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Photograph, Preparing Shells 2
A black and white of Gnr Mike Longley and Gnf Charlie Hayden, 104 Battery Royal Australian Artillery, at Fire Base Betty in the ammunition bunker preparing shells for firing. The battery was in action against NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to attack the giant US supply depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa Province during the 1969 Tet Offensivephotograph, 104 battery raa, gnr mike longley, gnr charlie hayden, fire base betty, nva/vc, long binh, bien hoa province, tet offensive, 1969, gibbons collection catalogue -
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Photograph, Ramming a Shell Home
A black and white photograph of Gnr Alan Muston rams a shell home watched by Gnr Dave Thomas 104 Battery Royal Australian Artillery, at Fire Base Betty. The battery was in action against NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to beach the US Army Supply Depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa Province during the 1969 Tet Offensivephotograph, 104 battery raa, gnr dave thomas, gnr alan muston, 104 battery raa, fire base betty, nva/vc, long binh, bien hoa province, gibbons collection catalogue -
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Photograph, Adjusting The Gunsight 2
A black and white photograph Bdr Beasley watches Gnr Dave Thomas adjust the gun sight, while Gnr Owen Herbert readies the gun for firing. 104 Battery Royal Australian Artillery at Fire Base Betty. The battery was in action against NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to attack the giant US supply depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa Province during the 1969 Tet Offensivephotograph, 104 battery raa, brig beasley, gnr dave thomas, gnr owen herbert, fire base betty, nva/vc, long binh, bien hoa province, gibbons collection catalogue -
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Photograph, Game of Euchre
A black and white photograph of Gnr John Lyall with his opposite partners enjoy a game of euchre. The 104 Battery Gunners kept themselves busy in the 105mm gun position, in a state of readiness, to react to the call for supporting Artillery fire from Infantry Units. during a lull in action at 4 RAR/NZ Fire Support Base Betty during Tet Offensive 1969photograph, 104 battery raa, 4 rar nz, tet offensive, 1969, gnr john lyall, gibbons collection catalogue, long bien -
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Photograph, Fire Mission 4
A black and white photograph of Gnr Jim Dunn, 104 Battery Royal Australian Artillery, carries a 105mm shell to the gun at Fire Support Base "Betty". The battery was in action against NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to breach the giant US Army Supply Depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa Province during the Tet Offensive 1969photograph, 104 battery raa, gnr jim dunn, nva/vc, long binh, bien hoa province, tet offensive, 1969, gibbons collection catalogue -
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Photograph, Adjusting The Gunsight 3
A black and white photograph of 104 Battery RAA, Gnr Leo Adams, adjust the sight of the 105mm gun while Sgt Peter Tilbrook contemplates the fire mission at Fire Support Base "Betty" . the Batter was supporting 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Battallion. The battery was in action against NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to attack the giant US supply depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa Province during the Tet Offensive 1969photograph, 104 battery raa, gnr leo adams, sgt peter tilbrook, fire base betty, 4 rar nz, long binh, bien hoa province, tet offensive, 1969, gibbons collection catalogue -
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Photograph, Fire Mission 4
A black and white photograph a 104 Battery, Royal Australian Artillery Gunner, prepares to fire the gun at Fire Base Betty. The battery was in action against NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to breach the giant US supply depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa Province during the Tet Offensivephotograph, 104 battery, artillery, fire base betty, long binh, bien hoa province, tet offensive, 1969, nva/vc, gibbons collection catalogue -
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Photograph, Fire Mission 5
A black and white photograph of a 104 Battery, Royal Australian Artillery Gunner turns his head and shields his ear as he fires the gun at Fire support Base "Betty". The battery was in action against NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to breach the US Army Supply Depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa Province during the Tet Offensive 1969photograph, artillery, 104 battery, raa, nva/vc, fire base betty, long binh, bien hoa province, gibbons collection catalogue -
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Photograph, Adjusting The Gunsight 3
A black and white photograph of 104 Battery Royal Australian Artillery Gunners, make adjustmanetsto ready the gun for firing at Fire Base Betty. The battery was in action against NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to breach the giant US Supply Depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa Province during the Tet Offensive 1969photograph, artillery, 104 battery, fire base betty, raa, nva/vc, long binh, bien hoa province, tet offensive, 1969, gibbons collection catalogue -
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Photograph, Fire Mission 6
A black and white photograph of a 104 Battery, Royal Australian Artillery Gunner , rams a shell home while the gun is readied for firing at Fire Support Base "Betty".. The battery was in action against NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to breach the US supply depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa Province during the Tet Offensive 1969photograph, 104 battery, nva/vc, fire base betty, raa, nva/vc, long binh, bien hoa province, tet offensive, 1969, gibbons collection catalogue, gunner -
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Photograph, Game of Euchre 1
