languages underneath.Published by aeronautical chart and informationcentre US Airforce. Lithographed Dec 1965 406825 South East Asia - West central Pacificposter -
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Equipment - Equipment, Army, Dog Tag
Metal set of dog tags worn by service person CP Chadwick attached to metal chain. Also a rusty bottle openerdog tags -
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Ceremorial Object, Mcnair, Duncan Glen A317006
White Wooden Cross with red knitted poppy with green and black centre. The name McNair, Duncan Glen A317006 is stenciled on in black. An Australian flag has been fixed on the back of the Cross. Rank - Leading Aircraftman - Royal Australian Airforce. He died in 3rd US Field Hospital Saigon on the 20th July 1970 after a helicopter crash in Phuoc Tuy Province. He was Born in WonthaggiMcNair, Duncan Glen A317006cross, royal australian airforce, mcnair, duncan glen -
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Uniform - Uniform, US Army, American Jacket
American field jacket owned by Peter Raymond Young 240217, Australian Intelligence Corp (temporary) Major. Khaki lined jacket, long sleeved, four pockets in front, has plastic zipper down middle, also snap fastners and buttons. 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) shoulder sleeve insignia. Two jump wings insignia on rithe breast over the name young. Zippered pocket on back of collar240217 Capt young, Aust Int corps written in black texta on right bottom of lined jacketclothing, young, peter raymond, australian intelligence corp -
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Book, Reid, Richard, In captivity: Australian prisoners of war in the 20th Century
As the end of this century approaches, many of us feel drawn to reflect on the momentous events which have taken us from a scattered collection of colonies into a cohesive and thriving nation.As the end of this century approaches, many of us feel drawn to reflect on the momentous events which have taken us from a scattered collection of colonies into a cohesive and thriving nation.prisoners of war - history - 20th century, prisoners of war - australia -
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Book, Melson, Charles, U.S. Marine Rifleman in Vietnam 1965-73, 1998
... -- Vietnam War US Marine Fifleman This volume provides an in-depth ...This volume provides an in-depth look at the experience of the ordinary US marine 'grunt' in VietnamThis volume provides an in-depth look at the experience of the ordinary US marine 'grunt' in Vietnamhistory -- military -- vietnam war, us marine fifleman -
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Book, US Marine Corps Tank Crewman 1965-70, 2004
... - Tank warfare Vietnam War 1961-1975 - US Marine Corps US Marine ...vietnam war, 1961-1975 - tank warfare, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - us marine corps -
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Book, Burgess, Richard R. and Rausa, Rosario M, US Navy A-1 Skyraider Units of the Vietnam War, 2009
... of the US Navy A-1 Skyraider Unit serving in Vietnam US Navy A-1 ...The story of the US Navy A-1 Skyraider Unit serving in VietnamThe story of the US Navy A-1 Skyraider Unit serving in Vietnamskyraider (attack plane), vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, american -
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Book, Mersky, Peter, US Navy and Marine Corps A-4 Skyhawk Units of the Vietnam War
the A-4 was the backbone of the US Navy and Marine Corps' light strike force for much of the 1960s, and especially during the first half of the ten-year struggle in South-East Asia.non-fictionthe A-4 was the backbone of the US Navy and Marine Corps' light strike force for much of the 1960s, and especially during the first half of the ten-year struggle in South-East Asia.skyhawk (jet attack plane), vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, american., us navy, united states - marine corps -
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Book, Ford, Harold P, CIA and the Vietnam Policymakers: Three Episodes 1962-1968, 1998
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive ...This study examines three episodes between 1962 and 1968 when US policymakers faced critical points in the evolution of US involvement in Vietnam.This study examines three episodes between 1962 and 1968 when US policymakers faced critical points in the evolution of US involvement in Vietnam.united states. central intelligence agency, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- secret service -- united states, united states -- foreign relations -- vietnam, cia -
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Book, Fitz-Enz, David G. Col. US Army (Ret.), Why a Soldier? Aa Signal Corpsman's Tour from Vietnam to the Moscow Hot Line
He was one of the best, Airborne,proud to serve his country and fight its toughest war - in the hell that was VietnamHe was one of the best, Airborne,proud to serve his country and fight its toughest war - in the hell that was Vietnamvietnam war, 1961-1975- personal narratives, american -
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Book, Kelly, Michael P, Where We Were In Vietnam: A Comprehensive Guide to the Firebases, Military Installations and Naval Vessels of the Vietnam War 1945-75
... -- Vietnam -- Maps US military bases Firebases A comprehensive guide ...A comprehensive guide to the firebases, military installations and naval vessels of the Vietnam WarA comprehensive guide to the firebases, military installations and naval vessels of the Vietnam War military bases, american -- vietnam -- maps, us military bases, firebases -
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Book, Hodges, Ian, Vietnam, 1968: The Battle of Fire Support Bases: Coral/Balmoral (Copy 4)
Ammo was low no grenades the VC were all around us out of the 7 men around the M60, I had lost one dean and one wounded there was nothing I could do.Ammo was low no grenades the VC were all around us out of the 7 men around the M60, I had lost one dean and one wounded there was nothing I could do. 1961-1975 - participation, australian, vietnam war, battle of coral-balmoral, fire support base - coral -
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Book, Munnink, Herman, It's Called The Silent Service: On Board H.M.A.S. Sydney en route to Vietnam This was called the Vung Tau ferry (Copy 1)
Its called the Silent Service. The Royal Australian Navy is not always in the news or in the spotlight, or sought out by the news, as are the other military services of this great country of ours, us matloes or sailors tend to be the most effective and efficient in times of war as well as peace over the horizon - away from the media.Its called the Silent Service. The Royal Australian Navy is not always in the news or in the spotlight, or sought out by the news, as are the other military services of this great country of ours, us matloes or sailors tend to be the most effective and efficient in times of war as well as peace over the horizon - away from the media.cruisers (warships) - australia - history, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - naval operations, hmas sydney (aircraft carrier), the vung tau ferry, royal australian navy, australia. royal australian navy -
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Book, A 'duty clear before us': North Beach and the Sari Bair Range
world war, 1914-1918 - australia, gallipoli peninsula (turkey) - history, military