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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Lanning, Michael Lee, The Only War We Had: A Platoon Leader's Journal of Vietnam (Copy 2)
During his tour in vietnam with the 199th Light Infantry Brigade, Lieutenant Lee Lanning walked the booby-trapped rice paddies of the Mekong Delta, searching for elusive Viet Cong, and later macheted his way through the triple-canopy jungle fighting North Vietnamese Army regulars.During his tour in vietnam with the 199th Light Infantry Brigade, Lieutenant Lee Lanning walked the booby-trapped rice paddies of the Mekong Delta, searching for elusive Viet Cong, and later macheted his way through the triple-canopy jungle fighting North Vietnamese Army regulars.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american, 199th light infantry brigade, mekong delta, lieutenant lee lanning -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Barnes, Jeremy, The Pictorial History of the Vietnam War (Copy 2)
... The Pictorial History of the Vietnam War (Copy 2).... The Pictorial History of the Vietnam War (Copy 2) Book Book Barnes ...A collection of photos of the Vietnam War with a brief history of each.A collection of photos of the Vietnam War with a brief history of each. vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam - politcs and government - 1945-1975 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, In the Midst of Wars: an American's Mission to Southeast Asia. (Copy 2), 1972
military assistance, american -- vietnam, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- united states -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Arnold, James R, The First Domino: Eisenhower, the Military, and America's Intervention in Vietnam, 1991
... in Vietnam from the end of World War 2 to the first months of John F ...The question of how the United States became enmeshed in the Vietnam War has troubled three generations of Americans. Now, in this incisive and very well documented history of American intervention in Vietnam from the end of World War 2 to the first months of John F. Kennedy's presidency, historian James R. Arnold present the dramatic unfolding of the events by which Washington led us into Vietnam. At no point along this way did any policymaker consider the ultimate result of this course as seriously heed those who counseled caution.The question of how the United States became enmeshed in the Vietnam War has troubled three generations of Americans. Now, in this incisive and very well documented history of American intervention in Vietnam from the end of World War 2 to the first months of John F. Kennedy's presidency, historian James R. Arnold present the dramatic unfolding of the events by which Washington led us into Vietnam. At no point along this way did any policymaker consider the ultimate result of this course as seriously heed those who counseled caution.united states - foreign relations - vietnam, vietnam - foreign relations - united states -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Buttinger, Joseph, Vietnam: The Unforgettable Tragedy (Copy 2)
Joseph Buttinger is one of the leading Western experts on Vietnam; not only on the recent tragic war, but on the entire history and culture of the country.Joseph Buttinger is one of the leading Western experts on Vietnam; not only on the recent tragic war, but on the entire history and culture of the country. vietnam war, 1961-1975 - united states, vietnam - politics and government -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, A Vietcong Memoir (Copy 2), 1985
vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, north vietnamese, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, viet cong, vietnam -- politics and government -- 1945-1975 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Not With Guns Alone. (Copy 2)
vietnam war (1961-1975), vietnam, 1940-1975, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Australia and the Vietnam War. (Copy 2), 2014
... Australia and the Vietnam War. (Copy 2).... - Participation Australian Australia and the Vietnam War. (Copy 2). Book ...vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Sexton, Michael, War for the Asking: How Australia Invited Itself to Vietnam. (Copy 2), 2002
In 1965 Australia invited itself to a war. For many years it was widely accepted that American political and diplomatic pressure was the reson for Australia's entry into Vietnam War.In 1965 Australia invited itself to a war. For many years it was widely accepted that American political and diplomatic pressure was the reson for Australia's entry into Vietnam War. vietnamese conflict , vietnam war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Mangold, Tom and Penycate, John, The Tunnels of Cu Chi (softcover) (Copy 2)
One of the more remarkable but little known campaigns of the Vietnam War was fought inside the 200 miles of secret tunnel networks around Saigon between Viet Cong guerrillas and special American forces known as "Tunnel Rats".One of the more remarkable but little known campaigns of the Vietnam War was fought inside the 200 miles of secret tunnel networks around Saigon between Viet Cong guerrillas and special American forces known as "Tunnel Rats". guerrillas - vietnam - cu chi, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - vietnam - cu chi, tunnel rats -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Bowman, John ed, The Vietnam War Day by Day (Copy 2)
... The Vietnam War Day by Day (Copy 2)... Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Vietnam War 1961-1975 ...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.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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The Vietnam War on a tourist visa: an autobiography (Copy 2)