A black and white photograph of Gnr John Lyall, Sgt Peter Tilbrook, Gnrs Jim Dunn, Leo Adams and Kim Robinson enjoy a game of euchre in their 105mm gun position, during a lull in action at 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Fire Support Base Bettyphotograph, artillery, 104 battery, raa, 4rar nz, gnr john lyall, sgt peter tilbrook, gnr jim dunn, gnr leo adams, gnr kim robinson, gibbons collection catalogue, fire base betty -
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Photograph, Game of Euchre 1
A black and white photograph of Gnrs Jim Dunn and Leo Adams with their opposite partners enjoy a game of euchre Gnr Kim Robinson tries 'Patience'. Opposite Sgt Pete Tilbrook is engagedin making model airplanes ashtrays from empty sell casingd. The 104 Battery Gunners kept themselves busy in the 105mm gun position during a lull in action at 4 RAR/NZ Fire Support Base Bettyphotograph, artillery, 104 battery, raa, 4 rar nz, fire base betty, gnr jim dunn, gnr leo adams, gnr kim robinson, sgt peter tilbrook, gibbons collection catalogue, gunner -
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Book, Marshall, S.L.A, Ambush; and Bird; Two Vietnam Battle Narratives. (Copy 1)
In Ambush, Marshall examines the Battle of Dau Tieng (November 1966), a firefight typical of American vs. V.C. troop in actions in the early part of the war.In Ambush, Marshall examines the Battle of Dau Tieng (November 1966), a firefight typical of American vs. V.C. troop in actions in the early part of the war. vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - campaigns -
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Book, The Fighting First: Combat Operations in Vietnam 1968-69: The First Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment. (Copy1)
This is the action-packed story of an Australian Infantry battalion during operations in South Vietnam in 1969. The Battalion is the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment on their second tour of duty in South VietnamThis is the action-packed story of an Australian Infantry battalion during operations in South Vietnam in 1969. The Battalion is the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment on their second tour of duty in South Vietnamaustralia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion, 1st, royal australian regiment, 1st battalion -
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Book, McAulay, Lex, The Fighting First: Combat Operations in Vietnam 1968-69: The First Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment. (Copy 2)
This is the action-packed story of an Australian Infantry battalion during operations in South Vietnam in 1969. The Battalion is the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment on their second tour of duty in South VietnamThis is the action-packed story of an Australian Infantry battalion during operations in South Vietnam in 1969. The Battalion is the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment on their second tour of duty in South Vietnamaustralia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion, 1st, royal australian regiment, 1st battalion -
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Book, Moore, Harold G, (Lt. Gen. Ret) and Galloway, Joseph L, We Were Soldiers Once - and Young: The Battle that Changed the War in Vietnam. (Copy 1)
Vietnam, November 1965, 450 men of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, under the command of Lt. Col. Hal Moore, are dropped by helicopter into a small clearing in the La Drang Valley and immediately surrounded by 2,000 North Vietnamese soldiers. Three days later, only two and a half miles away, a sister battalion is chopped to pieces. Together, these actions at the landing zones X-ray and Albany constitute one of the most savage and significant battles of the Vietnam War and set the tome of the conflict to come.Vietnam, November 1965, 450 men of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, under the command of Lt. Col. Hal Moore, are dropped by helicopter into a small clearing in the La Drang Valley and immediately surrounded by 2,000 North Vietnamese soldiers. Three days later, only two and a half miles away, a sister battalion is chopped to pieces. Together, these actions at the landing zones X-ray and Albany constitute one of the most savage and significant battles of the Vietnam War and set the tome of the conflict to come.united states. army, la drang valley (vietnam) , battle of, 1965, battle of la drang valley, 1st battalion, 7th cavalry -
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Book, Doyle, David, M113 APC in Vietnam: In Action, 1971
Dedicated to the sons, fathers, brothers, and husbands who left so much of themselves in Vietnam. A collection of coloured photographs with a description on each.Dedicated to the sons, fathers, brothers, and husbands who left so much of themselves in Vietnam. A collection of coloured photographs with a description on each.united states. army -- armored troops -- history -- vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- pictorial works, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- tank warfare -- pictorial works., m113 (armored personnel carrier) -- pictorial works. -
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Book, Doyle, David, M48A3 in Vietnam: Iin Action, 2010
There are many coloured and black and white photographs in this book with a descrition on each one. This book is dedicated to the brave men who rode these machines into battle in the Southeast AsiaThere are many coloured and black and white photographs in this book with a descrition on each one. This book is dedicated to the brave men who rode these machines into battle in the Southeast Asiam48 (tank) -- pictorial works, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- tank warfare -- pictorial works, southeast asia -
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Book, Cawthorne, Nigel, Vietnam: A War Lost and Won (Copy 1), 2003
Vietnam was the first war America lost. It left the country bitterly divided.Vietnam was the first war America lost. It left the country bitterly divided. 1961-1975 -- missing in action -- united states, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -- united states -
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Book, Gilmore, Donald L. with Giangreco, D.M, Eyewitness Vietnam: Firsthand Accounts from Operation Rolling Thunder to the Fall of Saigon (Copy 2)
