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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Compass in AATTV display in the Museum
... Compass in AATTV display in the Museum ...Handwritten description of the history of the compass that is in the AATTV display case.aattv -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, William Harold Price, With the fleet in the Dardanelles : some impressions of naval men and incidents during the campaign in the spring of 1915, 1915
... With the fleet in the Dardanelles : some impressions of ...Ill., map, ports, 124.p.non-fictionworld war 1914-1918 - campaigns - gallipoli, gallipoli campaign - naval operations -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Monsoon, You'll die in Singapore: True account of one of the most amazing POW escapes in WWII, 2005
... You'll die in Singapore: True account of one of the most ...With sixteen other POWs, author Charles McCormac broke out from his POW camp in Japanese-occupied Singapore and began a two-thousand-mile escape from Singapore, through the jungles of Indonesia to Australia. The POWs' escape took a staggering five months and only two out of the original seventeen men survived. This is McCormac's compelling true account of one of the most horrifying and amazing escapes in World War Two. It is a story of courage, endurance and compassion, and makes for a very gripping read.Ill, maps, p.223.non-fictionWith sixteen other POWs, author Charles McCormac broke out from his POW camp in Japanese-occupied Singapore and began a two-thousand-mile escape from Singapore, through the jungles of Indonesia to Australia. The POWs' escape took a staggering five months and only two out of the original seventeen men survived. This is McCormac's compelling true account of one of the most horrifying and amazing escapes in World War Two. It is a story of courage, endurance and compassion, and makes for a very gripping read.world war 1939 – 1945 - prisons and prisoners – japanese, prisoner of war escapes - singapore -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Allen and Unwin, In good company : one man's war in Vietnam, 1998
... In good company : one man's war in Vietnam ...This is Gary McKay's story of how he was conscripted into the Australian army and his experiences in the Vietnam War. It is an action-packed, very readable account of an Australian soldier's war experience in Vietnam, developing strongly the Australian soldiers' great sense of mateshipIll, map, p.192.non-fictionThis is Gary McKay's story of how he was conscripted into the Australian army and his experiences in the Vietnam War. It is an action-packed, very readable account of an Australian soldier's war experience in Vietnam, developing strongly the Australian soldiers' great sense of mateshipvietnam war 1961-1975 – australian involvement, vietnam war 1961-1975 – personal recollections – australia -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Sidgwick and Jackson, Vietnam, the war in the air : a pictorial history of the U.S. air forces in the Vietnam War, Air Force, Army, Navy and Marines, 1985
... Vietnam, the war in the air : a pictorial history of the ...This book covers US aerial operations from the first entrance of US planes to the evacuation of POW's in 1973Index, ill, maps, p.227.non-fictionThis book covers US aerial operations from the first entrance of US planes to the evacuation of POW's in 1973vietnam war - 1961-1975 - aerial operations - united states, vietnam war - 1961-1975 - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Allen and Unwin, Fire in the Sky : The Australian Flying Corps in the First World War, 2010
... Fire in the Sky : The Australian Flying Corps in the First ...The first book in 90 years dedicated to the daring and courage of the airmen and mechanics of the Australian Flying Corps - a tale of a war fought thousands of feet above the trenches from which only one in two emerged unscathed.Index, bibliography, ill, maps, p.424.non-fictionThe first book in 90 years dedicated to the daring and courage of the airmen and mechanics of the Australian Flying Corps - a tale of a war fought thousands of feet above the trenches from which only one in two emerged unscathed.world war 1914-1918 - australian flying corps, world war 1914-1918 - aerial operations - australia -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Wild Dingo Press, The ANZACs : 100 years on in story and song : Australia and New Zealand in World War 1, 2014
... The ANZACs : 100 years on in story and song : Australia and ...This publication is a unique and highly readable contribution to the commemoration of the centenary of the Anzacs in World War 1. Ted Egan presents an historical documentation of the Anzacs and the ordinary men, women and children of the two young nations of Australia and New Zealand, forever affected by this tragic episode in world history. Set against the political background of the day, succinctly revealed, Egan brings a clarity and immediacy to this period by his interweaving of personal stories, deeply moving songs, a collection of public and personal photos and an historical narrative that speaks directly to the reader, engaging our hearts as well as our heads. It is a story of the loss of innocence of two young nations, for a generation and beyond. Amusing anecdotes and stories of great courage and ingenuity leaven, to some extent, the brutal truth behind the personal stories.Index, bibliography, ill, maps, sound disc, p.158.This publication is a unique and highly readable contribution to the commemoration of