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Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branch
Newspaper - Newspaper clippings, [The Sun News-Pictorial], [24 December 1942]
... United States Troops... the troops were / attended by A.I.F. nurses." United States Troops ...Caption: "U.S. TROOPS wounded in the New Guinea campaign on a hospital train / somewhere in Australia. On the train journey the troops were / attended by A.I.F. nurses."Newspaper clipping of partial headings, photograph and captionunited states troops, new guinea, aif, wwii, world war ii, world war two -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branch
Newspaper - Newspaper clipping, [The Argus], CELEBRATION OF AANS BIRTHDAY, [Friday 2 July 1943]
... United States Nursing Corps.... Sagner United States Nursing Corps. Katie Best Sybil Irving Clare ...[Friday 2 July 1943, The Argus, page 6] article about the celebration of the 41st birthday of the Australia Army Nursing Service including special guests.Single column of print, titled 'Celebration of AANS birthday', text only'WWII'annie moriah sage, j laidlaw, m lang, blanche sagner, united states nursing corps., katie best, sybil irving, clare stevenson, grace wilson, m barter, lydia shaw -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Simmons, Edwin H, Marines: the Vietnam War, 1987
... 1961-1975 -- United States - Marines...1961-1975 -- United States - Marines Battle of Khe Sanh Con ...The Marines were the first combat troops into Vietnam and the last to leave. They bore an even greater proportion of the fighting in Vietnam that in any previous American War.The Marines were the first combat troops into Vietnam and the last to leave. They bore an even greater proportion of the fighting in Vietnam that in any previous American War.1961-1975 -- united states - marines, battle of khe sanh, con thien -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Shultz, Richard H. Jr, The Secret War Against Hanoi: The Untold Story of Spies, Saboteurs, and Covert Warriors in North Vientnam, 1999
... 1961-1975 - Military intelligence - United States... - United States Subversive activities - Vietnam (Democratic ...The explosive inside account that blows the lid of America's top-secret paramilitary and espionage war against North Vietnam.The explosive inside account that blows the lid of America's top-secret paramilitary and espionage war against North Vietnam.vietnamese conflict , 1961-1975 - military intelligence - united states, subversive activities - vietnam (democratic republic), president j f kennedy, north vietnam, 1961-1975 - cia, ho chi minh trail -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Short, Anthony, The Origins of the Vietnam War. (Copy 1), 1989
... United States - Foreign relations - Vietnam...Vietnamese conflict 1961-1975 - Origins United States ...In recent years intense study of the Vietnam War, mainly in the United States, has tended to concentrate on the nature and causes of the American defeat.In recent years intense study of the Vietnam War, mainly in the United States, has tended to concentrate on the nature and causes of the American defeat.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - origins, united states - foreign relations - vietnam, ho chi minh -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Short, Anthony, The Origins of the Vietnam War. (Copy 2), 1989
... United States - Foreign relations - Vietnam...Vietnamese conflict 1961-1975 - Origins United States ...In recent years intense study of the Vietnam War, mainly in the United States, has tended to concentrate on the nature and causes of the American defeat.In recent years intense study of the Vietnam War, mainly in the United States, has tended to concentrate on the nature and causes of the American defeat.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - origins, united states - foreign relations - vietnam, ho chi minh -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Sheehan, Neil, A Bright Shining Llie: John Paul Vann and America In Vietnam (softcover) (Copy 2)
... United States. Army - Officers - Biography...United States. Army - Officers - Biography John Paul Vann ...Probably he book on the Vietnam War - A sophisiticated, humane book by a reporter who witnessed the war on all levels.Probably he book on the Vietnam War - A sophisiticated, humane book by a reporter who witnessed the war on all levels.united states. army - officers - biography, john paul vann -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Sheehan, Neil, A bright Shining Lie: John Paul Vann and America in Vietnam(hardcover) (Copy 1)
... United States. Army - Officers - Biography...United States. Army - Officers - Biography John Paul Vann ...Superb. Ifyou ever read just one history of the Vietnam war, read and admire and celebrate this one.Superb. Ifyou ever read just one history of the Vietnam war, read and admire and celebrate this one.united states. army - officers - biography, john paul vann -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Wirtz, James J, The Tet Offensive: Intelligence Failure In War (Copy 1)
