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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Miller, David and Foss, Christopher F, Modern Land Combat, 1987
The organisation of this book follows the established style of the successful series of which if forms part. In combination with the earlier titles devoted to Modern Air Combat, Modern fighting Helicopters, Modern Naval Combat and Modern Submarine Warfare, it completes a detailed, graphically illustrated survey of the technology, hardware and tactics involved in all the main areas of current military activity.The organisation of this book follows the established style of the successful series of which if forms part. In combination with the earlier titles devoted to Modern Air Combat, Modern fighting Helicopters, Modern Naval Combat and Modern Submarine Warfare, it completes a detailed, graphically illustrated survey of the technology, hardware and tactics involved in all the main areas of current military activity.military art and science, weapons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Gunston, Bill and Spick, Mike, Modern Fighting Helicopters: A Superbly Illustrated Analysis of Today's Versatile Military Rotorcraft, Their Weapons Systems and Combat Tactics
A Superbly Illustrated Analysis of Today's Versatile Military Rotorcraft, Their Weapons Systems and Combat TacticsA Superbly Illustrated Analysis of Today's Versatile Military Rotorcraft, Their Weapons Systems and Combat Tacticsmilitary helicopters, helicopters -
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Book, American Strategy in Vietnam: a Critical Analysis, 2007
A masterful analysis of the strategy, or lack thereof, in the Vietnam War. A book that every policy maker in Washington should absorb.A masterful analysis of the strategy, or lack thereof, in the Vietnam War. A book that every policy maker in Washington should absorb.vietnam war, 1961 - 1975 - united states, united states - military policy -
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Book, Warren, James A, GIAP: the General who defeated America in Vietnam (Copy 1), 2013
Over the thirty years of his career as commander in chief (of Communist forces in Vietnam). Giap not only frustrated the designs of two nations far stronger that his own both militarily and technologically, but also continually built up the strength and capabilities of his own military forces, seamlessly integrating them into a resilient political infrastructure that he himself had no small hand in creating.Over the thirty years of his career as commander in chief (of Communist forces in Vietnam). Giap not only frustrated the designs of two nations far stronger that his own both militarily and technologically, but also continually built up the strength and capabilities of his own military forces, seamlessly integrating them into a resilient political infrastructure that he himself had no small hand in creating.generals -- vietnam -- biography, vietnam (democratic republic). qua^n do ^i -- biography -
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Book, Pfennigwerth, Ian, Tiger territory: the untold story of the Royal Australian Navy in Southeast Asia from 1948 - 1971
Between 1948, when Australia assumed strategic responsibility for British Commonwealth sea lines of communication to and from Southeast Asia and 1971, when the Five Power Defence Arrangements came into effect, ships and men of the Royal Australian Navy served with almost unnoticed distinction in defending the newly emerging nations of Malaya, Malaysia and Singapore.Between 1948, when Australia assumed strategic responsibility for British Commonwealth sea lines of communication to and from Southeast Asia and 1971, when the Five Power Defence Arrangements came into effect, ships and men of the Royal Australian Navy served with almost unnoticed distinction in defending the newly emerging nations of Malaya, Malaysia and Singapore.australia. royal australian navy - history - 20th century, australia - military relations - southeast asia -
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Book, Creyke, Robin & Sutherland, Peter, Veterans' Entitlements Law
For over eighty-five years, and from both sides of politics, the Commonwealth Government has provided support for servicemen and women. Whether it be soldier settlers' block, further education, specially fitted cars for limbless, habitation programs or financial support, Australians have been prepared in practical ways to help and compensate the men and women who have served their country in the armed forces especially in times of war.For over eighty-five years, and from both sides of politics, the Commonwealth Government has provided support for servicemen and women. Whether it be soldier settlers' block, further education, specially fitted cars for limbless, habitation programs or financial support, Australians have been prepared in practical ways to help and compensate the men and women who have served their country in the armed forces especially in times of war.veterans - legal status, laws etc - australia, military pensions - australia -
