Here they come - A day tor remember is published by the Department of Veteran's Affairs (DVA) for students in Australian Primary Schoolschildren, anzac day

We all make decisions every day - they shape the lives we lead. In times of war, decision-making can take on a greter signifiance. australia. army - aboriginal troops, vietnam, world war one

David Halberstam has drawn this sharp picture of the war in Vietnamvietnam, saigon

The Vietnam War was one of the longest, bitterest and most complex wars of the twentieth century. It began in 1945 as a localized nationalist revolt against French colonial rule in Indochina. 1961-1975 - chronology, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - pictorial works

In "Grasshoppers and Elephants", Wilfred Burchett presents an authentic, highly intelligible account of that astonishing 55 day period in which the provincial capitals in South Vietnam fell with scarcely a battle being fought.vietnamese conflict , 1961-1975., guerilla warfare

In 1973 the most unpopular war in American history - the Vietnam War - ended, but U.S. involvement with that tragic country continues to this day, in large part because of the sericemen still missing in action (MIS's).vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - missing in action - united states - juvenile literature, mia - united states

non-fictionLong after the last spasm of the Vietnam War, the day tank no. 844 trundled through the Presidential gates in Saigon after a journey of over two throusand miles, the memories and experiences of this ferocious conflict continue to haunt a whole generation, East and West.vietnam, saigon

The Vietnam War Day by Day is a chronological approach to the conflict, allowing the reader to see at a glance the key operations on land, at sea, and in the air - such as Cedar Falls, Junction City, Rolling Thunder and the Tet Offensive.vietnam, tet offensive, cedar falls, junction city

And so we are introduced the New Zealand infantrymen who make up Three Platoon as they embark on the twentieth day of Operation Field Gold deep in the jungle of Vietnamvietnam, kiwis, new zealand, operation field gold, three platoon

The first tunnel rats: this is the thrilling, hilarious and inspiring true story of a ragtag band of Aussie Army Engineers who redefined the word heroes...and reinvented larrikin to. Amongst the first Australians to fight in Vietnam, they faced death every day defusing Viet Cong booby traps - then partied all night in a casino they'd built in secret. They led hundreds of American troops to safety, but fought the US military police to a standstill in the bars of South Vietnam. They built the Australian Task Force's base - then sabotaged a headquarters conference, booby trapped showers and blew up a generator rather than kowtow to newly arrived officers.3 field troop royal australian engineers, cpl bob bowtell, tunnel rats, royal australian engineers, 1rar battalion, booby traps, viet cong, australian task force

non-fictionOn a glorious sunny day in 1962, 807 young cadets were sworn in at West Point, America's top military academy. Inspired by John F. Kennedy's call to serve the nation, they dreamed of becoming heroes. Little could they imagine the long dark journey that lay ahead. united states. army, president j f kennedy, vietnam

The Vietnam War was one of the longest, bitterest and most complex wars of the twentieth century. It began in 1945 as a localized nationalist revolt against French colonial rule in Indochina. 1961-1975 - chronology, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - pictorial works

The Vietnam War was one of the longest, bitterest and most complex wars of the twentieth centruy. It began in 1945 as a localized nationalist revolt against French colonial rule in Indochina. vietnam war, 1961-1975 - chronology, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - pictorial works

Paperback book, colour front cover. Black and white Photograph inside. 161 pages A Vietnam Diary by D.J. Dennis161 reconnaissance flight

The year is 1968 - The Tet Offensive has begun. Conscript James "Ned" Kelly os one of six men who featured in this dramatic Vietnam story. "Ned" is almost half-way through his sentenced "Tour of Duty", and is part of the specialist aviation unit, the Australian Army's 161 Reconaissance Flight.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, tet offensive, 161 recce flight, james "ned" kelly

Afterburner belching flame as it screams past Hanoi going faster that the speed of sound.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - aerial operations, american, hanoi

Afterburners belching flame as it screams past Hanoi going faster that the speed of sound.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - aerial operations, american, hanoi

Profiles the history and development of artillery types from their introduction to the present day.artillery - history - 20th century, vietnam

Long after the last spasm of the Vietnam War, the day tank no. 844 trundled through the Presidential gates in Saigon after a journey of over two thousand miles, the memories and experiences of this ferocious conflict continue to haunt a whole generation, East and West.vietnam - description and travel, vietnam - pictorial works

A brillant account of the American's last 48 hours in the war torn country. If you've never felt sad or cried over the Vietnam war, you will when you read this book. 1961-1975 - personal narratives - british, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - united states, fall of saigon, american soldier

Coloured image taken from Ektochrome slide by 2786946 John McEwan. Group of Army Officers in a crowd of soldiers with Chaplain's CrossFrom my 'day book' Christmas Day 1970 - I quote. "About midnight, "chuck" Berry worn out, his second tour....caught me by surprise, standing in the door looking at me "I've had it" is all he said"ektachrome slide, 1st australian field hospital, photograph

Ektachrome slide image. Photograph of 7 soldiers unloading an army helicopter (a stretcher)I was a chopper crewman in vietnam 1971. I remeber bringing in a gadly bloodstained chopper for a multi-casualty ARVN minefield and you cleaned it up for me. that has stuck with me as I'd had enough that day. Thanks again.1st australian field hospital, arvn

Twenty-three by three page copies printed of "the meaning Of Remembrance Day" Why wear a Poppy? Origin of the Last Postremembrance day, last post, manilla envelope

1: card with choir boys on front. blue background featuring church window. Christmas Vietnam 1964. Inside card is menu of Christmas Day Lunch 2: Card with butterflies and flowers Ming Le Giang Sinh on front. Inside pop out garden flowerscards, christmas

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

Authentic, down to the last insect bite...This is the way it really was.united states. army. special forces group, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american

Green coloured folder containing an account of some of the experiences of 9 Platoon, Charlie co. of the 3rd Royal Australian RegimentIt was Sunday 4th October 1987, on the grounds of the Domain in Sydney, the day after the "welcome Home" parade. Garry Heffernan thought it would be a good idea to collect the contact details of the Platoon members who were present, and then, try and find those who were missing.3 rar, royal australian regiment, 3rd battalion, 9 platoon, welcome home parade 1987

The complete story of the Australian fighting man, of the reputation earned at Anzac Cove, Tobruk, and in New Guinea, is told here in the first attempt to trace Australia's military tradition from its inauspicious beginnings to the present day. australia - armed forces - history, australia - history, military, australia. wars, 1885-1972

The year is 1968 - The Tet Offensive has begun. Conscript James "Ned" Kelly os one of six men who featured in this dramatic Vietnam story. "Ned" is almost half-way through his sentenced "Tour of Duty", and is part of the specialist aviation unit, the Australian Army's 161 Reconaissance Flight.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, tet offensive, 161 recce flight, james "ned" kelly