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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Refugee Village Construction 1
A black and white photograph of Vietnamese refugees from the war in North Vietnam, mainly women, construct a refugee village at Tuy Hoa. in 2 Corps. of South Vietnam. The absence of males amongst the refugees was very notable and to some, even more suspicious.photograph, refugee village, tuy hoa, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnamese refugees -
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Photograph, Gibbons. Denis, Hue Traffic Jam
A black and white and a coloured photograph of Hue, South vietnam, Circa 7th Dec 1968. A traffic jam of Vietnamese motor bikes, cars and pedestrians is stopped on the bridge over the Perfume River at Hue leading to the city. The local population was on its way to work.photograph, hue, gibbons collection catalogue -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Worship At A Shrine
A black and white photograph of an extended Vietnamese family worship at a shrine outside Hue, South Vietnam, they built to commemorate the male members of their families murdered by the NVA/VC Forces, during the big Tet Offensive in January to March 1968photograph, hue, nva/vc, tet offensive (1968), gibbons collection catalogue -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Refugee Village Construction 2
A black and white photograph of Vietnamese refugees from the war in North Vietnam, mainly women construct a refugee village at Tuy Hoa, in 2 Corps, of South Vietnam. The absence of males amongst the regugees was very notable and to some, even more suspicious. The women are wearing tradional black pyjamas the unofficial uniform of the Viet Cong.photograph, refugee village, tuy hoa, viet cong, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnamese refugees -
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Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Royal Barge Factory
A black and white photograph of Diggers from 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, south vietnam, visit the King of Thailand's Royal Barge Factory whilst on R&R in Bangkok. The diggers took in the many beautiful sites during the day and the night life after dark.photograph, 1 atf base, nui dat, r & c leave, gibbons collection catalogue, bangkok, digger -
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Book, Maclear, Michael, Vietnam: The Ten Thousand Day War (Copy 1)
At 7.53 on the morning of 30 April 1975, the last helicopter took of from the United States embassy compound in Saigon, bound for a waiting aircraft-carrier in the South China Sea. After thirty years - more that ten thousand days - the Vietnam War was over.At 7.53 on the morning of 30 April 1975, the last helicopter took of from the United States embassy compound in Saigon, bound for a waiting aircraft-carrier in the South China Sea. After thirty years - more that ten thousand days - the Vietnam War was over.vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam - history - 1945-1975, saigon, united states embassy, south china sea -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Maclear, Michael, Vietnam: The Ten Thousand Day War (Copy 2)
At 7.53 on the morning of 30 April 1975, the last helicopter took of from the United States embassy compound in Saigon, bound for a waiting aircraft-carrier in the South China Sea. After thirty years - more that ten thousand days - the Vietnam War was over.At 7.53 on the morning of 30 April 1975, the last helicopter took of from the United States embassy compound in Saigon, bound for a waiting aircraft-carrier in the South China Sea. After thirty years - more that ten thousand days - the Vietnam War was over.vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam - history - 1945-1975, saigon, united states embassy, south china sea -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Childs, Kevin, Our Vietnam: 50th Anniversary Edition (Copy 1), 2014
If I left the Communists take over South Vietnam, then I would be seen as a coward and my nation would be seen as an appeaser, and we would both find it impossible to accomplish anything for anybody anywhere on the entire globe.If I left the Communists take over South Vietnam, then I would be seen as a coward and my nation would be seen as an appeaser, and we would both find it impossible to accomplish anything for anybody anywhere on the entire globe. 1961-1975 -- history, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- psychological aspects -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Childs, Kevin, Our Vietnam: 50th Anniversary Edition (Copy 2), 2014
If I let the Communists take over South Vietnam, then I would be seen as a coward and my nation would be seen as an appeaser, and we would both find it impossible to accomplish anything for anybody anywhere on the entire globe.If I let the Communists take over South Vietnam, then I would be seen as a coward and my nation would be seen as an appeaser, and we would both find it impossible to accomplish anything for anybody anywhere on the entire globe. 1961-1975 -- history, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- psychological aspects -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The Battle of Ngok Tavak: a bloody defeat in South Vietnam, 1968. (Copy 1), 2008