... United States... intelligence United States What path led Americans to Vietnam? Why ...What path led Americans to Vietnam? Why and how did the United States become involved in this conflict.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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Aronoff, Roger, Indochina in the Year of the Horse - 1966 (Copy 2)
... Vietnam War (1961-1975) - United States...Vietnam War (1961-1975) - United States Vietnam War - 1961 ...This book is dedicated to Dr. Peter Rollins (1942-2015), a Marine officer in Viet Nam.This book is dedicated to Dr. Peter Rollins (1942-2015), a Marine officer in Viet Nam.vietnam war (1961-1975) - united states, vietnam war - 1961-1965 - campaigns, history -- asia -- southeast asia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Aronoff, Roger, Indochina in the Year of the Horse - 1966 (Copy 3)
... Vietnam War (1961-1975) - United States...Vietnam War (1961-1975) - United States Vietnam War - 1961 ...This book is dedicated to Dr. Peter Rollins (1942-2015), a Marine officer in Viet Nam.This book is dedicated to Dr. Peter Rollins (1942-2015), a Marine officer in Viet Nam.vietnam war (1961-1975) - united states, vietnam war - 1961-1965 - campaigns, history -- asia -- southeast asia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Various authors, Indochina in the Year of the Goat - 1967 (Copy 3)
... Vietnam War (1961-1975) - United States...) - United States Vietnam War (1961-1975) - Australia ...As the Communists in the North were gearing up for the Tet Offensive in the year to follow, the American military command was beginning to implement its evolving "pacification" program, while trying to make its search and destroy tactics more effective.As the Communists in the North were gearing up for the Tet Offensive in the year to follow, the American military command was beginning to implement its evolving "pacification" program, while trying to make its search and destroy tactics more effective.vietnam war - 1961-1965 - campaigns, vietnam war (1961-1975) - united states, vietnam war (1961-1975) - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Scheer, Robert, Ramparts Vietnam Primer: "I quit!"
... 1961-1975 - United States...1961-1975 - United States Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Public ...The virgin issue in our Vietnam policy is the moral one. The Lilliputian measures of public dissent have been counched in supremely practical terms.The virgin issue in our Vietnam policy is the moral one. The Lilliputian measures of public dissent have been counched in supremely practical terms. 1961-1975 - united states, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - public opinion -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Fortunate Son: The Healing of a Vietnam Vet: An Autobiography By Lewis B Puller, Jr
... United States - Marine Corps...Military - Vietnam War Lewis B. Puller United States ...Fortunate Son, like its protagonist, is frank, tough, and completely honest. On the surface, it is the story of a man's emergence from the shadow of a famous father, only to be challenged by war, crippling injury and alcoholism. but underneath, fortunate Son is an absorbing, inspiring, and very personal tale of how grit, courage, and the love of a good woman combined to overcome repeated adversity. This is compelling reading for anyone who wants to understand how deeply the Vietnam War affected its veterans on an individual, personal level.Fortunate Son, like its protagonist, is frank, tough, and completely honest. On the surface, it is the story of a man's emergence from the shadow of a famous father, only to be challenged by war, crippling injury and alcoholism. but underneath, fortunate Son is an absorbing, inspiring, and very personal tale of how grit, courage, and the love of a good woman combined to overcome repeated adversity. This is compelling reading for anyone who wants to understand how deeply the Vietnam War affected its veterans on an individual, personal level.military - vietnam war, lewis b. puller, united states - marine corps, president ford -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Pyle, Richard and Faas, Horst, Lost Over Laos: A True Story of Tragedy, Mystery and Friendship, 2003
... MIA - United States... Burrows Henri Huet Kent Potter Keisaburro Shimamoto MIA - United ...A poignant story of four combat photographers who died in Indochina - and the two journalists who kept their memory alive.A poignant story of four combat photographers who died in Indochina - and the two journalists who kept their memory alive.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- press coverage, war photographers -- death., saigon, ho chi minh trail, operation lam son 719, larry burrows, henri huet, kent potter, keisaburro shimamoto, mia - united states, indochina, richard pyle, horst faas -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Snepp, Frank, Decent interval: The American Debacle in Vietnam and The Fall of Saigon