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Book, Vietnam At War: The history: 1946-1975 (Copy 1)
A clearly stated, thoughtfully analyzed, forcefully written work, perhaps the best military history of the long sweep of warfare in Indochina yet produced.A clearly stated, thoughtfully analyzed, forcefully written work, perhaps the best military history of the long sweep of warfare in Indochina yet produced.indochinese war, 1946-1954, vietnam war, 1961-1975, lt. gen. phillip b. davidson, (1961-1975) - australia - juvenile literature -
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Book, Dunstan, Simon, Vietnam Tracks: Armor in Battle 1945-1975 (Copy 1)
One of the most deglected aspects of the campaigns which ravaged South East Asia and dominated the world's news media.One of the most deglected aspects of the campaigns which ravaged South East Asia and dominated the world's news media. armoured vehicles, military, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - tank warfare -
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Book, Bell, Dana, Vietnam Warbirds In Action. (Copy 1)
378 photographs - including 136 in full colour - illustrate this specatular overview of US aviation during the war in Vietnam378 photographs - including 136 in full colour - illustrate this specatular overview of US aviation during the war in Vietnam vietnam war, 1961-1975 - aerial operations, american - pictorial works, airplanes, military - united states - pictorial works -
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Book, Moyle, Col (Sketchy), Indebted: From a Quaker schoolboy to an Australian SAS Soldier, 2017
Indebted is not your usual military autobiography. 'Sketchy's' easy-to-read memoir is both humorous and thought-provoking. It gives a unique insight into jungle warfare during the Vietnam conflict and training and culture in the Australian Army, particularly the Special Air Service. It is a powerful book that will be of interest to both service and non-service personnel.Indebted is not your usual military autobiography. 'Sketchy's' easy-to-read memoir is both humorous and thought-provoking. It gives a unique insight into jungle warfare during the Vietnam conflict and training and culture in the Australian Army, particularly the Special Air Service. It is a powerful book that will be of interest to both service and non-service personnel.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, australia. army. special air service regiment -- biography, soldiers -- training of -- australia -
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Book, Coulthard-Clark, Chris, Hit my smoke: Targeting the enemy in Vietnam, 1997
At the height of the Vietnam War, allied tactical fighter aircraft flew over 700 missions every day against ground targets across the southern republic.At the height of the Vietnam War, allied tactical fighter aircraft flew over 700 missions every day against ground targets across the southern republic.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - aerial operations - american, air pilots ., military - australia - personal narratives. -
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Book, Myszka, John, Military Briefs No. 5: Australian Leopard AS1 Family of Vehicles, 2014
History of the Australian Leopard AS1 TanksHistory of the Australian Leopard AS1 Tanksarmoured vehicle, vehicles, military -
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Book, Myszka, John, Branch, G., Hema, R, Military Briefs No. 7: Australian M113A1 Family of Vehicles, 1972-2013, 2018
Information on the M113A1 Armoured VehiclesInformation on the M113A1 Armoured Vehiclesmilitary weapons, vehicles, military -
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Book, Barnett, Guy MP, Our Heroes: Tasmania's Victoria Cross Recipients: For valour, 2015
this book is dedicated to all Tasmanians who have served, and their families.this book is dedicated to all Tasmanians who have served, and their families.victoria cross, military decorations -- tasmania, tasmania -- history, military -
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Book, Augustus-Dunn, Maria, Married Quarter: Boots, Berets and Bloody Uniforms, 2017
Serving the nation in uniform is a career choice. But have you ever wondered about the life of a partner of these brave men andwomen?Serving the nation in uniform is a career choice. But have you ever wondered about the life of a partner of these brave men andwomen?military spouses -- australia -- biography, families of military personnel -- australia -- biography -
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Book, Lunn, Hugh, Vietnam, A Reporter's War (Copy 1)
