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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Gottschang Turner, Karen and Hao Thanh, Phan, Even the Women Must Fight: Memories of War from North Vietnam, 1998
... 1961-1975 - Personal narratives...-1975 - Personal narratives North Vietnamese Vietnamese Women ...A searing chronicle of wartime experiences. Even the Women Must Fight probes the cultural legacy of North Vietnam's American War. Unflinching in its portrayal of hardship, valor, and personal sacrifice, this wrenching account is nothing short of a revelation, banishing in one bold strole the familiar image of Vietnamese women as passive onlookers, war brides, prostitutes, or helpless refugees.A searing chronicle of wartime experiences. Even the Women Must Fight probes the cultural legacy of North Vietnam's American War. Unflinching in its portrayal of hardship, valor, and personal sacrifice, this wrenching account is nothing short of a revelation, banishing in one bold strole the familiar image of Vietnamese women as passive onlookers, war brides, prostitutes, or helpless refugees.vietnamese conflict , 1961-1975 - women - interviews, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, north vietnamese, vietnamese women -
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Book, Van Tien Dung, General, Our Great Spring Victory: An Account of the Liberation of South Vietnam, 2000
... 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives...Vietnam War 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives North ...Thirty years have elapsed since the end of the Vietnam War (30 April 1975). However, those who were involved in the war, either directly or indirectly still sense its physical and psychological impacts.Thirty years have elapsed since the end of the Vietnam War (30 April 1975). However, those who were involved in the war, either directly or indirectly still sense its physical and psychological impacts.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, north vietnamese, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -- campaigns -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Van Tien Dung, General, Our Great Spring Victory: An Account of the Liberation of South Vietnam, 2000
... 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives...Vietnam War 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives North ...Thirty years have elapsed since the end of the Vietnam War (30 April 1975). However, those who were involved in the war, either directly or indirectly still sense its physical and psychological impacts.Thirty years have elapsed since the end of the Vietnam War (30 April 1975). However, those who were involved in the war, either directly or indirectly still sense its physical and psychological impacts.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, north vietnamese, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -- campaigns -
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Book, Walker, Keith, A Piece of My Heart: The Stories of Twenty-Six American Women Who Served in Vietnam. (Copy 1)
... 1961-1975 - Personal narratives - American...-1975 - Personal narratives - American U.S.Women U.S. Army Nurse ...U.S. women were active participants in the war, (and) although they did not bear arms, they served under horrendous conditions with bravery. The women shar stories filled with terror and pathos, and some of their remembrances, especially those from the nurses, are hard to take.U.S. women were active participants in the war, (and) although they did not bear arms, they served under horrendous conditions with bravery. The women shar stories filled with terror and pathos, and some of their remembrances, especially those from the nurses, are hard to take. 1961-1975 - women - interviews, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - personal narratives - american, u.s.women, u.s. army nurse, bobbi jo pettit - entertainer -
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Book, Weller, Stuart, The Cream Of Her Youth (Copy 1)
... 1961-1975 - Personal narratives...Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Personal narratives Australian ...To my children, wo asked he question that started the writing.To my children, wo asked he question that started the writing.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, soldiers - australia - biography -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Weller, Stuart, The Cream Of Her Youth (Copy 2)
... 1961-1975 - Personal narratives...Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Personal narratives Australian ...To my children, who asked the question that started the writing.To my children, who asked the question that started the writing.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, soldiers - australia - biography -
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Book, Terry, Wallace, Bloods: An Oral History Of The Vietnam War By Black Veterans. (Copy 2)
... 1961-1975- Personal narratives...Vietnam War 1961-1975- Personal narratives American Black ...Oral histories can never be better or more significant than the talk that went into them. By this measure alond BLOODS is superb. The twenty blacks who discussed their experiences while serving in the Viet Nam War are uniformly eloquent.Oral histories can never be better or more significant than the talk that went into them. By this measure alond BLOODS is superb. The twenty blacks who discussed their experiences while serving in the Viet Nam War are uniformly eloquent. vietnam war, 1961-1975- personal narratives, american, black american soldiers -
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Book, Terry, Wallace, Bloods: An Oral Hhistory Of The Vietnam War By Black Veterans. (Copy 1)
... 1961-1975- Personal narratives...Vietnam War 1961-1975- Personal narratives American ...Oral histories can never be better or more significant than the talk that went into them. By this measure alond BLOODS is superb. The twenty blacks who discussed their experiences while serving in the Viet Nam War are uniformly eloquent.Oral histories can never be better or more significant than the talk that went into them. By this measure alond BLOODS is superb. The twenty blacks who discussed their experiences while serving in the Viet Nam War are uniformly eloquent. vietnam war, 1961-1975- personal narratives, american, american black soldiers -
