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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Arnold, James R, The First Domino: Eisenhower, the Military, and America's Intervention in Vietnam, 1991
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, Kolko, Gabriel, Vietnam: Anatomy of War 1940-1975, 1985
This book is, in many ways, the most informative we have yet had about the American military effort in that country, in place of polemic, overwrought personal testimony or mere tatical narrative - and that about sums up the fare previously on offer.This book is, in many ways, the most informative we have yet had about the American military effort in that country, in place of polemic, overwrought personal testimony or mere tatical narrative - and that about sums up the fare previously on offer.vietnam - history - 1945-1975., vietnamese communist party, american military -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Fall, Bernard B, The Two Viet-Nams: A Political and Military Analysis. (Copy 2), 1963
Viet-Nam, a narrow strip of land that snakes down the Indochinese coast, harbors a population of 30 million peasants, Buddhists, mandarins, mountaineers, Catholics, communists.Viet-Nam, a narrow strip of land that snakes down the Indochinese coast, harbors a population of 30 million peasants, Buddhists, mandarins, mountaineers, Catholics, communists.vietnam - history, indochina -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, The SAS: savage wars of peace
... . Special Air Service - History Special forces (Military science ...great britain. army. special air service - history, special forces (military science) - great britain -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Fall, Bernard B, The Two Viet-Nams: A Political and Military Analysis, 1963
Viet-Nam, a narrow strip of land that snakes down the Indochinese coast, harbors a population of 30 million peasants, Buddhists, mandarins, mountaineers, Catholics, communists.Viet-Nam, a narrow strip of land that snakes down the Indochinese coast, harbors a population of 30 million peasants, Buddhists, mandarins, mountaineers, Catholics, communists.vietnam - history, indochina -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Tidey, Blair, Forewarned, forearmed: Australian Specialist Intelligence Support in South Vietnam, 1966-71
Since the end of the Vietnam War, historical research and writing on the Australian military involvement has only briefly dealt with intelligence aspects.Donated signed by the authorSince the end of the Vietnam War, historical research and writing on the Australian military involvement has only briefly dealt with intelligence aspects.australia - armed forces - history, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - military intelligence - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, SAS: the soldiers' story
great britain. army. special air service - history, commando troops - biography, special operations (military science) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Church, John, Second to None: 2 RAR as the ANZAC battalion in Vietnam (Copy 1)
John Church was born in Perth in 1928. He entered the Royal Military College Duntroon in 1946 and graduated as an infantry officer in December 1948.John Church was born in Perth in 1928. He entered the Royal Military College Duntroon in 1946 and graduated as an infantry officer in December 1948. australia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion, 1961-1975 -regimental histories - australia, kelleher, david, david kelleher -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Church, John, Second to None: 2 RAR as the ANZAC Battalion in Vietnam (Copy 2)
John Church was born in Perth in 1928. He entered the Royal Military College Duntroon in 1946 and graduated as an infantry officer in December 1948.John Church was born in Perth in 1928. He entered the Royal Military College Duntroon in 1946 and graduated as an infantry officer in December 1948.australia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -regimental histories - australia, david kelleher, kelleher david -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Stockdale, Jim and Stockdale, Sybil, In Love and War: The story of a family's ordeal and sacrifice during the Vietnam Years, 1984
Admiral Stockdale's account of the Tonkin Bay occurrence is exciting and revelatory history; and he has justly become a national figure for his heroic and canny leadership of the American prisoners of war in Hanoi.Admiral Stockdale's account of the Tonkin Bay occurrence is exciting and revelatory history; and he has justly become a national figure for his heroic and canny leadership of the American prisoners of war in Hanoi.air pilots, military - united states - biography, united states. navy - aviation - biography, prisoners of war - vietnam - biography, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Jobson, Christopher, Looking Forward Looking Back: Customs and Traditions of the Australian Army
