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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, 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, Dreadful Lady Over the Mekong Delta: An analysis of RAAF Canberra Operations in the Vietnam War (Copy 2), 2016
Dreadful Lady over the Mekong Delta looks at the men of No: 2 Squadron and the operations they flew in the Vietnam War in their Canberra bombers.Dreadful Lady over the Mekong Delta looks at the men of No: 2 Squadron and the operations they flew in the Vietnam War in their Canberra bombers.mekong delta, raaf, 2 squadron raaf, canberra bomber -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Vietnam: A War Lost and Won (Copy 1), 2003
Vietnam was the first war America lost. It left the country bitterly divided.Vietnam was the first war America lost. It left the country bitterly divided. 1961-1975 -- missing in action -- united states, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -- united states -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The Vietnam War: The illustrated history of the conflict in Southeast Asia (Copy 3)
A battle by battle analysis of more than thirty years of open warfare in Southeast Asia, featuring the horrific, but fascinating, variety of conflict on land, at sea and in the air.A battle by battle analysis of more than thirty years of open warfare in Southeast Asia, featuring the horrific, but fascinating, variety of conflict on land, at sea and in the air. vietnam war, 1961-1975 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, They Marched Into Sunlight: War and Peace, Vietnam and America, October 1967 (Copy 2)
Here is the epic story of Vietnam and the sixties tld through the events of a few gripping passionate days of war and peace in October 1967.Here is the epic story of Vietnam and the sixties tld through the events of a few gripping passionate days of war and peace in October 1967. 1961-1975 -- united states, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- protest movements -- united states -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, America's Rasputin: Walt Rostow and the Vietnam War, 2008
A book that vividly illuminates the dangers of ideology in foreign policy, America's Rasputin could not be more timely.A book that vividly illuminates the dangers of ideology in foreign policy, America's Rasputin could not be more timely.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -diplomatic history, anticommunist movements - united states - history - 20th century, political consultants - united states - biography -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Indochina and Vietnam: The Thirty-Five Year War, 1940-1975, 2013
This volume is an excellent introduction for anyone interested in learning about the Vietnam War, especially strong in its coverage of French and American motivations.This volume is an excellent introduction for anyone interested in learning about the Vietnam War, especially strong in its coverage of French and American motivations.indochinese war, 1946-1954., vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam - history - 1945-1975, president j f kennedy -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Hanoi's Road to the Vietnam War, 1954-1965, 2013
Splendidly researched, chock-full of fascinating new information and insights, Hanoi's Road to the Vietnam War is truly a pathbreaking study, far away the best book to date of the crucial topic.Splendidly researched, chock-full of fascinating new information and insights, Hanoi's Road to the Vietnam War is truly a pathbreaking study, far away the best book to date of the crucial topic.vietnam (democratic republic) - history, vietnam (democratic republic) - foreign relations, 1961-1975 - causes, hanoi -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Lessons in Disaster: McGeorge Bundy and the path to war in Vietnam, 2008
This meticulously researched book gives us remarkalbe insight into one of the most critical foreign policy decisions in U.S. history. Anyone aspiring to a leadership position in American politics or public policy should carefully examine this perceptive work and its many valuable lessons.This meticulously researched book gives us remarkalbe insight into one of the most critical foreign policy decisions in U.S. history. Anyone aspiring to a leadership position in American politics or public policy should carefully examine this perceptive work and its many valuable lessons.united states - foreign relations - vietnam, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - causes, united states - foreign relations - 1961-1963 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, F-4 Phantom 11 vs MIG-21: USAF & VPAF in the Vietnam War, 2008
vietnam war, 1961-1975 - aerial operations - american, vietnam people's air force -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, How We Lost The Vietnam War (Copy 1), 2002
A former Air Force pilot and general, Nguyen Cao Ky, born in 1930 was prime minister of the Republic of South Vietnam from 1965 to 1967 and vice president from 1967 to 1971. He elped write the constitution of Vietnam and helped oversee the first free elections in that country. Upon the fall of Saigon, Ky and family fled to the United States.The author is a former Prime Minister of South Vietnam.A former Air Force pilot and general, Nguyen Cao Ky, born in 1930 was prime minister of the Republic of South Vietnam from 1965 to 1967 and vice president from 1967 to 1971. He elped write the constitution of Vietnam and helped oversee the first free elections in that country. Upon the fall of Saigon, Ky and family fled to the United States.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- united states, prime ministers -- vietnam -- biography, vietnam -- politics and government -- 1945-1975, nguyen cao ky, fall of saigon, republic of vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, 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, MiG-21 Units of the Vietnam War, 2001