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Book, McKay, Gary, Vietnam fragments: An oral history of Australians at war. (Copy 2)
... 1961-1975- Personal narratives...Vietnam War 1961-1975- Personal narratives Australian Army ...Vietnam Fragments is a rare collection of impressions, reactions, feelings and fears - the often spell-bounding personal experiences of Australians who saw active service in the second Indo-China War. This was Australia's longest war.Vietnam Fragments is a rare collection of impressions, reactions, feelings and fears - the often spell-bounding personal experiences of Australians who saw active service in the second Indo-China War. This was Australia's longest war. vietnam war, 1961-1975- personal narratives, australian army -
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Book, Parry, Bill, Just a Nasho
... 1961-1975 - Personal narratives...Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Personal narratives Australian ...Each man was different. Each man had a different view on life. Each man had a different lifestyle. But now, they all wore the green suit. Whether they were Regulars or Nashos did not matter.Each man was different. Each man had a different view on life. Each man had a different lifestyle. But now, they all wore the green suit. Whether they were Regulars or Nashos did not matter.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, national service, australian national serviceman -
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Book, Pedrina, Jeff, Wallaby Airlines: Twelve Months Caribou Flying in Vietnam. (Copy 1)
... 1961-1975 - Personal narratives - Australian...Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Personal narratives - Australian ...Jeff Pedrina's book provides a very personal and thoughtful account of his twelve month's service in Vietnam with No 35 Squadron - Wallaby Airlines.Jeff Pedrina's book provides a very personal and thoughtful account of his twelve month's service in Vietnam with No 35 Squadron - Wallaby Airlines.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives - australian, caribou - history, wallaby airlines, no 35 sqn, ian "tassie" cairns -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Pedrina, Jeff, Wallaby Airlines: Twelve Months Caribou Flying in Vietnam. (Copy 2)
... 1961-1975 - Personal narratives - Australian...Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Personal narratives - Australian ...Jeff Pedrina's book provides a very personal and thoughtful account of his twelve month's service in Vietnam with No 35 Squadron - Wallaby Airlines.Jeff Pedrina's book provides a very personal and thoughtful account of his twelve month's service in Vietnam with No 35 Squadron - Wallaby Airlines.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives - australian, caribou - history, wallaby airlines, no 35 sqn -
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Book, Tiger Men, An Australian Soldier's Secret War in Vietnam (Copy 4)
... 1961-1975 - Personal narratives - Australian...1961-1975 - Personal narratives - Australian Guerilla ...This is the story of the development of a highly successful concept of warfare, which was largely the work of one man. In 1965, despite his success, CIA intervention led to Barry Petersen's removal from the highlands, for reasons which remain obscre even to this day. Perhaps his growing power as a cult figure had become a threat to direct US control of the area, or perhaps there were those among the Vietnamese command who themselves resented his influence.This is the story of the development of a highly successful concept of warfare, which was largely the work of one man. In 1965, despite his success, CIA intervention led to Barry Petersen's removal from the highlands, for reasons which remain obscre even to this day. Perhaps his growing power as a cult figure had become a threat to direct US control of the area, or perhaps there were those among the Vietnamese command who themselves resented his influence. 1961-1975 - personal narratives - australian, guerilla warfare, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, montagnard (vietnamese people), 1961-1975 - cia, captain barry petersen -
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Book, Petersen, Barry and Cribbin, John, Tiger Men, An Australian Soldier's Secret War in Vietnam (Copy 1)
... 1961-1975 - Personal narratives - Australian...1961-1975 - Personal narratives - Australian Vietnam War ...This is the story of the development of a highly successful concept of warfare, which was largely the work of one man. In 1965, despite his success, CIA intervention led to Barry Petersen's removal from the highlands, for reasons which remain obscre even to this day. Perhaps his growing power as a cult figure had become a threat to direct US control of the area, or perhaps there were those among the Vietnamese command who themselves resented his influence.This is the story of the development of a highly successful concept of warfare, which was largely the work of one man. In 1965, despite his success, CIA intervention led to Barry Petersen's removal from the highlands, for reasons which remain obscre even to this day. Perhaps his growing power as a cult figure had become a threat to direct US control of the area, or perhaps there were those among the Vietnamese command who themselves resented his influence. 1961-1975 - personal narratives - australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, montagnard (vietnamese people), guerilla warfare, 1961-1975 - cia, captain barry petersen -
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Book, Petersen, Barry and Cribbin, John, Tiger Men, An Australian Soldier's Secret War in Vietnam (Copy 2)