... - Military life Australia. Army - History Soldiers - Australia Every ...Every Army marches to the tune of its customs and traditions. The customs and traditions of the Australian Army reflect the often glorious legacies that define the Army today/Every Army marches to the tune of its customs and traditions. The customs and traditions of the Australian Army reflect the often glorious legacies that define the Army today/australia. army - military life, australia. army - history, soldiers - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Badman, Peter, Modern Military Towards 2000
This book contains information regarding the history of our many ships used during wars.This book contains information regarding the history of our many ships used during wars.military art and science - australia - technological innovations, australian defence force, royal australian air force, royal australian navy, warfare -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Parsons, Ronald ed, Nasho: The National Service Experience, 1951-1972
Between 1951 and 1972 some 287,000 young Australian men were called-up in two separate schemes for compulsory military service. Of them 212 died and 1479 were wounded on active service.Between 1951 and 1972 some 287,000 young Australian men were called-up in two separate schemes for compulsory military service. Of them 212 died and 1479 were wounded on active service.national service-- australia - history, draft - australia - history, australia - armed forces - recruiting, enlistment, etc -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, On the duckboards: experiences of the other side
... Military hospitals - Victoria - Heidelberg - History.... Military Hospital 115th Military hospitals - Victoria - Heidelberg ...australia. army. military hospital, 115th, military hospitals - victoria - heidelberg - history, nurses - australia - interviews -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Frost, Frank, Australia's war in Vietnam (Copy 2)
Two decades ago, Australians were at war in Vietnam. By the time the engagement had ended, 47,000 Australians had participated in the most controversial military involvement in Australia's recent historyTwo decades ago, Australians were at war in Vietnam. By the time the engagement had ended, 47,000 Australians had participated in the most controversial military involvement in Australia's recent history vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives , australian, australia - politics and government - 1945 - -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Mutza, Wayne, U.S. Army Aviation in Vietnam, c2009
... Military helicopters -- United States -- History -- 20th... operations American Military helicopters -- United States -- History ...A collection of photographs and stories on the various Army Aviation that the Americans used in Vietnam.A collection of photographs and stories on the various Army Aviation that the Americans used in Vietnam.united states. army -- history -- vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, american, military helicopters -- united states -- history -- 20th century. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, English, Michael, Brave Lads: 3 RAR in South Vietnam 1967-1968
Brave lads is a long awaited unit history that fills a gap in the Australian military experence in South VietnamBrave lads is a long awaited unit history that fills a gap in the Australian military experence in South Vietnamaustralia. army. battalion, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- regimental histories -- australia, 3 rar -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Frost, Frank, Australia's War in Vietnam (Copy 1)
Two decades ago, Australians were at war in Vietnam. By the time the engagement had ended, 47,000 Australians had participated in the most controversial military involvement in Australia's recent historyTwo decades ago, Australians were at war in Vietnam. By the time the engagement had ended, 47,000 Australians had participated in the most controversial military involvement in Australia's recent historyvietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives , australian, australia - politics and government - 1945 - -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Johnson, Clive, Australians Awarded: A Concise Guide to Military and Civilian Decorations, Medals and other Awards to Australians from 1815 to 2007 with their Valuations
A friendly and professional service that extends from an initial appraisal right through to the day of the auction.A friendly and professional service that extends from an initial appraisal right through to the day of the auction.medals, australian - history, decorations of honor - australia - history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Damousi, Joy ed.,Lake, Marilyn ed, Gender and War: Australians at war in the Twentieth Century
... been no shortage of military history, little has been written ...War has been a key part of the Australian experience and central to many national mythologies. Yet more that most activities, war polarises femininity and masculinity, While there has been no shortage of military history, little has been written about Australia's military involvements from the perspective of gender. This exciting collection of essays explores for the first time the interrelationship of gender and war in Australia.War has been a key part of the Australian experience and central to many national mythologies. Yet more that most activities, war polarises femininity and masculinity, While there has been no shortage of military history, little has been written about Australia's military involvements from the perspective of gender. This exciting collection of essays explores for the first time the interrelationship of gender and war in Australia.sex role - australia - history - 20th century, women and war - australia - history - 20th century, men - australia - sexual behavior - history - 20th century -