computer technicians - vietnam - biography, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - aerial operations, american -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Sabben, Dave, Through Enemy Eyes (Copy 2)
On 19 August 1966, the war in Viet Nam became a reality to the Australian people. It was announced in the press, and later in the parliament, that a battle had occurred near Task Force Base at Nui Dat.On 19 August 1966, the war in Viet Nam became a reality to the Australian people. It was announced in the press, and later in the parliament, that a battle had occurred near Task Force Base at Nui Dat. vietnam war, 1961-1975 - fiction, australia - armed forces - fiction -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Breen, Bob, First to Fight: Australian Diggers, N.Z. Kiwis & U.S. Paratroopers in Vietnam, 1965-66. (Copy 2)
This is the story of an Australian battalion which fought as part of a unique US Airborne Brigade, a formation which spearheaded the escalation of American intervention in Vietnam, and which became the first and last truly ANZUS combat force to fight in war.This is the story of an Australian battalion which fought as part of a unique US Airborne Brigade, a formation which spearheaded the escalation of American intervention in Vietnam, and which became the first and last truly ANZUS combat force to fight in war. australian. army. battalion, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - new zealand, us airborne brigade -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The 33rd Regiment - North Vietnamese Army: their history (1965 - 1989) (Copy 2), 2017
Including the Battles of Binh Ba - 1969 & Nui Le -1971).vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- participation, australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- campaigns, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- regimental histories -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Rowe, John, Count Your Dead: A Novel of Vietnam. (Copy 2), 1968
John Rowe puts his fingers into the open wounds of the Vietnam War. His book hursts, but it is essential reading for those who want to understand the warJohn Rowe puts his fingers into the open wounds of the Vietnam War. His book hursts, but it is essential reading for those who want to understand the war vietnam war, 1961-1975 - fiction, war stories -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Terzani, Tiziano, Giai Phong: The Fall and Liberation of Saigon. (Copy 2), 1976
Tiziano Terzani slipped back into Saigon on April 27th, 1975, determined to witness the end of Vietnam's most tragic war.Tiziano Terzani slipped back into Saigon on April 27th, 1975, determined to witness the end of Vietnam's most tragic war. vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, saigon - capture, 1975 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Conboy, Kenneth and Andrade, Dale, Spies and Commandos: How America Lost the Secret War in North Vietnam. (Copy 2), 2000
... Spies and Commandos: How America Lost the Secret War in... the Secret War in North Vietnam. (Copy 2). Book Book Conboy, Kenneth ...A major work that goes beyond what is in any of the other books that touch on these aspects of the Vietnam WarA major work that goes beyond what is in any of the other books that touch on these aspects of the Vietnam War 1961-1975 -- military intelligence -- united states, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -- commando operations -- vietnam (democratic republic) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Vietnam Veterans Assoc. of Australia, Victoria Remembers Vietnam: 2016, A journey of remembrance, commemoration & celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, & the resilience of the Victorian Vietnam Veteran family (Copy 2), 2016
The 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan was such an important anniversary for Vietnam Veterans and a significant milestone in Australia's military history.Contains coloured photos of some of Victoria's 2016 commemorative program, acknowledging the 50th anniversary of Long Tan.The 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan was such an important anniversary for Vietnam Veterans and a significant milestone in Australia's military history.battle of long tan, vietnam war - 1961-1975 - soldiers - australian, vietnam war, 1961- 1975 - pictorial works, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- participation, australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Ham, Paul, Vietnam: Yhe Australian war (Copy 2)
... Vietnam: Yhe Australian war (Copy 2)... to find out who they are. Vietnam: Yhe Australian war (Copy 2 ...War takes a blender to standards and values...Men come back and spend the rest of their lives trying to find out who they are.War takes a blender to standards and values...Men come back and spend the rest of their lives trying to find out who they are. 1961-1975 - political aspects - australia, vietnam war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Howe, Bob (Wing Commander, RAAF (Retd), Dreadful Lady Over the Mekong Delta: an Analysis of RAAF Canberra Operations in the Vietnam War (Copy 1), 2016
Dreadful Lady over the Mekong Delta looks at the men of No: 2 Squadron and the operations they flew in the Vietnam War in their Canberra bombers.Dreadful Lady over the Mekong Delta looks at the men of No: 2 Squadron and the operations they flew in the Vietnam War in their Canberra bombers.australia - royal australian airforce, raaf, 2 squadron raaf, canberra bomber -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The Vietnam Experience: A Contagion of War (Copy 2)
... The Vietnam Experience: A Contagion of War (Copy 2).... Vietnam The Vietnam Experience: A Contagion of War (Copy 2). Book ...vietnam war - 1961-1975, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Ethell, Jeffrey,Price, Alfred, One Day In A Long War: May 10, 1972, Air War, North Vietnam (hardcover) (Copy 2)
