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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Vietnam: The Complete Story of the Australian War (Copy 2), 2012
...am well written and researched history offered.. As an object lesson in how to win and lose wars, especially from a point of view of a small ally in a big war. This book is a superb vehicle for learning the lessons, This history of Australia's involvement in Vietnam should have been studdied ten years ago, when we had a real chance to win in Afghanistan....am well written and researched history offered.. As an object lesson in how to win and lose wars, especially from a point of view of a small ally in a big war. This book is a superb vehicle for learning the lessons, This history of Australia's involvement in Vietnam should have been studdied ten years ago, when we had a real chance to win in Afghanistan.military participation -- australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- participation, australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- political aspects -- australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Lunn, Hugh, Vietnam, A Reporter's War (Copy 4)
Assigned by Reuters to Vietnam, twenty-five year old correspondent Hugh Lunn left London with just 10 pounds for expenses and a one way ticket to Saigon. Arriving at the height of the war in 1967, he witnessed some of the most bloody and dramatic events, culminating in the 1968 Tet Offensice. Bombed, shot at, and lied to by the military, Hugh Lunn discovered that there was a war of words - and inages - as well as bullets.Assigned by Reuters to Vietnam, twenty-five year old correspondent Hugh Lunn left London with just 10 pounds for expenses and a one way ticket to Saigon. Arriving at the height of the war in 1967, he witnessed some of the most bloody and dramatic events, culminating in the 1968 Tet Offensice. Bombed, shot at, and lied to by the military, Hugh Lunn discovered that there was a war of words - and inages - as well as bullets.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, tet offensive (1968), saigon -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Nott, Rodney and Payne, Noel, The Vung Tau Ferry: HMAS Sydney and Escort Ships (Vietnam 1965-1972) (Copy 3)
The dates and compsition of the 25 Troop Transport Task Force groups that served in the operational area during Australia's involvement in Vietnam 1965-72.The dates and compsition of the 25 Troop Transport Task Force groups that served in the operational area during Australia's involvement in Vietnam 1965-72.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - naval operations, hmas sydney (aircraft carrier), the vung tau ferry, royal australian navy, hmas sydney, 25 troop transport task force -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Davise, Bruce and McKay, Gary, The Men Who Persevered: The AATTV - The Most Highly Decorated Australian Unit of the Vietnam war (Copy 7)
The AATTV was in Vietnam from July 1962 to December 1972. Nearly 1000 Australians and 11 New Zealand served with "The Team" during that time. They were advisers - sometimes commanders - who operated in small groups across a wide spectrum of military poss throughout the South.The AATTV was in Vietnam from July 1962 to December 1972. Nearly 1000 Australians and 11 New Zealand served with "The Team" during that time. They were advisers - sometimes commanders - who operated in small groups across a wide spectrum of military poss throughout the South. australia. army. australian army training team, vietnam, vietnam war 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia, aattv -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Murphy, John, Harvest of Fear: A history of Australia's Vietnam War, 1993
The most complete account yet of Australia's longest war.The most complete account yet of Australia's longest war.vietnamese conflict , 1961-1975 - australia, 1961-1975 - protest movements - australia, australian servicemen -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Pierce, Peter ed., Doyle, Jeff ed. and Grey, Jeffrey ed, Vietnam Days: Australia and the impact of Vietnam
Nearly twenty years after Australia left Vietnam, there is still no consensus on its conduct or consequences. A new war in the Middle East has raised old ghosts, and the world was assured that it would no be 'another Vietnam'.Nearly twenty years after Australia left Vietnam, there is still no consensus on its conduct or consequences. A new war in the Middle East has raised old ghosts, and the world was assured that it would no be 'another Vietnam'.vietnamese conflict, 1961 - 1975 - influence -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, O'Keefe, Brendan, Medicine at War: Medical aspects of Australia's Involvement in Southeast Asian Conflicts 1950-1972, 1994
This comprehensive and analytical account documents the important role of the military medical units who supported Australia's overseas forces from the time of the Malayan Emergency.Medical aspects of Autralia's involvement in Southeast Asia, 1950-1972.This comprehensive and analytical account documents the important role of the military medical units who supported Australia's overseas forces from the time of the Malayan Emergency.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - medical care, agent orange - tboxicology, australia - armed forces - medical care - asia, southeastern -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Ham, Paul, Vietnam: The Australian War (Copy 3)