Assigned by Reuters to Vietnam, twenty-five year old correspondent Hugh Lunn left London with just 10 pounds for expenses and a one way ticket to Saigon. Arriving at the height of the war in 1967, he witnessed some of the most bloody and dramatic events, culminating in the 1968 Tet Offensice. Bombed, shot at, and lied to by the military, Hugh Lunn discovered that there was a war of words - and inages - as well as bullets.Assigned by Reuters to Vietnam, twenty-five year old correspondent Hugh Lunn left London with just 10 pounds for expenses and a one way ticket to Saigon. Arriving at the height of the war in 1967, he witnessed some of the most bloody and dramatic events, culminating in the 1968 Tet Offensice. Bombed, shot at, and lied to by the military, Hugh Lunn discovered that there was a war of words - and inages - as well as bullets.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, tet offensive (1968), saigon -
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Book, Vietnam, A reporter's War (Copy 2)
Assigned by Reuters to Vietnam, twenty-five year old correspondent Hugh Lunn left London with just 10 pounds for expenses and a one way ticket to Saigon. Arriving at the height of the war in 1967, he witnessed some of the most bloody and dramatic events, culminating in the 1968 Tet Offensice. Bombed, shot at, and lied to by the military, Hugh Lunn discovered that there was a war of words - and inages - as well as bullets.Assigned by Reuters to Vietnam, twenty-five year old correspondent Hugh Lunn left London with just 10 pounds for expenses and a one way ticket to Saigon. Arriving at the height of the war in 1967, he witnessed some of the most bloody and dramatic events, culminating in the 1968 Tet Offensice. Bombed, shot at, and lied to by the military, Hugh Lunn discovered that there was a war of words - and inages - as well as bullets.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, tet offensive (1968), saigon -
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Tool - Spanner, combination
Item is a combination tool used for a M60 machine gun, standard Australian issue for Vietnam era (US made).Heavy metal tool, well used. Combination spanner- closed at one end and open at other, with additional tool attached. Has white painted patch probably done for purposes of user labelling object.On shaft: 279068m60, machine gun, spanner, combination tool, military equipment -
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Book, Clark, Chris, The Royal Australian Air Force, 1921 - 1939: The Third Brother - Volume 1 of 3
In the years before the First World War, Australia - alone of Britian's Dominations - follow the mother country's lead in laying the foundation of military air power.In the years before the First World War, Australia - alone of Britian's Dominations - follow the mother country's lead in laying the foundation of military air power.the royal australian air force, raaf -
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Booklet, Australian Army, Australian Military Forces: User Booklet A510: Wireless Station, 1956 (2nd copy), 1956
A cream coloured cover with gray binding down the left hand side. There is an identification number 7610-010-0284 top right corner. The information on the front cover is in black ink.australia - armed forces - service manuals, handbook, a510 wireless station -
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Booklet, Australian Army, Australian Military Forces: Staff Duties, (Australia) - copy 3, 1966
The aim of this handbook is to lay down the basic staff duties to be used by officers al all arms and services. A grey coloured plastic cover with black writing on it. There is the Australian Coat Of Arms in the middle of the cover. Near the top right hand is the code for the item 7610-66-021-5644. Also the date for Notification in ARO's for 31st December, 1966australia - armed forces - service manuals, staff duties -
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Book, Beale, Pat, Operation Orders: The Experience of a Young Australian Army Officer 1963 to 1970 (Copy 3), 2003
This book gives a valuable insight into Australia's military involvement in South East Asia and Papua New Guinea as experieced by infantry officer, Pat Beale.This book gives a valuable insight into Australia's military involvement in South East Asia and Papua New Guinea as experieced by infantry officer, Pat Beale. australia. army -- officers -- .biography., australia. australian army. royal australian regiment. battalion, 1st -- officers -- biography., pat beale -
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Book, Vietnam: The complete story of the Australian War (Copy 3), 2012