australia. army. australian army training team, vietnam, aattv, military participation -- american, battle of ngok tavak -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Arnold, James R, TET Offensive 1968: Turning Point In Vietnam, 1990
TET Offensive 1968 was the decisive battle for Vietnam. Masterminded by the brilliant North Vietnamese General Vo Nguyen Giap, it was intended to trigger a general uprising in South Vietnam.TET Offensive 1968 was the decisive battle for Vietnam. Masterminded by the brilliant North Vietnamese General Vo Nguyen Giap, it was intended to trigger a general uprising in South Vietnam.tet offensive, 1968 -
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Book, Dunstan, Simon, Vietnam Tracks: Armor In Battle 1945-1975 (Copy 2)
One of the most deglected aspects of the campaigns which ravaged South East Asia and dominated the world's news media.One of the most deglected aspects of the campaigns which ravaged South East Asia and dominated the world's news media. armoured vehicles, military, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - tank warfare -
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Book, Allen & Unwin, with Australian War Memorial, Crises and commitments: the politcs and diplomacy of Australia's involvement in Southeast Asian conflicts 1948-1965, 1992
Peter Edwards splendidly researched, authoritative study is official history at its best. By explaining the sources of Australia's commitment in Vietnam, and the impact of that commitment in Australia, it does a great deal to elucidate the larger, international dimensions of a war that is too often discussed only in terms of the primary participants.Peter Edwards splendidly researched, authoritative study is official history at its best. By explaining the sources of Australia's commitment in Vietnam, and the impact of that commitment in Australia, it does a great deal to elucidate the larger, international dimensions of a war that is too often discussed only in terms of the primary participants.australia - foreign relations - southeast asia, south east asia -
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Book, Stuart, Major R. F.ed, 3 RAR in South Vietnam 1967-1968 (Copy 3)
A record of the Operational Service of the Third Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment in South Vietnam from 12th December 1967 - 20th November 1968A record of the Operational Service of the Third Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment in South Vietnam from 12th December 1967 - 20th November 1968 australia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion, 3rd, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia -
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, Bate, Ray, MP: The First in South Vietnam, May 1965 (Copy 2)
The First Australian Logistic Support Company, which included six regular army volunteers from the Royal Australian Army Provost Corps, saw service in Bien Hoa and Saigon in South Vietnam, from May 1965 to May 1966.The First Australian Logistic Support Company, which included six regular army volunteers from the Royal Australian Army Provost Corps, saw service in Bien Hoa and Saigon in South Vietnam, from May 1965 to May 1966. australia. army. military police - vietnam, australia. army. 1st australian logistic support company - vietnam, bien hoa, saigon, royal australian army provost corps -
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Book, Hickey, Gerald, Village in Vietnam
One of the struggles between East and West is taking place in South Vietnam, an area whose culture has been virtually unknown to scholars. The author has used the small village of Khanh Hau, in the Mekong River delta southwest of Saigon, as a microcosm for the study of the rural physical setting, the beliefs and customs of the several religions that exist here side by side, the kinship and family pattern, the crops and agricultural methods, the economic, administrative, the legal systems, and the socioeconomic structure and mobility.One of the struggles between East and West is taking place in South Vietnam, an area whose culture has been virtually unknown to scholars. The author has used the small village of Khanh Hau, in the Mekong River delta southwest of Saigon, as a microcosm for the study of the rural physical setting, the beliefs and customs of the several religions that exist here side by side, the kinship and family pattern, the crops and agricultural methods, the economic, administrative, the legal systems, and the socioeconomic structure and mobility.ethnology -- vietnam, anthropology, cultural, mekong river, khanh hau -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, King, Peter ed, Australia's Vietnam: Australia in the second Indo-China War. (Copy 1)
For ten years Australia was entangled, on the losing side, in a Southeast Asian guerilla war. Australia's Vietnam explores the politics of Australian decision-making before and after the commitment of combat troops to South Vietnam during 1965-72.For ten years Australia was entangled, on the losing side, in a Southeast Asian guerilla war. Australia's Vietnam explores the politics of Australian decision-making before and after the commitment of combat troops to South Vietnam during 1965-72. vietnam war, 1961-1975 - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Main, J M, Conscription: the Australian debate, 1901-1970