Dedicated to the Australian servicemen and women - and their families - who fought this politicians' warDedicated to the Australian servicemen and women - and their families - who fought this politicians' warvietnam war, 1961-1975 - political aspects - australia, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - protest movements - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, English, Michael C, Brave Lads: The 3RAR Tour of Duty in South Vietnam, 1967-1968, 2008
Brave Lads is a long awaited unit history that fills a gap in the Australian military experience in South VietnamBrave Lads is a long awaited unit history that fills a gap in the Australian military experience in South Vietnamaustralia. australian army. battalion, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- regimental histories -- australia, 3rar -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Davies, Bruce and McKay, Gary, The Men Who Persevered: The AATTV - the most highly decorated Australian unit of the Viet Nam war (Copy 3)
The AATTV was in Vietnam from July 1962 to December 1972. Nearly 1000 Australians and 11 New Zealand served with "The Team" during that time. They were advisers - sometimes commanders - who operated in small groups across a wide spectrum of military poss throughout the SouthThe AATTV was in Vietnam from July 1962 to December 1972. Nearly 1000 Australians and 11 New Zealand served with "The Team" during that time. They were advisers - sometimes commanders - who operated in small groups across a wide spectrum of military poss throughout the South australia. army. australian army training team, vietnam, vietnam war 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia, aattv -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Lewis, Stephen, My Vietnam: Photograph by Australian eterans of the Vietnam conflict. (Copy 2)
My Vietnam is a pictorial journey seen through the cameras of over 80 Australian veterans of the Vietnam conflict.The book is signed by the author. The dustjacket is missing & the hard cover of the book is damaged along the edges & the top of the pages appears water damaged.My Vietnam is a pictorial journey seen through the cameras of over 80 Australian veterans of the Vietnam conflict. 1961-1975 - participation, australian, vietnam war, 1961- 1975 - pictorial works, australian national serviceman, nui dat, 12th field regiment, royal australian artillery -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Simmelhaig, Helen and Spenceley, G.F.R, For Australia's Sake: a history of Australia's involvement in nine wars
Tells the story of Australia's involvement in these wars, both on the battlefront and at home.Tells the story of Australia's involvement in these wars, both on the battlefront and at home.vietnam war, 1961-1975, australia -- armed forces -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, McNeill, Ian, The Team: Australian Army Advisers in Vietnam 1962 - 1972 (Copy 3)
Inerest in the vietnam War has focussed on its global significance and on the domestic political responses which the war engendered.Inerest in the vietnam War has focussed on its global significance and on the domestic political responses which the war engendered.australia. army. australian army training team, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia, saigon, aattv -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Foster, Randy E.M, Vietnam Firebases 1965-73: American and Australian Forces (Copy 2)
Artillery fire support bases of the Free world forces played a critical role in the conduct of operations during the Vietnam WarArtillery fire support bases of the Free world forces played a critical role in the conduct of operations during the Vietnam War vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -- artillery -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Colman, Mike, Payne VC: The story of Australia's most decorated soldier of the Vietnam War, 2009
In May 1969, Warrant Officer Second Class Keith Payne was leading a company of Montagnard soldiers near Ben Het, Vietnam. The company was overrun by a superior force of North Vietnamese regular soldiers, and when the skirmish was over many of Payne's men were left behind, wounded, disoriented and at the mercy of the enemy.In May 1969, Warrant Officer Second Class Keith Payne was leading a company of Montagnard soldiers near Ben Het, Vietnam. The company was overrun by a superior force of North Vietnamese regular soldiers, and when the skirmish was over many of Payne's men were left behind, wounded, disoriented and at the mercy of the enemy. 1961-1975 - veterans - biography, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - psychological aspects, payne, keith, wo keith payne, victoria cross -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Haran, Peter, Trackers: The Untold Story of the Australian Dogs of War (Copy 1)