... 1961-1975 - Personal narratives - Australian...1961-1975 - Personal narratives - Australian Vietnam War ...This is the story of the development of a highly successful concept of warfare, which was largely the work of one man. In 1965, despite his success, CIA intervention led to Barry Petersen's removal from the highlands, for reasons which remain obscre even to this day. Perhaps his growing power as a cult figure had become a threat to direct US control of the area, or perhaps there were those among the Vietnamese command who themselves resented his influence.This is the story of the development of a highly successful concept of warfare, which was largely the work of one man. In 1965, despite his success, CIA intervention led to Barry Petersen's removal from the highlands, for reasons which remain obscre even to this day. Perhaps his growing power as a cult figure had become a threat to direct US control of the area, or perhaps there were those among the Vietnamese command who themselves resented his influence. 1961-1975 - personal narratives - australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, montagnard (vietnamese people), guerilla warfare, 1961-1975 - cia, captain barry petersen -
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Book, Peterson, Robert, Rites of Passage: Odyssey of a Grunt, 1997
... Vietnam War 1961 - 1975 Personal narratives American ...The triumph, the tragedy, the courage, the madness of one soldier's VietnamThe triumph, the tragedy, the courage, the madness of one soldier's Vietnamvietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives, american -
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Book, Parr, Alan, Memories of Vietnam
... 1961-1975- Personal narratives...Vietnam War 1961-1975- Personal narratives Australian ...This is a story of considerable worth. It is told modestly, intimately and with the air of confidentially that bespeaks the courage and honesty of a man who has been there and done that.This is a story of considerable worth. It is told modestly, intimately and with the air of confidentially that bespeaks the courage and honesty of a man who has been there and done that.vietnam war, 1961-1975- personal narratives, australian, soldiers - australia - biography, battle of long tan, nui dat -
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Book, Pemberton, Gregory ed, Vietnam remembered (Copy 8)
... 1961-1975 - Personal narratives...Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Personal narratives Australian ...Vietnam Remembered: this book makes the first real assessment of what the Vietnam War meant, on the battlefields and in Australia.Vietnam Remembered: this book makes the first real assessment of what the Vietnam War meant, on the battlefields and in Australia. vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, australia - politics and government - 1965, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - protest movements - australia -
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Book, Pemberton, Gregory, Vietnam Remembered. (Copy 1)
... 1961-1975 - Personal narratives...Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Personal narratives Australian ...Vietnam Remembered: This book makes the first real assessment of what the Vietnam War meant, on the battlefields and in Australia.Vietnam Remembered: This book makes the first real assessment of what the Vietnam War meant, on the battlefields and in Australia.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - protest movements - australia, australia - politics and government - 1965 -
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Book, A Pogo's Perspective: Aa non-combatent soldier's Viet Nam experience: its affects and aftermath, 2007
... 1961-1975 - Personal narratives... - Biography Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Personal narratives Australian ...The term Pogo was a label given to every soldier in Vietnam whose role it was to support the troops involved in combat duties, supposedly a safe vocation. Examples would be the Orderly Room, Q-Store, Cooks, Ordnance, Medical and Dental Staff, etc.The term Pogo was a label given to every soldier in Vietnam whose role it was to support the troops involved in combat duties, supposedly a safe vocation. Examples would be the Orderly Room, Q-Store, Cooks, Ordnance, Medical and Dental Staff, etc.australia - armed forces - biography, soldiers - australia - biography, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, orderly room, q-store, ordnance, medical staff, dental staff. -
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Book, Smith, George E, P.O.W.: Two Years With the Vietcong
... 1961-1975 - Personal narratives...1961-1975 - Personal narratives American Vietnam War 1961 ...When Special Forces Sergeant Geoge E. Smith went to Vietnam in early 1963, he thought it was to save the "democratic" Diem regime from the Chinese Communists. Set down in a sugar plantation owned by Diem's sister-in-law Madame Nhu, he grew frustrated and synical. then guerrilla regulars overran his camp in a perfectly executed night attack. He was a prisoner of the Vietcong.When Special Forces Sergeant Geoge E. Smith went to Vietnam in early 1963, he thought it was to save the "democratic" Diem regime from the Chinese Communists. Set down in a sugar plantation owned by Diem's sister-in-law Madame Nhu, he grew frustrated and synical. then guerrilla regulars overran his camp in a perfectly executed night attack. He was a prisoner of the Vietcong. 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - prisoners and prisons, vietcong, american special forces, sgt george e. smith, chinese communist, diem regime, madame nhu -
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Book, Ravenscroft, Bruce, Contact - Wait Out: a Vietnam Diary
... 1961-1975 - Personal narratives...Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Personal narratives Australian Pte ...This is the story of an ordinary Digger who served in South Vietnam whose main role was a Forward Scout .This is the story of an ordinary Digger who served in South Vietnam whose main role was a Forward Scout .vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, pte bruce ravenscroft, infantry soldiers, digger, 5 section, 5 platoon, bravo company, 7th battalion, rar, forward scout -
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Book, Roberts, Neil, A Walk In The Jungle (Copy 4)