... United States. Central Intelligence Agency...United States. Central Intelligence Agency Vietnam War 1961 ...This is the book that provoked the U.S. government to bring against the author an unprecendented lawsuit which put the basic principles of American democracy in jeopardy.This is the book that provoked the U.S. government to bring against the author an unprecendented lawsuit which put the basic principles of American democracy in jeopardy.united states. central intelligence agency, vietnam war, 1961-1975, fall of saigon -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Savage, David, Through the wire: action with the SAS in Borneo and the Special Forces in Vietnam. (Copy 2)
... United States. Army. Special Forces... Special Air Service Regiment (Australian Army) United States. Army ...The United States Special Forces, the Green Berets were often regarded as the elite of the American forces and their mobile strike force, the "Mike Force' , was considered the elite of these.The United States Special Forces, the Green Berets were often regarded as the elite of the American forces and their mobile strike force, the "Mike Force' , was considered the elite of these.australia. army. australian army training team, vietnam, special air service regiment (australian army), united states. army. special forces, green berets, mike force, the montagnards -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Savage, David, Through the Wire: Action with the SAS in Borneo and the Special Forces in Vietnam. (Copy 1)
... United States. Army. Special Forces... Special Air Service Regiment (Australian Army) United States. Army ...The United States Special Forces, the Green Berets were often regarded as the elite of the American forces and their mobile strike force, the "Mike Force' , was considered the elite of these.The United States Special Forces, the Green Berets were often regarded as the elite of the American forces and their mobile strike force, the "Mike Force' , was considered the elite of these.australia. army. australian army training team, vietnam, special air service regiment (australian army), united states. army. special forces, green berets, sas, mike force, the montagnards, david savage -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Snepp, Frank, Decent Interval: The American Debacle in Vietnam and the Fall of Saigon (Copy 2)
... United States. Central Intelligence Agency...United States. Central Intelligence Agency Vietnam War 1961 ...This is the book that provoked the U.S. government to bring against the author an unprecendented lawsuit which put the basic principles of American democracy in jeopardy.This is the book that provoked the U.S. government to bring against the author an unprecendented lawsuit which put the basic principles of American democracy in jeopardy.united states. central intelligence agency, vietnam war, 1961-1975, fall of saigon, cia, saigon -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Rotundo, John L. and Ericson, Don, Charlie Rangers
... United States - Army - History...United States - Army - History Vietnam War Personal ...They were the biggest Ranger company in Vietnam and the best. Charlie Company, 75th Infantry, provided the six-man hunter-killer teams that specialized in ambushing the enemy, outfighting jungle guerrillas using their own tactics.They were the biggest Ranger company in Vietnam and the best. Charlie Company, 75th Infantry, provided the six-man hunter-killer teams that specialized in ambushing the enemy, outfighting jungle guerrillas using their own tactics.united states - army - history, vietnam war, personal narratives - american, charlei company, 75th infantry, nva -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, West, Bing, The Village: Fifteen Walked In, Eight Walked Out
... United States. Marine Corps - Biography... Combined Action Platoons (CAPs) Viet Cong United States. Marine ...For two years in Vietnam,one marine squad fought to save the village.For two years in Vietnam,one marine squad fought to save the village.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american, combined action platoons (caps), viet cong, united states. marine corps - biography -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Summers, Harry G. Jr, On Strategy: A Critical Analysis of the Vietnam War, 1982
... 1961-1975 -- United States...Vietnamese Conflict 1961-1975 -- United States Strategy One ...One of the most frustrating aspects of the Vietnam War from the Army's poit of view is that as far as logistics and tactics were concerned we succeeded in everything we set out to do.One of the most frustrating aspects of the Vietnam War from the Army's poit of view is that as far as logistics and tactics were concerned we succeeded in everything we set out to do.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -- united states, strategy -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Sorley, Lewis, Westmoreland: The General Who Lost Vietnam, 2011
... Generals - United States - Biography...Generals - United States - Biography General Westmoreland ...A terrific book, and brisk...and a must read for anyone who tries to understand the Vietnam War.A terrific book, and brisk...and a must read for anyone who tries to understand the Vietnam War.generals - united states - biography, general westmoreland, u.s. foreign policy -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Higgins, Hugh, Dasher Wheatley and Australia in Vietnam (Copy 1)