The tracking lead jerked like a fast jag on a fishhook, Caesar's ears shot up and his shoulders hunched forward. The Viet Cong was fifty yards to my right front, stretching his arms above his head. There were three men at least...and a machine-gun on the track facing me. Scarcely able to breathe, I reeled Caesar back.. and gave a thumbs down. Enemy. And I had them coldThe tracking lead jerked like a fast jag on a fishhook, Caesar's ears shot up and his shoulders hunched forward. The Viet Cong was fifty yards to my right front, stretching his arms above his head. There were three men at least...and a machine-gun on the track facing me. Scarcely able to breathe, I reeled Caesar back.. and gave a thumbs down. Enemy. And I had them coldvietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, dogs - war use -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Twelve in focus: 12th Field Regiment in South Vietnam
australia. army. field regiment, 12th, vietnam war, 1961-1975- regimental histories - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Carter, Surgeon Lt, Vendetta, Vietnam 1969-70
this book is the culmination of a lot of hard work and long hours by a great many people.this book is the culmination of a lot of hard work and long hours by a great many people.vendetta (destroyer), vietnam war, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Browne, Margaret, Australia at War: Vietnam (Copy 1)
Australian involvement in the Vietnam War lasted from 1962 - 1972. Why did Australian troops participate in an Asian War?Australian involvement in the Vietnam War lasted from 1962 - 1972. Why did Australian troops participate in an Asian War?vietnam war, 1961-1975 - australia - juvenile literature -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Browne, Margaret, Australia at War: Vietnam (Copy 2)
Australian involvement in the Vietnam War lasted from 1962 - 1972. Why did Australian troops participate in an Asian War?Australian involvement in the Vietnam War lasted from 1962 - 1972. Why did Australian troops participate in an Asian War?vietnam war, 1961-1975 - australia - juvenile literature -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Lyles, Kevin, Vietnam Anzacs: Australian & New Zealand troops in Vietnam 1962-1972 (Copy 1)
The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved.The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved. australia. army. australian and new zealand army corps., vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian, anzac -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Vietnam At War: The history: 1946-1975 (Copy 1)
A clearly stated, thoughtfully analyzed, forcefully written work, perhaps the best military history of the long sweep of warfare in Indochina yet produced.A clearly stated, thoughtfully analyzed, forcefully written work, perhaps the best military history of the long sweep of warfare in Indochina yet produced.indochinese war, 1946-1954, vietnam war, 1961-1975, lt. gen. phillip b. davidson, (1961-1975) - australia - juvenile literature -
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Book, Quee, Michelle, The Vietnam Connection
The Vietnam Connection was composed and written by Michelle Quee with the family's imput of ideas and photographs, especially Kathy Hilder's diary of their journey which was used as a great reference throughout the book.The Vietnam Connection was composed and written by Michelle Quee with the family's imput of ideas and photographs, especially Kathy Hilder's diary of their journey which was used as a great reference throughout the book.vietnam conflict 1961-1975, personal narratives - australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Picken, Bruce, Vietnam Diggers' Language: Abbreviations, Acronyms, Terms and Jargon of the Vietnam War (Copy 1)
Viet Nam diggers language is intended to help all those who struggle with Army, RAAF and RAN jargon and need to make sense of their acronyms and abbreviations.Viet Nam diggers language is intended to help all those who struggle with Army, RAAF and RAN jargon and need to make sense of their acronyms and abbreviations.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - australia, english language -australia - slang -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, McKay, Gary, Vietnam Fragments: An oral history of Australians at war. (Copy 1)
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, australian army, indochina -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, O'Neill, Robert J, Vietnam Task: The 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, 1966/67 (Copy 1)
Fifth Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, was the first of our battalions composed of Regular and National Servicemen to be committed to operations in Vietnam and to stablish themselves at Nui Dat.Fifth Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, was the first of our battalions composed of Regular and National Servicemen to be committed to operations in Vietnam and to stablish themselves at Nui Dat.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia, 5th battalion, the royal australian regiment, nui dat, binh ba, nui thi vai, long hai hills, phuoc tuy province, 1st australian task force, national service -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Vietnam task: the 5th Battalion, the Royal Australian (Copy 3 swapped with copy 1 as it is in a better condition))
australia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion, 5th, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
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