A brief history of FAC aircraft in Vietnam & in particular, The Cessna O-2A.forward air controller, 1st australian task force, cessna o-2a, aerial reconnaissance -- united states, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, american

Just over five hundred Australians were killed in action in the Vietnam War. Of those who returned 280 Vietnam veterans have officially been recognized as having committed suicide.vietnam veterans association of australia, 1961-1975 - australia, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - social aspects

Just over five hundred Australians were killed in action in the Vietnam War. Of those who returned 280 Vietnam veterans have officially reen recognised as having committed suicide.vietnam veterans association of australia, vietnamese conflict , 1961-1975 - australia, 1961-1975 - social aspects

When journalist and historian Mark Dapin first interviewed Vietnam veterans and wrote about the war, he swallowed (and regurgitated) every popular misconception. He wasn't alone. In Australia's Vietnam, Dapin argues that every stage of Australia's Vietnam War has been misremembered and obscured by myth. He disproves claims that every national serviceman was a volunteer; questions the idea that Australian troops committed atrocities; debunks the fallacy that there were no welcome hope parades until 1987; and rebuts the fable that returned soldiers were met by spitting protesters at Australian airports 1961-1975 -- participation, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, australian., national service -- australia -- history.

What I thought I knew about the Viet Nam War didn't even come close to scratching the surface of what the Viet Nam experiece really was all about for my father (Gary McKay) and his fellow veterans... After going to Viet Nam with hem, I felt I finally understood him a little better. (this is by Kelly McKay) 1961-1975 -- vietnam, southern -- battefields, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, australian, veterans -- travel -- australia -- vietnam, gary mckay, 2lt tim fischer, 1 rar

A thorough and well-illustrated history of the decades-long conflict in Southeast Asia, from Frances's involvement in the First Indochina War to the participation of the United States and its allies, including Australian and South Korea, in the Vietnam War. 1961-1975, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- pictorial works, indochina, 1961 -1975 - united states, australian soldiers

This book explores the life of Australian infantrymen in the Vietnam War by focusing on the experience of the men of the Eighth Battalion during their 12 month tour at the height of the war.australia. army. battalion, 8th, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia.

three highly respected Fairfax journalists take a fresh look at the dramatic events of the Vietnam War in this fascinating and richly visual book/ 1961-1975 - participation - australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - journalists

In this intensely personal account, Barry Heard draws on his own experiences as a young conscript, along with those of his comrades, to look back a life before, during, and after the Vietnam War.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, soldiers - australia - biography, conscription

Six Vietnam Veterans' stories of their time in Vietnam.Cease Fire is a must read story about the lives of five men from Sydney's Northern Beaches who were involved in the Vietnam War, and another whose life was affected by the Second World War. The stories in Cease Fire are compelling and educate readers about the effects of war on human lives. It is ironic that the war did not cease for many returned soldiers - the firing never stopped. 1961 - 1975 -- veterans -- australia, 1961 - 1975 - veterans - australia - biography, vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives - australian

Command in Vietnam is an outstanding personal record of a Commanding Officer in Vietnam, and will be of much interest to anyone wanting to understand how one very good Battalion fought in Vietnam, its problems and triumphs. This book should be recommended reading for all aspiring young officers.australia - army. royal australian regiment battalion 3rd, vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives - australian

This is the first that those in direct command of Delta Company have shared their memories of the most significant battle fought by Australians in Vietnam, the Battle of Long Tan.soldiers - australia - biography, vietnam war, 1961-1975- participation, australian, battle of long tan

Target Charlie, for the first time ever, includes a comprehensive analysis of Australia's air war in Vietnam backed up by individual chapters on the operations of 35 Sqdn (DHC Caribou), vietnam war - artillery, royal australian air force, vietnamese conflict , 1961-1975 - australia

This book explores the life of Australian infantrymen in the Vietnam War by focusing on the experience of the men of the Eighth Battalion during their 12 month tour at the height of the war.australia. army. battalion, 8th, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia.

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 pictoria 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, 12th field regiment, royal australian artillery

Gregory Pemberton provides clear, scholarly, objective analysis of how Australia became involved in the Vietnam War. he unravels skillfully and systematically the complex skein of political and military events which led the Menzies Government to embark on this tragic commitment. He provides the most thorough and dispassionate account of Australian-American relations in the 1950s and 60s yet published.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - participation, australian, australia - foreign relations - 20th century., united states - foreign relations - 20th century.

A collection of stories as told to Footscay City College by many Vietnam Veterans. 1961 - 1975 -- veterans -- australia, vietnam war, 1961-1975 --veterans -- vietnamese

Tony 'Bomber' Bower-Miles was a young sapper in the Australian Army when he first went to Vietnam in 1969. landmines were one of the biggest threats faced by troops on both sides, and much of Bomber's work involved the dangerous task of clearing them.vietnam war, 1961 - 1975 -- veterans -- biography, land mines - detection - vietnam

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 history vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives , australian, australia - politics and government - 1945 -

The Vietnam of 1990 is far removed from the war-torn country of 1966, but the memories of destruction remain.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, long tan, 1966, battle of long tan