There was light at the end of the tunnel. The war in Vietnam was now winnable. The suddenly American TV screens exploded with violent fighting in the streets of Saigon, sabotage at the US Embassy, and raids on over one hundred US installations. The Tet Offensive of 1968 had started, a bold series of surprise attacks that cost both sides dearly. The Communists lost 40,000 lives and failed to spark a popular revolution; the Johnson Administration began to lose credibility with the American people. The beginning of the end of the war had begun.tet offensive (1968), saigon, fall of saigon, president johnson, communists

It became a tradition for infantry battlaions to write the history of their Tour of Duty in Vietnam. For most this was acheived soon after their return to Australia. (RAR was an exception.9th battalion, royal australian regiment, vietnam

Item relates to Geoff Murray Vietnam with 3 CAV Sqd 1967-8. Geoff souvenired the items.Colour patch of US 101st Airborne Division. Also includes a card with the division's logo and text dating it to Vietnam 1968. Items are set on red fabric in a silver frame.souvenirs, colourpatches, u.s

Photograph of CWO Riley, US Army. 5BLT Geoff Dalgliesh, US Army; Captain Hugh Durham, US Army; 135th AHC Emu's; Mekong Delta, South Vietnam 1968.ran 135th, ahc emus

An original painting titled "Check Charge". Harry Riemersma, John Ward, Col McMannim and Len Curd in vietnam 1968 TET offensive, Bien Hoa Province. Fire Support Base Harrisonpainting, soldiers, tet offensive (1968), bien hoa, vietnam lest we forget

Cigarette lighters with personalised engraving were extremely popular with servicemen in Vietnam and carry a range of messages.Silver zippo lighter re Service In Vietnam. Personalized with engraving.Front of lighter - Danang Vietnam 1968 - Air Borne, back of lighter "If you think sex is exciting try incoming"zippo lighter, airborne, sempel, cigarette lighter

A dark green boat that has American flag at the front and painted Vietnam flag on rooftop. The boat also has one soldier in cockpitat the front and a soldier control machine gun at the back.US NAVY PBR MKII MEKOND DELTA VIETNAM 1968 DEFIANCE CLASS COASTAL VESSEL Used by the "Brown Water Navy"model boat

Photo in the collection of Geoff Murray, Vietnam. Refer Cat No 638P for his service history.Photograph, framed. Howitzer lifted by Chinook helicopter. White framed glass front cardboard backing. Two coloured photos taken n Vietnam. 1968 Both photos described on note at bottom. Mounted on green background. vietnam, coral, balmoral, fsb

This item commemorates the service of 8th Field Ambulance in Vietnam, 1967-8.A shield-shaped wooden plaque with enamel emblem of 8th Field Ambulance: the Australian flag to the left and the South Vietnamese flag to the right. The Australian flag is blue and white and the South Vietnamese flag is yellow with three (3) red stripes. Centre top of the enamel cute out is a yellow banner with the words '67 Vietnam 68' below this in the centre is the number eight (8). Under this are the words '8th Field Ambulance'. vietnam 1967 - 1968, plaque, 8th field ambulance, shield, vietnam war

Vietnam May 1968/ The port lookout at his position as MHAS Hobart is closed up for action stationsAWM M0167/5photograph, hmas hobart

The 1st Armoured Regiment was raised on 7 July 1949, as part of the new Australian Regular Army. It served in Vietnam 1968-1971.Set of hat badge, two lapel badges and metal shoulder title of 1st Armoured Regiment displayed on fabric covered boardarmour, badge, vietnam

Worn by National Serviceman, Corporal K J Baker, Medical Corps, 8th Field Ambulance and 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vietnam, 1968Five round gold buttons featuring a snake wrapped around a staff with a crown at the top and laurel around the edges. And two curved silver epaulette badges with the word Australia.insignia, badges, epaulette, medical, ken baker, baker, 1967-8, geelong vietnam veterans sub-branch, 8th field hospital, button