fishbed (jet fighter plane), vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, vietnamese, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, vietnamese -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, USAF And VNAF A-1 Skyraider Units of the Vietnam War, 2013
There were four USAF and seven VNAF Skyraider units saw service in VietnamThere were four USAF and seven VNAF Skyraider units saw service in Vietnamhistory-military-vietnam war, history- asia-southeast asia, skyraider (attack plane) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, To Long Tan: the Australian army & the Vietnam War (Copy 1)
To Long Tan conforms the well-earned reputation of Australian official histories for candour, critical analysis, and breadth of coverage.To Long Tan conforms the well-earned reputation of Australian official histories for candour, critical analysis, and breadth of coverage.australia. army. foreign service - vietnam, vietnam - armed forces, bien hoa, 173rd airborne brigade, 1rar, 161, 161 field battery, phuoc tuy, vung tau, nui, nui dat, binh ba, d445 battalion (nva/vietcong) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, To Long Tan: The Australian Army and the Vietnam War 1950 - 1966 (Copy 2)
To Long Tan conforms the well-earned reputation of Australian official histories for candour, critical analysis, and breadth of coverage.To Long Tan conforms the well-earned reputation of Australian official histories for candour, critical analysis, and breadth of coverage.australia. army. foreign service - vietnam, vietnam - armed forces, bien hoa, 1rar, 173rd airborne brigade, 161 field battery, phuoc tuy, vung tau, nui, nui dat, d445 battalion (nva/vietcong), binh, binh ba -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, 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, Tribe Of The War God: Ngati Tumatauenga
This book is the first fully illustrated account of the history and evolution of the New Zealand Army from its formation in 1845 right up to is present important role in international peacekeeping.This book is the first fully illustrated account of the history and evolution of the New Zealand Army from its formation in 1845 right up to is present important role in international peacekeeping.new zealand. army - history, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, 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, 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, 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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, 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, 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, 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, Vietnam War Diary: 1964 - 1975 (Copy 1), 1990
Told In the words of those who fought the war and those who reported on its happenings.Told In the words of those who fought the war and those who reported on its happenings.vietnam war, 1961-1975, wars history, 1961-1975 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Vietnam On Canvas: Ken McFadyen: An Artist at War (Copy 2)
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, The Vietnam War: An International History in Documents, 2014
This is simply the best collection of documents pertaining to the long and difficult struggle for VietnamThis is simply the best collection of documents pertaining to the long and difficult struggle for Vietnamvietnam war - 1961-1975 - sources, vietnam war - 1961-1975 - united states - sources -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Patriots: The Vietnam War Remembered From All Sides, 2003
Of all the works on the Vietnam War - fiction and nonfiction - this is the big one. Witness is borne from all sides, theirs and ours: the soldiers, the resisters, and the armchair warriors.Of all the works on the Vietnam War - fiction and nonfiction - this is the big one. Witness is borne from all sides, theirs and ours: the soldiers, the resisters, and the armchair warriors.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1971 - personal narratives. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Vietnam: The History of an Unwinnable War, 1945-1975, 2009
A vibrantly written and awe-inspiring achievement in epic form.A vibrantly written and awe-inspiring achievement in epic form.vietnam war, 1961 - 1975 - united states -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Blowtorch: Robert Komer, Vietnam and American Cold War Strategy, 2013
"Blowtorch" provides a revealing look into the hitherto unexamined role played for three decades by Cold War Strategist Komer. Those looking to understand counterinsurgency theory will be especially drawn to Jones' illuminating discussion in Komer's leadership of "CORDS""Blowtorch" provides a revealing look into the hitherto unexamined role played for three decades by Cold War Strategist Komer. Those looking to understand counterinsurgency theory will be especially drawn to Jones' illuminating discussion in Komer's leadership of "CORDS" national security - united states - history - 20th century, vietnam war, 1961 - 1975 - united states - biography