Index, ill, p.833.non-fictionThis national bestseller by Colonel David H. Hackworth presents a vivid and powerful portrait of a life of patriotism.From age fifteen to forty, David Hackworth devoted himself to the US Army and fast became a living legend. In 1971, however, he appeared on television to decry the doomed war effort in Vietnam. With About Face, he has written what many Vietnam veterans have called the most important book of their generation.From Korea to Berlin, from the Cuban missile crisis to Vietnam, Hackworth's story is that of an exemplary patriot, played out against the backdrop of the changing fortunes of America and the American military. It is also a stunning indictment of the Pentagon's fundamental misunderstanding of the Vietnam conflict and of the bureaucracy of self-interest that fueled the war. soldiers - united states - biography, united states - army - personal recollections

Index, bib, ill, p.241.non-fictionIn 1968, in the western jungle of Vietnam near Laos, a Special Forces Company, under the command of an Australian Army Captain, supported by a Marine artillery detachment, occupied an old French fort, on a hill known as Ngok Tavak. The circumstances of the battle that ensued, and the subsequent retreat from Ngok Tavak, left in their wake issues that cried out for resolution for decades after the event. A number of American bodies were left where they had fallen during the battle, and another American, the nephew of Katharine Hepburn, went missing. After speaking extensively to the battle survivors and loved ones of the American warriors, and searching through accounts from official reports that included Vietnamese documents, eyewitness statements and war diaries, Bruce Davies has pieced together the evidence that will bring resolution to the questions that still haunt many of those connected to the battle. A story that needed to be told for the veterans who survived and for those who did not, for their families and for the sake of history. Lieutenant Colonel Brian Cooper (Retd), Australian Infantry, South Vietnam 1971-72vietnam - history 1945-1975, vietnam - special forces

Framed Collage of C Company 3 RAR raised autographed Australian flag on Hill 323 in the Long Hai Hills during Operation Pinaroo in March 68. A request was received from an American Warship off the Coast to fire upon a newly raised "VC Flag". No clearance was givenc coy 3 rar, operation pinaroo, long hai hills, hill 323

Framed coloured photograph of an American F-4-Phantom Plane in orange matt. Photograph is of plane flying against a sunset background.Best Wishes 12 TRSphotograph, planes, f4b phantom

Silver coloured light weight Medal attached to a red, white and blue ribbon designed to be worn around the neck. Front : Vietnam, helicopter; " I served my country" Veteran Back "Thank You" Frank Bianco, Rochester, Mich.A Generation offered their lives to America - in Vietnammedal

Round black velvet disc with caricature-style image of a soldier in US Army battle dress with a rifle over his left shoulder painted on it . Flags of America, Vietnam and Korea are in the background. He is holding a road sign. "Toby" on his right pocket.On helmet: FAID-V ( written in pen) . On road sign: HQ69th Sig B.N. VIETNAM printed in white on top of disc.plaque, america, craft, art, souvenir, us soldier

Black and white framed photgraph of Alan Reed being awarded the US Distinguished Flying Cross by Brig Gen Walty Commander TARC and Air Attache Air Audio, CDR WilliamsonCertificate stating United States Of Americaflying cross, alan reed, photograph, united states of america

Red nylon flag featuring yellow and white eagle, standing on a gray round map of the world featuring North and South America in yellow. Large banner on bottom of flag saying "United States Marine Corps" Also around the world globe is an anchor and rope also in yellowUnited States Marine Corpsflag, united states - marine corps

A black and whie photograph of Lorrae Desmond playing a tamorine and singing for sick and woulded American G.I's at the 135th Evac Hospital Bien Hoa. (note that text is missing at the bottom of the photograph)photograph, bien hoa, lorrae desmond, gibbons collection catalogue, entertainer, 135th evac hospital, bien hoa

A black and white photograph of - On the edge of the 'Iron Triangle' in War Zone D North West of Bien Hoa, South Vietnam, a 1 RAR digger hit by a VietCong Sniper is treated by Battalion Dr Maj Mike Naughton prior to being Casevaced by an American Dustoff helicopter. (1966)photograph, 1 rar, hue, iron triangle, bien hoa, maj mike naughton, gibbons collection catalogue, viet cong, wounded serviceman

A black and white photograph of Cape St Jacques 'Back Beach'. Medics from 1st Australian Field Hospital enjoying a few hours off duty sailing and surfing. The baech was fenced into areas for Australians, Americans and Vietnamese. The diggers were safeguarded by the 1ALSG Surf Clubphotograph, 1st australian field hospital, cape st jaques back beach, 1 alsg, gibbons collection catalogue, digger

A black and white photograph of Cpl Alex (Chuck) Berry, while the Anaeshetists looks on, in the operating theatre at 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, inserts a needle into the arm of a badly burned American helicopter pilot as he is prepared for surgeryphotograph, cpl alex (chuck) berry, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, gibbons collection catalogue, american soldier

Gold coloured Medal with American Eagle standing over three arrows, and wings outstretched. Green and white stripe ribbon attached with pin on reverse : two bars in green with white stripes All enclosed in blue vinyl/leather hard case On reverse of Medal "Awarded for Military Merit"Box navy with gold embossed design left hand side and United States of America in goldmedal

Gold coloured Medal with Eagle standing on a feathyer with wings at it's side Attached to a red ribbon with white, blue and yellow stripes. Bar ribbon in same colours x two. One in material and the other in metal. Enclosed in blue case Reverse of Medal Shield and laurel leavesBlue hard case "United States of Americamedal, united states of america

Brown lether pistol holster which attaches to a belt. (no pistol). Silver coloured press studs x 2Pacemaker Pat 3.126.136 BPM-9 Press studs Bucheimer Made Since 1884gun holster, united states of america

Ornate belt Buckle in heavy Metal depicting American Flag: Eagle in Flight. Soldier holding rifle in jungle setting Banner at top with Vietnam Veteran in red "And Proud of It" in center.Made in USA. Copyright 1988belt buckle, united states of america, vietnam veterans