... Vietnam War 1961-1975 Personal narratives - Australian Neil ...Growing up in a small Victorian country town during the 1950's I saw many an Anzac Day march. They were really big parades, with brass and highland bands. As children we would follow the march along the main street to the Public Hall where they would hold a service.Growing up in a small Victorian country town during the 1950's I saw many an Anzac Day march. They were really big parades, with brass and highland bands. As children we would follow the march along the main street to the Public Hall where they would hold a service.vietnam war, 1961-1975, personal narratives - australian, neil roberts -
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Book, Roberts, Neil, A Walk in the Jungle. (Copy 3)
... Vietnam War 1961-1975 Personal narratives - Australian Neil ...Growing up in a small Victorian country town during the 1950's I saw many an Anzac Day march. They were really big parades, with brass and highland bands. As children we would follow the march along the main street to the Public Hall where they would hold a service.Growing up in a small Victorian country town during the 1950's I saw many an Anzac Day march. They were really big parades, with brass and highland bands. As children we would follow the march along the main street to the Public Hall where they would hold a service.vietnam war, 1961-1975, personal narratives - australian, neil roberts -
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Book, Roberts, Craig and Sasser, Charles W, The Walking Dead: A Marine's Story of Vietnam
... 1961-1975 - Personal narratives...Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Personal narratives Craig Roberts ...In July 1965, Pfc. Craig Roberts crossed the Da Nang River with the 9th Marines - into the heart of a jungle alive with savage Viet Cong. Eight months later his unit would be called 'the Walking Dead'.In July 1965, Pfc. Craig Roberts crossed the Da Nang River with the 9th Marines - into the heart of a jungle alive with savage Viet Cong. Eight months later his unit would be called 'the Walking Dead'.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, craig roberts, da nang river, 9th marines, operation starlight -
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Book, Rintoul, Stuart, Ashes of Vietnam: Australian voices (softcover) (Copy 6), 1987
... 1961-1975 - Personal narratives - Australian...Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Personal narratives - Australian ...The Australian soldier who went to Vietnam were young, committed and well trained. By the time their tour of duty ('364 days and a wakey') was over, they had experienced a conflict which challenged their reason and morality.The Australian soldier who went to Vietnam were young, committed and well trained. By the time their tour of duty ('364 days and a wakey') was over, they had experienced a conflict which challenged their reason and morality.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives - australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Ashes of Vietnam: Australian Voices. (hardcover) (Copy 3)
... 1961-1975 - Personal narratives - Australian...Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Personal narratives - Australian ...The Australian soldier who went to Vietnam were young, committed and well trained. By the time their tour of duty ('364 days and a wakey') was over, they had experienced a conflict which challenged their reason and morality.The Australian soldier who went to Vietnam were young, committed and well trained. By the time their tour of duty ('364 days and a wakey') was over, they had experienced a conflict which challenged their reason and morality.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives - australian -
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Book, Rintoul, Stuart, Ashes of Vietnam: Australian Voices. (softcover) (Copy 2)
... 1961-1975 - Personal narratives - Australian...Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Personal narratives - Australian ...The Australian soldier who went to Vietnam were young, committed and well trained. By the time their tour of duty ('364 days and a wakey') was over, they had experienced a conflict which challenged their reason and morality.The Australian soldier who went to Vietnam were young, committed and well trained. By the time their tour of duty ('364 days and a wakey') was over, they had experienced a conflict which challenged their reason and morality.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives - australian -
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Book, Rintoul, Stuart, Ashes of Vietnam: Australian Voices. (Hard cover) (Copy 1)
... 1961-1975 - Personal narratives - Australian...Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Personal narratives - Australian ...The Australian soldier who went to Vietnam were young, committed and well trained. By the time their tour of duty ('364 days and a wakey') was over, they had experienced a conflict which challenged their reason and morality.The Australian soldier who went to Vietnam were young, committed and well trained. By the time their tour of duty ('364 days and a wakey') was over, they had experienced a conflict which challenged their reason and morality.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives - australian -
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Book, Roberts, Neil, A Walk in the Jungle. (Copy 1)
... Vietnam War 1961-1975 Personal narratives - Australian B ...Growing up in a small Victorian country town during the 1950's I saw many an Anzac Day march. They were really big parades, with brass and highland bands. As children we would follow the march along the main street to the Public Hall where they would hold a service.Growing up in a small Victorian country town during the 1950's I saw many an Anzac Day march. They were really big parades, with brass and highland bands. As children we would follow the march along the main street to the Public Hall where they would hold a service.vietnam war, 1961-1975, personal narratives - australian, b coy, 8 rar, neil roberts