the centenary of the Anzacs in World War 1. Ted Egan presents an historical documentation of the Anzacs and the ordinary men, women and children of the two young nations of Australia and New Zealand, forever affected by this tragic episode in world history. Set against the political background of the day, succinctly revealed, Egan brings a clarity and immediacy to this period by his interweaving of personal stories, deeply moving songs, a collection of public and personal photos and an historical narrative that speaks directly to the reader, engaging our hearts as well as our heads. It is a story of the loss of innocence of two young nations, for a generation and beyond. Amusing anecdotes and stories of great courage and ingenuity leaven, to some extent, the brutal truth behind the personal stories.anzac - history, anzac - songs and music, anzac - stories -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Report: Creating opportunities in education and training: a report on credit transfer initiatives in the Northern region of Melbourne 1992
... Report: Creating opportunities in education and training: a ...Report of 156 pagesby the Committee to Facilitate Credit Transfer in the Northern Region, dated December 1992. -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Report: TAFE in Australia: report on needs in technical and further education, Volume 2: Appendixes April 1974
... Report: TAFE in Australia: report on needs in technical and ...Report of 252 pages to Australian Committee on Technical and Further Education (ACOTAFE).acotafe, reports -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Ben Evans, Out in the cold: Australia's involvement in the Korean war 1950-1953, 2010
... Out in the cold: Australia's involvement in the Korean war ...An illustrated history of the Australian involvement in the Korean conflict.Ill, maps, p.88.non-fictionAn illustrated history of the Australian involvement in the Korean conflict. korean war 1950-1953 - australian involvement, korean war - commonwealth forces -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Russell Morison, SUSTAINING THE FIGHT-ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY SERVICE CORPS (RAASC) OPERATIONS IN VIETNAM : Aussie Diggers Supporting the Combat Force in the Vietnam War, 2021
... (RAASC) OPERATIONS IN VIETNAM : Aussie Diggers Supporting the ...The story of Australian Army support operations during the Vietnam conflict.Ill, maps, p.240.non-fictionThe story of Australian Army support operations during the Vietnam conflict.royal australian army service corps, vietnam war - 1961-1975 - australian participation -
Stratford and District Historical Society
Book, Barraclough, Linda, Hotels in the former Avon Shire: A Work in Progress, 2011
... Hotels in the former Avon Shire: A Work in Progress ...Published book (processed, comb bound) "Hotels in the former Avon Shire: A Work in Progress". 47 pages, illus., A4, Edition May 2012. Includes hotels at Stratford, Nuntin, Delvine, Munro, Stockdale, Cobbanah, Dargo, Grant, Iguana Creek. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Five examples of Propaganda which was given out by US Military in Vietnam. All examples are in Vietnamese language. Some with Cartoon pictures
... Military in Vietnam. All examples are in Vietnamese language. Some ...propaganda, document -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Flag, Vietcong Flag captured at the Battle of Dong Ha in South Vietnam in 1968
... Vietcong Flag captured at the Battle of Dong Ha in South ...Top half of the flag is red, the bottom half is blue with a yellow, five pointed star in the centre. Dark brown, wooden frame and navy velour backing. Photo of Pte. R. Curry, CPL C N McEvoy and Pte. K R Matthews.Flag captured at the Battle of Dong Ha SVN 1968. flag donated by LAC. K R Matthews, Eng. Fitt, 35 Sqn Vietnam 1969-1970.battle of dong ha. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, IN REMEMBRANCE OF ANZAC FORCES IN VIETNAM
... IN REMEMBRANCE OF ANZAC FORCES IN VIETNAM ...A stylised Book open to a tenet "The Tide is Turning" it is surrounded by The Rolls of Honour Of Australian and New Zealand Forces Lost in VietnamPlaque reads Re-Presented to NVVM on transfer to Melbourne RSL from RAAF Dorcas St Sargeants Mess 25/4/94framed document, memorbilia -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (item) - CAC Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation Atar Reports To & From Engine Team in France, Reports and Letters From Engine Team in France; Reports and Letters To Engine Team in France
... Reports and Letters From Engine Team in France; Reports and ...Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Cyclops In The jungle: a one-eyed LRP in Vietnam (Copy 2)
... Cyclops In The jungle: a one-eyed LRP in Vietnam (Copy 2). ...vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives, american -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Doyle, David, M113 APC in Vietnam: In Action, 1971
... M113 APC in Vietnam: In Action. ...Dedicated to the sons, fathers, brothers, and husbands who left so much of themselves in Vietnam. A collection of coloured photographs with a description on each.Dedicated to the sons, fathers, brothers, and husbands who left so much of themselves in Vietnam. A collection of coloured photographs with a description on each.united states. army -- armored troops -- history -- vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- pictorial works, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- tank warfare -- pictorial works., m113 (armored personnel carrier) -- pictorial works. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, McKay, Gary, In Good Company: One Man's War in Vietnam (Copy 5)
