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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Chomsky, Noam, Rethinking Camelot: JFK, The Vietnam War and US political Culture
This book is a thorough analysis of John F. Kennedy's role in the U.S. invasion of Vietnam and a probing reflection on the elite political culture that allowed and encouraged the Cold WarThis book is a thorough analysis of John F. Kennedy's role in the U.S. invasion of Vietnam and a probing reflection on the elite political culture that allowed and encouraged the Cold Warkennedy, john f. (john fitzgerald), 1917-1963., vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- united states, united states -- politics and government -- 1961-1963, president kennedy -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book, BOOK: Digger Smith and Australia's Great War - Ordinary Name; Extraordinary Stories
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Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
BOOK: Australia's in the War of 1939-45
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, McKay, Gary, Vietnam fragments: An oral history of Australians at war. (Copy 2)
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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Robinson, Anthony, Preston, Antony and Hogg Ian V, Weapons of the Vietnam War (Copy 3)
The weapons of the war in Southeast Asia ranged in complexity from technologically-advanced, eight-engine B-52 strategic bomber to the Stone Age sharpened-stake booby trap of the guerrilla.The weapons of the war in Southeast Asia ranged in complexity from technologically-advanced, eight-engine B-52 strategic bomber to the Stone Age sharpened-stake booby trap of the guerrilla. vietnam war, 1961-1975 - equipment and supplies, weapons, viet cong -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Bishop, Chris ed, Vietnam War Diary: 1964 - 1975 (Copy 3), 1990
Told in the words of those who fought the war and those who reported on its happeningsTold in the words of those who fought the war and those who reported on its happeningsvietnam war, wars history, 1961-1975, u.s. forces -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Dapin, Mark, The Nashos' War - Australia's National Servicemen and Vietnam(Copy 2)
More than sixty-three thousand young Australians were drafted into national service during the Vietnam War. The 'nashos' were chosen by chance, when their brithdates were drawn from a lottery barrel. Not all of them ended up in vietnam, but their random fatee came to symbolise the war, and divide a nation.More than sixty-three thousand young Australians were drafted into national service during the Vietnam War. The 'nashos' were chosen by chance, when their brithdates were drawn from a lottery barrel. Not all of them ended up in vietnam, but their random fatee came to symbolise the war, and divide a nation. vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- participation, australian, draft -- australia -- history, australia -- armed forces -- recruiting, private errol noack, battle of long tan, operation bribie, vung tau, battle of coral-balmoral, trooper normie rowe, battle of binh ba, sas -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Dapin, Mark, The Nashos' War. Australia's National Servicemen and Vietnam(Copy 1)
More than sixty-three thousand young Australians were drafted into national service during the Vietnam War. The 'Nashos'' were chosen by chance, when their birthdates were drawn from a lottery barrel. Not all of them ended up in Vietnam, but their random fate came to symbolise the war, and divide a nation.More than sixty-three thousand young Australians were drafted into national service during the Vietnam War. The 'Nashos'' were chosen by chance, when their birthdates were drawn from a lottery barrel. Not all of them ended up in Vietnam, but their random fate came to symbolise the war, and divide a nation.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian, draft - australia - history, australia - armed forces - recruiting, private errol noack, battle of long tan, operation bribie, vung tau, the battle of coral and balmoral, trooper normie rowe, sas -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Dapin, Mark, The Nashos' War. Australia's national servicemen and Vietnam(Copy 3)
More than sixty-three thousand young Australians were drafted into national service during the Vietnam War. The 'nashos' were chosen by chance, when their birth dates were drawn from a lottery barrel. Not all of them ended up in Vietnam, but their random fate came to symbolise the war, and divide a nation.More than sixty-three thousand young Australians were drafted into national service during the Vietnam War. The 'nashos' were chosen by chance, when their birth dates were drawn from a lottery barrel. Not all of them ended up in Vietnam, but their random fate came to symbolise the war, and divide a nation. vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- participation, australian, draft -- australia -- history, australia -- armed forces -- recruiting, national service, nasho, private errol noack, battle of long tan, operation bribie, vung tau, the battle of coral and balmoral, trooper normie rowe, battle of binh ba -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Generous, Kevin M, Vietnam: The Secret War (Copy 1)
Although the Vietnam War was one of the most reported in history, much of the llong-running conflict was fought under cover and in remote areas far from the media searchlight.Although the Vietnam War was one of the most reported in history, much of the llong-running conflict was fought under cover and in remote areas far from the media searchlight.vietnam war - 1961-1975, vietnam - history - 1945-1975 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Vietnam: the complete story of the Australian War (Copy 1), 2012
vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- political aspects -- australia, politics -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, McKay, Gary and Stewart, Elizabeth, Viet Nam Shots: A Photographic Account Of Australians At War. (Copy 2)
'My first impression upon landing in Saigon was, "What have I got myself into?" ... I had left Australia where conditions were normal and suddenly, in twelve or so hours' flying time to South Viet Nam, there I was in a war zone - it was hard to comprehend...''My first impression upon landing in Saigon was, "What have I got myself into?" ... I had left Australia where conditions were normal and suddenly, in twelve or so hours' flying time to South Viet Nam, there I was in a war zone - it was hard to comprehend...'vietnam war, 1961-1975- australia, australia. army, saigon -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book, BOOK: War Dog : The no-man's-land puppy who took to the skies
