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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A laminated coloured map around the South China Seamap, 3rar, mcphail collection

In a black frame a coloured photograph of several soldiers wearing khaki pants, (most of these soldiers are bare chested). Some are standing and some are sitting on the floor. Bottom left hand side reads Voyages To Vietnam Collection, bottom left hand reads Copyright Maurice DwyerVoyages To Vietnam Collection. Copyright Maurice Dwyerphotograph, cerberus collection, 2 rar/nz, hmas sydney

In a black frame a coloured photograph of a HMAS Vampire crewman relaxing on shore in amongst tropical trees. Bottom left hand side reads Voyages To Vietnam Collection, bottom right hand side reads Copyright Graham CloverVoyages To Vietnam Collection. Copyright Graham Cloverphotograph, hmas vampire, cerberus collection

Flag,South Vietnamese

South vietnamese Flag - yellow with three red horizontal stripesflag, south vietnamese flag

Photograph of South Vietnamese Gun boat off the coast. there is a beach and hills in the backgroundMy Vietnam Collection. copyright Norm Cooperphotograph, gunboat, coastal patrol

Framed programme of the South Australain Concert Party for Vietnam. Party was sponsored by the Australian Forces Overseas Fund and performed in Adelaide to raise funds to send artists to the VietnamDonated by R Lloydsouth australian concert party, australian forces overseas fund, framed poster

A collection of three medals - South Vietnamese Crosss of Gallantry With PalmBiet-Cong Boi Tinhcross of gallantry, medals

Framed print of a soldier sitting on a rock with many montage of patches representing South Vietnamese Units. Print is of Statue Behind Cementry walls Bien Hoa.Mourning Soldier presented to HMAS Sydney & VLSV Association on 27th May 2018 by Footscray RSL ARVN Veteransprint, mourning soldier, south vietnamese units

new zealand operational medal, vietnamese medal, new zealand general service medal, new zealand defence service medal, south vietnamese medal

Lest We Forget is a contemporary and crisp treatment, marking the sacrifices of Australian forces involved in the conflicts of South East Asia, including the Korean War 1950-53, the Malayan Emergency 1950-60, the Borneo Uprising 1962-64 and the Vietnam War 1962-72. A plaque was added in 2006 by the Victorian Vietnam Veterans Community in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. The memorial is of historic significance to the people of BallaratLest We Forget is a contemporary and crisp treatment, marking the sacrifices of Australian forces involved in the conflicts of South East Asia, including the Korean War 1950-53, the Malayan Emergency 1950-60, the Borneo Uprising 1962-64 and the Vietnam War 1962-72. A plaque was added in 2006 by the Victorian Vietnam Veterans Community in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. Lest We Forget/ Korea/ Malaya/ Borneo/ Vietnamkorean war, malayan emergency, borneo uprising, vietnam war, battle of long tan, war history, ballarat

Hardcover no Dust Jacketamerican history, vietnam war, walsh st library

Tankard to commemorate conflicts in which the Australian Army has been involved since and including World War I. From the Returned Services League, Mitcham Sub-Branch, 26 McDowall Street, Mitcham, cnr Harrison Street when it closed early 2014.Australian Army Tankard with Australian rising sun badge on front. Tankard is made of pewter with a glass base. On the tankard all the conflicts that the Australian fought in are commemorated from World War I to Vietnam.The Australian Army Tankard, World War I, World War I, Mesopotamia, Flanders, German New Guinea, Gallipoli, France, Palestine, World War II, North Africa, Crete, Malaya, S.W. Pacific, Timor, New Guinea, Java, Bougainville, Borneo, Greece, Syria, Singapore, South Africa, Korea, Malaya, Vietnam.military history, army, metalcraft, pewterware

The dragon is the symbol for the Canungra Jungle Training Centre in Queensland. Soldiers were sent here to prepare for fighting in the South West Pacific. The Centre was first established during the 1950's and 60's and is still used today as Australian Army training establishment. It is unknown how the Tramways / East Melbourne RSL came to have this piece. Bronze image of six headed dragon with ribbon above stating 'Jungle Training Centre, Australia' mounted on wooden plaque. canungra, army, korea, vietnam, training, jungle training centre

Uniform worn by Colonel J A Neale when serving as honorary colonel of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. John Neale served with the Royal Australian Navy during World War Two, having enlisted as 16-year-old. His service was on ships off northern Australia and in the South Pacific. Following the war, he enlisted as a trooper in 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles when the regiment was raised, serving in non-commissioned and commissioned ranks finally rising to command the regiment 1969-76. He served as Honorary Colonel 1986-92. Colonel Neale was instrumental in the formation of the Regimental Association and the establishment of the Regimental Museum. Service dress jacket with service ribbons, yellow lanyard, silver RAAC buttons and colonel rank insignia.neale, uniform, honorary, colonel, vmr, world war two, wwii, vietnam

Brass plaque presented to South Gippsland Shire Council by the Victoria Vietnam Veterans Community 2006.