The Australian debate over Conscription from 1901 - 1970The Australian debate over Conscription from 1901 - 1970draft - australia, 1961 - south vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, McAulay, Lex, Contact: Australians in Vietnam (Copy 1)
During the years 1962 to 1972, 50,190 Australians from the Army, Air Force and Navy served in South Vietnam. Of these, 519 did and 2,398 were wounded.During the years 1962 to 1972, 50,190 Australians from the Army, Air Force and Navy served in South Vietnam. Of these, 519 did and 2,398 were wounded. 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian - pictorial works, royal australian army, royal australian airforce, royal australian navy -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, McAulay, Lex, Contact: Australians in Vietnam (Copy 2)
During the years 1962 to 1972, 50,190 Australians from the Army, Air Force and Navy served in South Vietnam. Of these, 519 did and 2,398 were wounded.During the years 1962 to 1972, 50,190 Australians from the Army, Air Force and Navy served in South Vietnam. Of these, 519 did and 2,398 were wounded. 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian - pictorial works, australian army, royal australian airforce, royal australian navy -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Crossfire: An Australian Reconnaissance Unit in Vietnam (Copy 1)
In October 1966 a group of 28 soldiers was chosen to form Australia's first specialist Reconnaissance Platoon in the vietnam War. One of this platoon's section commanders was a 20 year old regular soldier called Bob Kearney, who led a series of deadly patrols while the First Australian Task Force established its headquarters in South Vietnam.In October 1966 a group of 28 soldiers was chosen to form Australia's first specialist Reconnaissance Platoon in the vietnam War. One of this platoon's section commanders was a 20 year old regular soldier called Bob Kearney, who led a series of deadly patrols while the First Australian Task Force established its headquarters in South Vietnam. 1961-1975 - reconnaissance operations, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, cpl bob kearney, 1st australian task force -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Bushby, R N, Educating An Army: Australian Army Doctrinal Development and the Operational Experience in South Vietnam, 1965-72
This monograph examines the way in which the Australian Army met the challenges to its doctrine presented by the Vietnam War.This monograph examines the way in which the Australian Army met the challenges to its doctrine presented by the Vietnam War.australia. army - foreign service - vietnam, military tactics -
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Book, Mikesh, Robert, Flying Dragons: The South Vietnamese Air Force
... Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast South Vietnam Air Force ...The history of the independent South Vietnamese Air Force, or Flying Dragons, as its insignia portrays, is, in many ways, and American story.The history of the independent South Vietnamese Air Force, or Flying Dragons, as its insignia portrays, is, in many ways, and American story.south vietnam, air force - history, flying dragons -
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Book, Bui, Diem (former South Vietnames Ambassador to the United States) with Chanoff, David, In the Jaws of History
Finally, amid all the accounts of the Vietnam experience, here is the first comprehensive book by a leading Vietnamese participant.Finally, amid all the accounts of the Vietnam experience, here is the first comprehensive book by a leading Vietnamese participant.ambassadors - vietnam (republic) - biography, united states - foreign relations - vietnam (republic, bui diem -
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Book, Page, Tim, War: A South Collection
War is a photographic collection of Australia's most creative and award winning documentary photographers who have covered conflicts from Vietnam to present-day Afghanistan.War is a photographic collection of Australia's most creative and award winning documentary photographers who have covered conflicts from Vietnam to present-day Afghanistan.war photography - history, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - pictorial works -
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Book, Chiang, Hai Wang, History of South, East and South-East Asia
This book was written to meet the needs of students preparing for paper 6 of the Higher School Certificate History Examination.This book was written to meet the needs of students preparing for paper 6 of the Higher School Certificate History Examination.southeast asia - history, east asia - history, south asia - history -
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Photograph
A collection of seven graphic Photograph of deceased persons in South Vietnam 1966 (1 RAR)photograph, 1 rar, south vietnam -
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Map
A laminated coloured map around the South China Seamap, 3rar, mcphail collection