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Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Mixed media, DVD: Fighters - Weapons of War
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Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book, Australiana at war, Modern Military, Towards 2000, 1989
Hardcover outer, black. Printed text and pictures.Time - life books. Association with John Ferguson, Sydney. Peter Bradman, Alun Evans, Doug Hurst,Bede Jordan. -
Darebin Art Collection
Painting, Mary Hammond, War Widows, 2005
Preston Market, Saturday late is part of a series of paintings and sketches that were included in Mary Hammond’s solo exhibition, Coming and Going, held at Bundoora Homestead Art Centre in 2010. The exhibition, a major retrospective of Hammond’s work from the mid-1970s-2009, focussed on her everyday depiction of people in Northcote and Preston, particularly along High Street, Northcote where she had a studio for a few years, and the Preston Market, primarily during the 1980s and 1990s. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Fischer, Julene, The Vietnam Experience: Images of War (Copy 1)
It was a war like no other. Americans are virtually unanimous about that.It was a war like no other. Americans are virtually unanimous about that.vietnam war - 1961-1975, khe sanh, the easter offensive -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Pelvin, Richard, Vietnam: Australia's Ten Year War, 1962-1972 (Copy 2)
For those wanting to learn more about the Vietnam War and Australia's participation in it, this is the book for you.For those wanting to learn more about the Vietnam War and Australia's participation in it, this is the book for you. 1961-1975 - participation, australian, vietnam war, australian - pictorial works, australian army training team vietnam (aattv) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Tiger Men, An Australian Soldier's Secret War in Vietnam (Copy 4)
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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Petersen, Barry and Cribbin, John, Tiger Men, An Australian Soldier's Secret War in Vietnam (Copy 1)
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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Petersen, Barry and Cribbin, John, Tiger Men, An Australian Soldier's Secret War in Vietnam (Copy 2)
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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Pelvin, Richard, Vietnam: Australia's Ten Year War 1962-1972 (Copy 1)
For those wanting to learn more about the Vietnam War and Australia's participation in it, this is the book for you.For those wanting to learn more about the Vietnam War and Australia's participation in it, this is the book for you. 1961-1975 - participation, australian, vietnam war, australian - pictorial works, australian army training team vietnam (aattv) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Pelvin, Richard, Vietnam: Australia's Ten Year War, 1962-1972 (Copy 3)
For those wanting to learn more about the Vietnam War and Australia's participation in it, this is the book for you.For those wanting to learn more about the Vietnam War and Australia's participation in it, this is the book for you. australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian - pictorial works, australian army training team vietnam (aattv) -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - AUSTRALIA IN THE WAR OF 1939-45, THE GRIFFIN PRESS, 1957
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Robinson, Anthony and Preston, Antony and Hogg Ian V, Weapons of the Vietnam War (Copy 2)
The weapons of the war in Southeast Asia ranged in complexity from technologically-advanced, eight-engined B-52 strategic bomber to the Stone Age sharpened-stake booby trap of the guerrilla.The weapons of the war in Southeast Asia ranged in complexity from technologically-advanced, eight-engined B-52 strategic bomber to the Stone Age sharpened-stake booby trap of the guerrilla.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - equipment and supplies, weapons, viet cong -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Robinson, Anthony and Preston, Antony and Hogg, Ian V, Weapons of the Vietnam War (Copy 1)
The weapons of the war in Southeast Asia ranged in complexity from technologically-advanced, eight-engined B-52 strategic bomber to the Stone Age sharpened-stake booby trap of the guerrilla.The weapons of the war in Southeast Asia ranged in complexity from technologically-advanced, eight-engined B-52 strategic bomber to the Stone Age sharpened-stake booby trap of the guerrilla. vietnam war, 1961-1975 - equipment and supplies, weapons, viet cong -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Small, Melvin, Antiwarriors: The Vietnam War and the Battle for America's Hearts and Minds, 2002
The Vietnam War and the tumultuous internal upheavals in America that coincided with it marked a watershed era in U.S. history. These events profoundly challenged America's heroic self-image.The Vietnam War and the tumultuous internal upheavals in America that coincided with it marked a watershed era in U.S. history. These events profoundly challenged America's heroic self-image.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - protest movements - united states, united states - history - 1945 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, VanDeMark, Brian, Into the Quagmire: Lyndon Johnson and the Escalation of the Vietnam War, 1995
Van De Mark tells the somber story of Lyndon Johnson's valiant but tragic effort to prevent the surging undertow of a far-off war from overwhelming the programs that embodied his cherished vision for America.Van De Mark tells the somber story of Lyndon Johnson's valiant but tragic effort to prevent the surging undertow of a far-off war from overwhelming the programs that embodied his cherished vision for America.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - united states, united states - politics and government - 1961-1975, president lyndon johnson -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Vietnam Veterans Peacekeepers & Peacemakers Assoc. of Aust (NSW Branch) Inc. VVPPAA Inc, The Vietnam War, 1962 - 1975 (Copy 2)
Booklet produced by the Vietnam Veterans Peacekeepers & Peacemakers Assoc. of Aust. (NSW Branch) Inc. (VVPPAA Inc.)battle of long tan, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian, national service - australia, school curriculum -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Vietnam Veterans Peacekeepers & Peacemakers Assoc. of Aust (NSW Branch) Inc. VVPPAA Inc, The Vietnam War, 1962 - 1975 (Copy 4)
Booklet produced by the Vietnam Veterans Peacekeepers & Peacemakers Assoc. of Aust. (NSW Branch) Inc. (VVPPAA Inc.)battle of long tan, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian, national service - australia, school curriculum