Robin Kelly was born Robin Vandersluys in Mary Street, Kew. As a child, she sang in backyard concerts run with her brother, Leslie. The family moved to Deepdene in 1949 and Robin joined church and school choirs. Later she was to study classical singing with Stella Power, modern singing with Jack White, TV Presentation with Natalie Raine of Crawford Productions and acting/singing with Jessie Matthews. Following her victory in a talent quest at the Orama Ballroom, she was invited to join the Orama Big Band with singers Harry Cox and Arlene Forrest. She also sang with the Kerm Jones Jazz Band at Power House and with Frank Johnson's Jazz Band at Jazz Junction. Robin became resident band vocalist at the historic Federal Hotel in Collins Street with the Rudi Laquer Trio. She also sang at The Savoy Plaza with the George Cadman Trio. A year later she became resident vocalist at the Ress Oriental Hotel with the Lennie Holmes Trio. Later, Robin married pianist Peter Jones, singing under the name 'Robin Vanser' in clubs in Sydney and regional New South Wales. She was booked for a Vietnam War tour and also sang in Tahiti. Returning to Melbourne, her agent booked her to appear in shows in Tasmania including West Point Casino and Melbourne country venues. Another agent, John Bishop, booked her to do floor shows in Melbourne, including Xmas Seasons at the Hampton Hotel where she entertained audiences with her comedy and audience participation routines. In 1971, Robin Kelly retired to run her Robin Hood Antiques business in Canterbury, during which time she was married to tenor Glenn Kelly. Later she joined Sing Australia Camberwell Choir, performing as a soloist at their Melbourne Town Hall Concert.The Vandersluys-Kelly Collection of photographs, costumes and musical performance memorabilia was donated to the Kew Historical Society by Robin Denise Kelly in 2018. The collection is an important record of stage and recorded performances in Australia in the second half of the 20th century. This new nationally-focused and artistically significant collection augments and contextualises the local performing arts materials in our collection.Black and white publicity photograph of Robin Vanser (aka Robin Kelly nee Vandersluys) taken while performing in Sydney in 1965 by the photographer Greg Desmond, Ray Leighton Associates."1965, SYDNEY"robin vanser, perfoming arts - australia - 1960s, greg desmond (photographer), ray leighton associates - sydney - new south wales - australia (photographers)

Robin Kelly was born Robin Vandersluys in Mary Street, Kew. As a child, she sang in backyard concerts run with her brother, Leslie. The family moved to Deepdene in 1949 and Robin joined church and school choirs. Later she was to study classical singing with Stella Power, modern singing with Jack White, TV Presentation with Natalie Raine of Crawford Productions and acting/singing with Jessie Matthews. Following her victory in a talent quest at the Orama Ballroom, she was invited to join the Orama Big Band with singers Harry Cox and Arlene Forrest. She also sang with the Kerm Jones Jazz Band at Power House and with Frank Johnson's Jazz Band at Jazz Junction. Robin became resident band vocalist at the historic Federal Hotel in Collins Street with the Rudi Laquer Trio. She also sang at The Savoy Plaza with the George Cadman Trio. A year later she became resident vocalist at the Ress Oriental Hotel with the Lennie Holmes Trio. Later, Robin married pianist Peter Jones, singing under the name 'Robin Vanser' in clubs in Sydney and regional New South Wales. She was booked for a Vietnam War tour and also sang in Tahiti. Returning to Melbourne, her agent booked her to appear in shows in Tasmania including West Point Casino and Melbourne country venues. Another agent, John Bishop, booked her to do floor shows in Melbourne, including Xmas Seasons at the Hampton Hotel where she entertained audiences with her comedy and audience participation routines. In 1971, Robin Kelly retired to run her Robin Hood Antiques business in Canterbury, during which time she was married to tenor Glenn Kelly. Later she joined Sing Australia Camberwell Choir, performing as a soloist at their Melbourne Town Hall Concert.The Vandersluys-Kelly Collection of photographs, costumes and musical performance memorabilia was donated to the Kew Historical Society by Robin Denise Kelly in 2018. The collection is an important record of stage and recorded performances in Australia in the second half of the 20th century. This new nationally-focused and artistically significant collection augments and contextualises the local performing arts materials in our collection.Black and white publicity photograph of Robin Vanser (aka Robin Kelly nee Vandersluys) taken while performing in Sydney in 1965 by the photographer Greg Desmond, Ray Leighton Associates.PHOTOGRAPHED BY GREG DESMOND RAY LEIGHTON ASSOCIATES 278294-272231robin vanser, perfoming arts - australia - 1960s, greg desmond (photographer), ray leighton associates - sydney - new south wales - australia (photographers)