Used in Vietnam 1968-9, by Special Reconnaissance Regiment (SRR) Brian Leonard Start, a National Serviceman in 17th Construction Squadron, Royal Australian Engineers.Silver flip-top cigarette lighter. Has been personalised with the RAE emblem in gold on the front and engraving of serviceman's name, number and year on the back. Stored in original box.Front: R.A.E. VIETNAM, Back: 3791450/SRR START/'68-69r.a.e., bl start, "68-69, special reconnaissance regiment, 3791450, engineers, zippo, vietnam, cigarette lighter

Heavily pitted American helmet collected by Craftsman F W Penfold during his service in Royal Corps of Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Vietnam 1968.Olive green coloured metal helmet.helmet, us army, vietnam, uniform, penfold, raeme, 1968

Documentation relating to Sqn Ldr Alan R. Reeds military service in vietnam 1968-69. Includes a ten page printed personal account in a letter to lac S.J. Eather, RAAF Amberley. Two copies of his DDFC Award (USA) and citation and his bio - Air Vice Marshall Alan Reed, AOdocuments, alan reed

Gold frame, blue matt board. with two replica medals, one hat badge, one infantry combat badge and one US Armt Meritorious Unit Commendation badge. the document outlining operational service during 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (1 RAR) in vietnam 1965 - 66 and Vietnam 1968 - 69.1 rar, document, 1st battalion

The 1968 Tet Offensive has been called the turning point of the Vietnam War tet offensive, 1968, vietnam war

The 1968 Tet Offensive has been called the turning point of the Vietnam War. tet offensive, 1968, vietnam war

During the Tet Offensive in Vietnan in February 1968 and Australian infamtry company assaulted a North Vietnamese bunker complex. In the longest sustained attack fought by Australians during the Vietnam War the soldiers were forward again and again over three days. Yet the battle passed without any notice in Australia at the time, and the men who fought it were further insulted by higher command's apparent failure to acknowlede what they had done.tet offensive, 1968, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- participation, australian, soldiers -- australia -- history, north vietnamese bunker

What path led Americans to Vietnam? Why and how did the United States become involved in this conflict. tet offensive, 1968, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - military intelligence, united states

Framed black and white photograph of HMAS Sydney at sea. HMAS Sydney (A214) known as the Vung Tau Ferry enroute to Vietnam in 1968.photograph, hmas sydney, vung tau ferry, ran

Silver zippo lighter. 1968 Vietnam coin on one side, signals badge on oppositeVulcan PO BOX 32525. F. CALIF JAPANsignals, zippo lighter, vietnam

An original painting called "We Are Stardust" features John Ward, Harry Riemersma, Len Curd and John Godfrey in Vietnam 1968. the original photograph of the aforementioned was taken the month and year of my birth (the artist). A snapshot of the world as it was when I was new to it. the dog tags depict some of the boys whose remains never came home to the embrace of family, and who were repatriated between 2007 - 2009.painting, vietnam lest we forget, vietnam

Used by 3789179 Pte Frank FRIGERIO, 7 RAR, South Vietnam, 1967 - 1968..1) - .3) Set of 3 black nylon tubes divided into 3 cells for a flat appearance. Air nozzle & bung at one end. equipment, mattress, section inner

Used by 3789179 Pte Frank FRIGERIO, 7 RAR, South Vietnam, 1967 - 1968.Australian pattern hutchie. Green nylon. Eyelets on 4 corners. Nylon tabs mounted around sides. Press studs along ends.equipment, hutchie, tent,

Used by 3789179 Pte Frank FRIGERIO, 7 RAR, South Vietnam, 1967 - 1968.Australian Army pattern mattress outer. Green nylon. Divided into 3 sleeves that are held shut by the aid of press studs.equipment, mattress, outer

Used by 3789179 Pte Frank FRIGERIO, 7 RAR, South Vietnam, 1967 - 1968.Australian Army pattern hutchie. Green nylon, eyelets on 4 corners. Nylon tabs with bits of string tied on are mounted around all sides. Press studs along ends.equipment, hutchie, tent