... 1961-1975 - United States...Vietnam War 1961-1975 - United States Vietnam - History ...For this second edition the story has been extended to 1980. Three new chapters have been added describing the end of the war, including the decline of American involvement in the conflict and the Great Spring Offensive of 1975; the reunification of North and South and the beginning of reconstruction after the devastation; and the Socialist Republic's worsening relations with Kampuchea and China, which resulted in new wars.For this second edition the story has been extended to 1980. Three new chapters have been added describing the end of the war, including the decline of American involvement in the conflict and the Great Spring Offensive of 1975; the reunification of North and South and the beginning of reconstruction after the devastation; and the Socialist Republic's worsening relations with Kampuchea and China, which resulted in new wars.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - united states, vietnam - history - 1945-1975, great spring offensive, dasher wheatley, deaths in vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Young, Marilyn B., Fitzgerald, John J. and Grunfeld, A.Tom, The Vietnam War: A History In Documents, 2002
... United States...Vietnamese Conflict United States President Lyndon Johnson ...Even today, so long after peace has been established, memories of the Vietnam War continue to haunt many Americans and Vietnamese.Even today, so long after peace has been established, memories of the Vietnam War continue to haunt many Americans and Vietnamese.vietnamese conflict, united states, president lyndon johnson, president nixon, ho chi minh, reverend martin luther king jr., selling patriotism, americans, vietnamese -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Zaffiri, Samuel, Hamburger Hill, May 11-20, 1969 (Copy 1)
... United States Senate...Ap Bia (Mountain) Vietnam United States Senate NVA A Shau ...The battle for Ap Bia Mountain, (Hill 937) Vietnam, 1969, became famous both for the dramatic and fierce battles involved and for the ensuing controversy in the media and on the floor of the United States Senate.The battle for Ap Bia Mountain, (Hill 937) Vietnam, 1969, became famous both for the dramatic and fierce battles involved and for the ensuing controversy in the media and on the floor of the United States Senate.ap bia (mountain) vietnam, united states senate, nva, a shau valley, hue, ho chi minh trail, 3d brigade, 101st airborne, 3d arvn regiment, 9th marine regiment, operation apache snow -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Zaffiri, Samuel, Hamburger Hill, May 11-20, 1969 (Copy 2)
... United States Senate...Ap Bia (Mountain) Vietnam United States Senate NVA Hue Tet ...The battle for Ap Bia Mountain, (Hill 937) Vietnam, 1969, became famous both for the dramatic and fierce battles involved and for the ensuing controversy in the media and on the floor of the United States Senate.The battle for Ap Bia Mountain, (Hill 937) Vietnam, 1969, became famous both for the dramatic and fierce battles involved and for the ensuing controversy in the media and on the floor of the United States Senate.ap bia (mountain) vietnam, united states senate, nva, hue, tet offensive, ho chi minh trail, 3d brigade, 101st airborne, 9th marine regiment, 3d arvn regiment, operation apache snow, a shau valley -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Lansdale, Edward Geary, In the Midst of Wars: An American's Mission to Southeast Asia. (Copy 1), 1972
... 1961-1975 -- United States...-1975 -- United States Battalion Combat Team Barrio United ...When a man leaves home, he sometimes travels more that mere physical distance.When a man leaves home, he sometimes travels more that mere physical distance. military assistance, american -- vietnam, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- united states, battalion combat team, barrio united defense corps, operation brotherhood -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Perlstein, Rick, Nixonland: The Rise Of A President And The Fracturing Of America, 2008
... Presidents -- United States -- Biography...1913-1994 Presidents -- United States -- Biography Vietnam ...Between 1965 and 1972, America experienced no less that a second civil war. Out of its ashes, the political world we know now was born.Between 1965 and 1972, America experienced no less that a second civil war. Out of its ashes, the political world we know now was born. 1913-1994, presidents -- united states -- biography, vietnam war (1961-1975), vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, president nixon, president kennedy, reverend martin luther king jr. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The Unfinished War: Vietnam And The American Conscience
... 1961-1975 - United States...Vietnam War 1961-1975 - United States The Vietnam war ...The Vietnam war is a bone stuck in the throat of Americans. We can neither swallow and digest it, not spit our the experience and be done with it.The Vietnam war is a bone stuck in the throat of Americans. We can neither swallow and digest it, not spit our the experience and be done with it.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - united states