... One Day In A Long War: May 10, 1972, Air War, North Vietnam... Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Vietnam War 1961-1975 ...Afterburner belching flame as it screams past Hanoi going faster that the speed of sound.Afterburner belching flame as it screams past Hanoi going faster that the speed of sound.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - aerial operations, american, hanoi -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Law, Stewart, Stew's View: A Veteran's Reflections (Copy 2)
This book of poetry, written in simple language, gives a glimpse of everyday life in the Vietnam War and the life of Vietnam Veterans.This book of poetry, written in simple language, gives a glimpse of everyday life in the Vietnam War and the life of Vietnam Veterans.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - poetry -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Barr, Marshall, Surgery, Sand and Saigon Tea: An Australian Army Doctor in Viet Nam (Copy 2)
This is the story of a young Australian anesthetist's service in the Viet Nam War - from peril to pleasure, a year filled with experiences.This is the story of a young Australian anesthetist's service in the Viet Nam War - from peril to pleasure, a year filled with experiences.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, surgeons - biography -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Green, Geoff, Weekend Warrior At War: Experiences of an Australian volunteer in the Vietnam War, (Copy 2), 2005
... volunteer in the Vietnam War, (Copy 2)... by the author, 2/2/06. Weekend Warrior At War: Experiences ...Weekend Warrier at War - suddenly an American Sergeant flung himself past me, to dive down into the cammand post, yelling out "Incoming" as he did soWeekend Warrier at War - suddenly an American Sergeant flung himself past me, to dive down into the cammand post, yelling out "Incoming" as he did sovietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Berman, Larry, Perfect Spy: The incredible Double Life of Pham Xuan An, Time Magazine Reporter & Vietnamese Communist Agent (Copy 2), 2007
During the Vietnam War, Time reporter Pham Xuan An befriended everyone who was anyone in Saigon, including American journalists such as David Halberstam and Neil Sheehan, the CIA's William Colby, and the legendary Colenel Edward Lansdale - not to mention the most influential members of the South Vietnamese government and army.HardcoverDuring the Vietnam War, Time reporter Pham Xuan An befriended everyone who was anyone in Saigon, including American journalists such as David Halberstam and Neil Sheehan, the CIA's William Colby, and the legendary Colenel Edward Lansdale - not to mention the most influential members of the South Vietnamese government and army. pham, xuan an, 1927-2006, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- secret service -- vietnam (democratic republic), journalists -- vietnam (democratic republic) -- biography -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Anderson, Ken AM, Soldiers Are Persons (Copy 2)
The war in Vietnam was cruel and costly in every sense, as indeed all wars are! However the nature of this was was not so markedly different from any other armed conflict in which Australian troops had been involved - certainly not to a degree that would justify the creation of a special purpose single interest musuem, which is the case of the National Vietnam Veterans Museum - so why does this particular museum exist?The war in Vietnam was cruel and costly in every sense, as indeed all wars are! However the nature of this was was not so markedly different from any other armed conflict in which Australian troops had been involved - certainly not to a degree that would justify the creation of a special purpose single interest musuem, which is the case of the National Vietnam Veterans Museum - so why does this particular museum exist? national vietnam veterans museum, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - veterans - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The Vietnam War Memorial and Commemorative Garden Committee, Remembering Our Fallen Heroes: The Story of the Vietnam War Memorial and Commemorative Garden (Copy 2), 2018
... of the Vietnam War Memorial and Commemorative Garden (Copy 2). Book Book ...The publishing of this book by the Vietnamese Commumity is a tribute to the sacrifice of the 521 Fallen Australian soldiers. It is also a reminder to our future generations that these heroes will always remain in the heart of the Vietnamese Community in Australia.The publishing of this book by the Vietnamese Commumity is a tribute to the sacrifice of the 521 Fallen Australian soldiers. It is also a reminder to our future generations that these heroes will always remain in the heart of the Vietnamese Community in Australia. war memorials - australian monuments, vietnam war - vietnamese community - vietnam veterans, killed in action -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Le, Kinh Li ch, The 30-Year War: 1945-1975 (Copy 2), 2017
... The 30-Year War: 1945-1975 (Copy 2).... and Japanese fascists. The 30-Year War: 1945-1975 (Copy 2). Book Book ...In August 1945, the Vietnamese people led by the Communist Party and President Ho Chi Ninh rose up to wrest back national independence and freedom from the French colonial ists and Japanese fascists.In August 1945, the Vietnamese people led by the Communist Party and President Ho Chi Ninh rose up to wrest back national independence and freedom from the French colonial ists and Japanese fascists.vietnam history - 1945 - 1975, vietnam war (1961-1975), indochinese war, 1946-1954, president ho chi ninh