The Foundling Archive
Letter, Letter from Brig. R T Eason to Col. G A Turner, 30 June 1961
... Military Forces Victoria social history Australian Military Forces ...This collection consists of documents relating to the life of Col G.A Turner. It includes official letters, personal correspondence between the subject and loved ones, police reports, birth and death certificates and military documents. Paper letter, typedAustralian Military Forces letterheadwar veteran, autralian military forces, victoria, social history -
The Foundling Archive
Letter, Letter from Pat Turner to her husband G. A Turner Jr (ii), Unknown, c 1960-1970
This collection documents correspondence and official documents of the Turner family, of Victoria. This collection dates between the 1930s and 1960s. Please note, featured are three generations of G.A Turner's, grandfather, son and grandson. This collection includes death and birth certificates, military correspondence, personal letters writer between family members and other official documents relating to the physical and mental health of the subjects, military service and everyday life. This letter details the affection Pat has for G. A Jr. He appears to be residing at 'Hoppings',( rehab or hospital?). Pat may be pregnant at this time. 'Friday Evening' victoria, social history, letter -
The Foundling Archive
Application for air crew, Royal Australian Air Force - Application for air crew George Argo Turner (sr), c1938-1945
... Hotham Street East St. Kilda at this time. social history ...Here, we learn that George Argo Jr, attended Scotch College in Melbourne between 1931-1937, and that is parents (George Argo Sr and Bertha) were British. they all live at 3 Hotham Street East St. Kilda at this time. Blue paper , black inkRoyal Australia Air Force letterhead social history, victoria, school, autralian military forces -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, Our Liverpool Boys
This publication presents the stories of soldiers who were born or bred in Liverpool and who have a strong connection with Liverpool.This edition was supported by the Australian Government's Anzac Centenary Arts and Culture Fund,the Liverpool City Council & My Library Liverpool.`Light olive cardboard cover with black printing "Our Liverpool Boys" on cover. Photo on cover shows six Liverpool boys titled "at ease at Liverpool Military Camp".33 pages. black & white/ sepia photos of the Liverpool BoysMessages. from Mayor of Liverpool Ned Mannoun, Sue Dredge, Heritage Collections Curator and Julie Senior, Family History Officer. Sepia photo of Liverpool Army Camp from the station courtesy of Liverpool Heritage Collectionliverpool boys -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, RAAF Saga, 1944
... and Burma. Honour Roll the raaf at war tatura ww2 raaf books history ...Contains stories of RAAF in Europe, The Pacific and Burma. Honour RollBlue linen like cover. Print of planes on frontthe raaf at war, tatura, ww2 raaf, books, history, local, military -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Australian War Memorial, Canberra, 1941
First Edition, Australian War Memorial Canberra displays history of all who fought in the Wars. Names listed of all who died.Red and beige cover. Brown linen binding, exterior sketch of forecourt and dome n front and back. Includes floor planww1 and ww2, military, australian deaths in ww1 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Services and Sacrifice, 1957
... camps ww2 books history local military White plasticised cover ...Written to detail history of murchison RSL. Includes history of POW Camps, WW2 in district near MurchisonWhite plasticised cover. Blue lettering. RSL logo in centrepow camps ww2, books, history, local, military -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Our Heroes, 2003
... books history local military To Tatura & District Historical ...To record the history of WW1 men from Tatura who are on the Roll of Honour held at Victory Hall, TaturaWhite back cover. Red and black front cover. 3 Soldiers - J Head, J McColl, A Robinson pictured. Other soldiers silhouetted. Cover design by Will FordTo Tatura & District Historical Society with Best Wishes from Tony 11.11.02ww1, books, history, local, military -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Audio - Oral history interview, Gary Hadley, 21/3/2018
Gary Hadley reflects on changing attitudes towards Vietnam veterans. He recounts that during the war, military grooming standards made blending in with civilians difficult and – coupled with the widespread opposition to the Vietnam War – were a potential risk to the troupes’ safety.This digital oral history interview was conducted at Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch on March 21, 2018 as part of the Veterans Heritage Project.gary hadley, vietnam war, oral history