... In Good Company: One Man's War in Vietnam (Copy 5) ...Lieutnenat Gary McKay was 'medevaced' from nui le on the 22nd Seotember 1971, severely wounded by machine-gun fire. Early the next month he was returned to Australia. In July 1972 he was awarded the Military Cross for service in South Vietnam.Lieutnenat Gary McKay was 'medevaced' from nui le on the 22nd Seotember 1971, severely wounded by machine-gun fire. Early the next month he was returned to Australia. In July 1972 he was awarded the Military Cross for service in South Vietnam.australia. army - officers - biography, vietnam war, 1961-1975- personal narratives, australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Goldstein, Gordon M, Lessons in Disaster: McGeorge Bundy and the path to war in Vietnam, 2008
... Lessons in Disaster: McGeorge Bundy and the path to war in ...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, Twelve in focus: 12th Field Regiment in South Vietnam
... Twelve in focus: 12th Field Regiment in South Vietnam ...australia. army. field regiment, 12th, vietnam war, 1961-1975- regimental histories - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Sabben, Dave, Mentions In Despatches: An Infantry Platoon in Viet Nam, Hune 1966 - June 1967
... Mentions In Despatches: An Infantry Platoon in Viet Nam ...We know about the politics that got us into and out of the war. We know about the big battles Long Tan, Coral, Balmoral, Binh Ba.. We know about the soial issues, conscription, drugs, moratotiums, the uneasy returns home... And we know about the legacy: the trauma. the PTSD. the divorces, the suicides.....We know about the politics that got us into and out of the war. We know about the big battles Long Tan, Coral, Balmoral, Binh Ba.. We know about the soial issues, conscription, drugs, moratotiums, the uneasy returns home... And we know about the legacy: the trauma. the PTSD. the divorces, the suicides.....nui dat, vietnam, 1 rar, 161 recce flight, 2 rar, aattv, binh ba, propaganda, battle of long tan -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Gurney, Gene Col. USAF (Ret.), Vietnam: The War In The Air - A Pictorial History of the U.S. Air Forces in the Vietnam War, Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marines
... Vietnam: The War In The Air - A Pictorial History of the ...Illustrated with nore than 300 full-colour and duotone photographs and maps, this history covers th entire Vietnam War from the first entrance of U.S. places to the prisoners of war.Illustrated with nore than 300 full-colour and duotone photographs and maps, this history covers th entire Vietnam War from the first entrance of U.S. places to the prisoners of war.u.s air force, u.s. army, marines, u.s. navy, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Gabriel, Richard A. and Savage, Paul L, Crisis in Command: Mismanagement in the Army
... Crisis in Command: Mismanagement in the Army. ...If you want to what went wrong with the U.S. Officer Corps n Vietnam - and how to correct it - you must read Gabriel and Savage's Crisis in Command. the answer are there in documented and stark realityIf you want to what went wrong with the U.S. Officer Corps n Vietnam - and how to correct it - you must read Gabriel and Savage's Crisis in Command. the answer are there in documented and stark reality united states - army - history, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Robson, David, JADE: Forward Air controllers (FACs) in support of the First Australian Task Force (1ATF) in Vietnam
... JADE: Forward Air controllers (FACs) in support of the ...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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Death in the Ricefields: thirty years of war in Indochina, 1979
... Death in the Ricefields: thirty years of war in Indochina. ...vietnam war (1961-1975), indochinese war, 1946-1954, indochinese war, 1946-1954 -- causes -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Murray, Robin, Vietnam: No. 1 in the Read-In Series, 1965
... Vietnam: No. 1 in the Read-In Series. ...What has happened in vietnam? What Can or should be done? Everyone has some sort of answer to the second question. Not so many can answer the first. This book provides the facts on which any informed answer must be based/What has happened in vietnam? What Can or should be done? Everyone has some sort of answer to the second question. Not so many can answer the first. This book provides the facts on which any informed answer must be based/vietnam history - 1945 - 1975, vietnam war (1961-1975), south east asia, saigon -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Through the wire: action with the SAS in Borneo and the Special Forces in Vietnam. (Copy 2)
... Through the wire: action with the SAS in Borneo and the ...australia. army. australian army training team, vietnam, special air service regiment (australian army), united states. army. special forces -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The RAAF in Vietnam: Australian air involvement in
... The RAAF in Vietnam: Australian air involvement in ...australia. royal australian air force - history - vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - aerial operations, australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Out in the cold: Australia's involvement in the Korean War
... Out in the cold: Australia's involvement in the Korean War ...korean war, 1950-1953 - australia