This book is about conflict: not only conflict between armies, but also the conflict of loyalties facing those whose job it is to tell the world about it: between reporting the truth as they see it and repeating the official briefing, designed to maintain morale and security; between giving the readers at home what they want to read and telling them what they ought to know. It is told trough some extraordinary characters - by turns brace, bizarre, callous, compassionate or all of those at one - the Warco mob.war correspondents - australia, journalism, military - australia, vietnam

The history of the Royal Australian Navy Helicopter Flight in Vietnam from 1967-1971 australia. royal australian navy - history, military helicopters - australia, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975

Shortly after dawn on April 30, 1975, the last US Marines were helicoptered from the roof of the American Embassy in downtown Saigon.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, fall of saigon

The author joined the Australian Regular Army in 1966. After initial ten weeks recruit training at Kapooka, went to Infantry centre, Bardia Barracks at Ingleburn to complete ten weeks of Corps Trainingvietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - poetry

When the Australian Army is deployed to an area of Conflict they are said to be on 'Active Service'. For the ones left behind their service is not called "Active". this book was written to show that our 'Inactive Services' is definitely not Non-Production. It takes Fourteen Soldiers 'Left Behind' to keep One Soldier in the field.australia - armed forces - military life - biography, soldiers - australia - biography

They came together to form one of the most potent fighting forces the world had ever seen: Red teams, heavily armed Huey helicopters and the deadly AH-1 Cobras. 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - united states, huey helicopter, ah-1 cobra

They came together to form one of the most potent fighting forces the world had ever seen: Red teams, heavily armed Huey helicopters and the deadly AH-1 Cobras. 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - united states, huey helicopter, ah-1 cobras

Whether Vietnam or hometown America, the battles for Ken Sylvia are but a klick away. PTSD is a 2 a.m. occurrence.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - poetry

In the Sanctity of the Snake Pit discloses the tribulations of the Vietnam helicoper war, and provides deeply moving insight into the lives of those crewme who routinely flew combat assault missions.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - aerial operations, american, vietnam war - military helicopters - history

A former Army Captain and dedicated Vietnam combat veteran, Steve Mason is an unique American poet.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - poetry

Sorry 'Bout That is a hilarious book that captures the lighter side of the war in Vietnam, just as its title, a constant refrain of this war, captures the half-joking, half-serious, but always determined mood of its fighters.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - cartoons, caricatures etc., vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975- - aneaudio, cdotes

One percent Motorcycle Clubs are contentious organisations that have challenged the rules of mainstream society since they were first formed in America during the late 1940s. Their image has been well-defined in popular culture - so much so that the sound of massed Harley Davidsons continues to send a wave of panic through the community.vietnam veterans' motorcycle club, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - veterans - australia

One percent Motorcycle Clubs are contentious organisations that have challenged the rules of mainstream society since they were first formed in America during the late 1940s. Their image has been well-defined in popular culture - so much so that the sound of massed Harley Davidsons continues to send a wave of panic through the community. vietnam veterans' motorcycle club, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - veterans - australia

American foot soldiers of Vietnam called themselves "line doggies" and Charlie Gadd was proud to be one of them.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american

It was 'the different war,' the one America couldn't agree on - and can't forget. Here is the first 'emotional history' of the Vietnam war, told by the generation that was asked to fight. In over 500 stunningly candid interviews, we hear from those who went and those who stayed at home. They are soldiers and protesters, officers and privates, black and white, guitly and proud. 1961-1975 - united states, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - psychological aspects

For the first time the full story of an Australian armed force in South Vietnam is marshalled into a single volume.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - aerial operations, australian, australia. royal australian air force

Mostly Sailors deals with the life of sailors on board various ships in the Royal Australian Navy and how a boring and monotonous day can turn quickly into life threatening situations.australia. royal australian navy - history - vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - naval operations, australian

Although the Vietnam War officially ended in 1975, it continues to go on for thousands of veterans and their families. post-traumatic stress disorder - case studies, veterans - mental health - united states - case studies, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - psychological aspects

This is the graphic and untold story of the pilots and crews of Australia's fleet of Iroquois helicopters during the Vietnam War - their triumphs and losses, and the legacy of the experience that many still carry today.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, australian, military helicopters -- vietnam, royal australian air force

Not Going To Vietnam begins in 1968, telling the story of the boy dho didn't go to war, before taking the road with the Australians who did - both in 1942 in Singapore, Malaya and up the Thailand-Burma Railway, and later Vietnam.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - conscientious objector, 1939-1945 - participation. australia

This in an account of one man's remarkable experience in Vietnam which can be compared in intensity with the war writings of Robert Graves. united states army, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - personal narratives - american

This in an account of one man's remarkable experience in Vietnam which can be compared in intensity with the war writings of Robert Graves.united states army, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - personal narratives - american

non-fictionTim Bowden's One Crowded Hour is the best selling biography of one of the world's greatest cinecameramen and an extraordinary Australian. For over twenty years journalist Neil Davis covered the conflicts in South East Asia. Always at the battle front, he brought enduring images of the full horror of modern war. Ironically, in September 1985, having survived so much war, Neil Davis was killed filming an attempted coup in the streets of Bangkok.journalists - australia - biography, davis, neil , 1934-1985

Tim Bowden's One Crowded Hour is the best selling biography of one of the world's greatest cinecameramen and an extraordinary Australian. For over twenty years journalist Neil Davis covered the conflicts in South East Asia. Always at the battle front, he brought enduring images of the full horror of modern war. Ironically, in September 1985, having survived so much war, Neil Davis was killed filming an attempted coup in the streets of Bangkok. journalists - australia - biography, davis, neil , 1934-1985

For many it seemed that Vietnam had forever been a battlefield and yet, in April 1975, a strange peace fell over the country. vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975

The Roman Catholic Church in Vietnam has a reputation for traditionaloism in regilious matters and right-wing politics. This book describes the historical factors which produced that situation and also shows a less familiar side of the picture.catholic church - vietnam, vietnamese

An authentic and courageous account of his experience. Such honesty challenges the reviewer to make a personal response...vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, soldiers - australia - biography