...am well written and researched history offered.. As an object lesson in how to win and lose wars, especially from a point of view of a small ally in a big war. This book is a superb vehicle for learning the lessons, This history of Australia's involvement in Vietnam should have been studdied ten years ago, when we had a real chance to win in Afghanistan....am well written and researched history offered.. As an object lesson in how to win and lose wars, especially from a point of view of a small ally in a big war. This book is a superb vehicle for learning the lessons, This history of Australia's involvement in Vietnam should have been studdied ten years ago, when we had a real chance to win in Afghanistan. military participation -- australian, 1961-1975 -- participation, australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- political aspects -- australia -
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Book, Burstall, Terry, Vietnam: The Australian Dilemma (Copy 2)
Uncomprising and remarkably brave .. A Soldier Returns is a deeply and personal and critical assessment of the Australian presence in VietnamUncomprising and remarkably brave .. A Soldier Returns is a deeply and personal and critical assessment of the Australian presence in Vietnam 1961-1975 - participation, australian, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - journalism, military - australia -
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Book, Burstall, Terry, Vietnam: The Australian Dilemma (Copy 3)
Uncomprising and remarkably brave .. A Soldier Returns is a deeply and personal and critical assessment of the Australian presence in VietnamUncomprising and remarkably brave .. A Soldier Returns is a deeply and personal and critical assessment of the Australian presence in Vietnam 1961-1975 - participation, australian, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - journalism, military - australia -
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Book, Warren, James A, GIAP: The General Who Defeated America in Vietnam (Copy 2), 2013
Over the thrity years of his career as commander in chief (of Cummunist forces in Vietnam). Giap not only frustrated the designs of two nations far stronger that his own both militarily and technologically, but also continually built up the strength and capabilities of his own military forces, seamlessly integrating them into a resilient political infrastructure that he himself had no small hand in creating.Over the thrity years of his career as commander in chief (of Cummunist forces in Vietnam). Giap not only frustrated the designs of two nations far stronger that his own both militarily and technologically, but also continually built up the strength and capabilities of his own military forces, seamlessly integrating them into a resilient political infrastructure that he himself had no small hand in creating. generals -- vietnam -- biography, vietnam (democratic republic). qua^n do ^i -- biography -
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Book, Madden, Michael C, The Victoria Cross: Australia Remembers, 2018
this book tells the stories of Australia's 100 Victoria Cross recipients in a uniquely intimate way: in most cases with insight from the men's families themselves.this book tells the stories of Australia's 100 Victoria Cross recipients in a uniquely intimate way: in most cases with insight from the men's families themselves.victoria cross - biography, victoria cross - history, families of military personnel - australia, wheatley, kevin vc, badcoe, peter vc, simpson, ray vc dcm, payne, keith vc am ksj -
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Book, Cosgrove, Peter (General Sir), You Shouldn't Have Joined: A Memoir, 2020
... action in Vietnam, winning the Military Cross, and rose ...General Sir Peter Cosgrove is one of Australia's most significant public figures. As a soldier he saw action in Vietnam, winning the Military Cross, and rose to the very top of his profession, becoming Chief of the Defence Force.General Sir Peter Cosgrove is one of Australia's most significant public figures. As a soldier he saw action in Vietnam, winning the Military Cross, and rose to the very top of his profession, becoming Chief of the Defence Force.cosgrove, peter, 1947-, governors general - australia - biography, soldiers - australia - biography -
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Book, Masters, Chris, Uncommon Soldier: Brave, compassionate and tough, the making of Australia's modern diggers
Brave, compassionate and tough, the making of Australia's modern diggers.Brave, compassionate and tough, the making of Australia's modern diggers.australia - military life, australia. australian army - history, digger -
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Book, Grey, Jeffrey Ed. and Doyle, Jeff Ed, Vietnam: War, Myth & Memory: Comparative persepectives on Australia's war in Vietnam, 1992
... -1975 - Australia Australia - History Military The Vietnam War ...The Vietnam War occupies an uneasy place in the Australian national myth. Vietnam was Australia's longest, least understood and most bitterly debated war.The Vietnam War occupies an uneasy place in the Australian national myth. Vietnam was Australia's longest, least understood and most bitterly debated war.vietnamese conflict , 1961-1975 - australia, australia - history, military