Eyewitness Vietnam has a real 'you are there' feel to it. Maps and nearly 400 photographs - some previously unpublished - supplement the text and help place readers ritht in the middle of the action. A bonus CD with the actual recorded words of severl eyewitnesses adds to the feeling of authenticity.There is a Film, DVD inside the jacket cover titled, Eyewitness Vietnam.Eyewitness Vietnam has a real 'you are there' feel to it. Maps and nearly 400 photographs - some previously unpublished - supplement the text and help place readers ritht in the middle of the action. A bonus CD with the actual recorded words of severl eyewitnesses adds to the feeling of authenticity.vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam -- politics and government -- 1945-1975, operation rolling thunder, fall of saigon -
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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, McAulay, Lex, The Fighting First: Combat Operations in Vietnam 1968-69: The First Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (Copy 2)
This is the action-packed story of an Australian Infantry battalion during operations in South Vietnam in 1969. The Battalion is the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment on their second tour of duty in South VietnamThis is the action-packed story of an Australian Infantry battalion during operations in South Vietnam in 1969. The Battalion is the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment on their second tour of duty in South Vietnamaustralia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion, 1st, royal australian regiment, 1st battalion -
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Book, Holley, Byron, Vietnam, 1968-1969: A Battalion Surgeon's Journal
Bryon Holley spent the longest year of his young life in Vietnam as surgeon of the 4th Battalion of the 39th Regiment, 9th Infantry Division. He lived like a swamp rat in the boonies of the Mekong Delta, and his actions were sometimes all that made the difference between life or death,Bryon Holley spent the longest year of his young life in Vietnam as surgeon of the 4th Battalion of the 39th Regiment, 9th Infantry Division. He lived like a swamp rat in the boonies of the Mekong Delta, and his actions were sometimes all that made the difference between life or death,byron holley, 4th battalion of the 39th regiment, 9th infantry division, mekong delta -
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Uniform - Patch, US Army Airborne
Shoulder patch of United States Army 173rd Airborne Brigade. Known as the "Sky Soldiers", they served in Vietnam from 1965 to 1971, with 1,533 Killed in Action.Two-piece cloth United States airborne shoulder patch. Top one is curved, blue and bears the word AIRBORNE in white, the other is a blue squared-shield with a white border and white wing carrying a red bayonet.united states, airborne, vietnam, patch, 173rd airborne, us army, army airborne, badge, emblem -
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Book, Mailer, Norman, The Armies of the Night, 1968
An account of the anti-Vietnam demonstration held in Washington in October 1967 that is 'also about the nature of politics and power, about why the Americans should and should not be in Vietnam, it's about anxiety, middle age and marriage...about the art of writing...' it's about action, totalilarianism, voilence, fear, boredom and all the facets of contemporary American schizophrenia.An account of the anti-Vietnam demonstration held in Washington in October 1967 that is 'also about the nature of politics and power, about why the Americans should and should not be in Vietnam, it's about anxiety, middle age and marriage...about the art of writing...' it's about action, totalilarianism, voilence, fear, boredom and all the facets of contemporary American schizophrenia. 1961 - 1975 - united states, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives, american, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - demonstrations-united states -
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Book, Moore, Harold G (Lt. Gen Ret) and Galloway, Joseph, We Were Soldiers Once - and Young: The Battle That Changed The War In Vietnam. (Copy 2)
Vietnam, November 1965, 450 men of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, under the command of Lt. Col. Hal Moore, are dropped by helicopter into a small clearing in the La Drang Valley and immediately surrounded by 2,000 North Vietnamese soldiers. Three days later, only two and a half miles away, a sister battalion is chopped to pieces. Together, these actions at the landing zones X-ray and Albany constitute one of the most savage and significant battles of the Vietnam War and set the tome of the conflict to come.Vietnam, November 1965, 450 men of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, under the command of Lt. Col. Hal Moore, are dropped by helicopter into a small clearing in the La Drang Valley and immediately surrounded by 2,000 North Vietnamese soldiers. Three days later, only two and a half miles away, a sister battalion is chopped to pieces. Together, these actions at the landing zones X-ray and Albany constitute one of the most savage and significant battles of the Vietnam War and set the tome of the conflict to come.united states. army, la drang valley (vietnam) , battle of, 1965, battle of la drang valley, 1st battalion, 7th cavalry -
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Book, Cosgrove, Peter (General Sir), You Shouldn't Have Joined: A Memoir, 2020
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, Dolan, Edward F, MIA: missing in action: A Vietnam Drama, 1989
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).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 -
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Book - Too Bold To Die: The Making of Australian War Heroes, McPhedran, Ian, 2013
Award-winning journalist and bestselling author Ian McPhedran uncovers compelling stories of extreme bravery in action from WW2 to today.non-fictionAward-winning journalist and bestselling author Ian McPhedran uncovers compelling stories of extreme bravery in action from WW2 to today.bravery, medals, heroes -
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Document - Telegram
A copy of the urgent telegram was was sent to Mr Walter Henry Noack (father of Errol Noack) saying " It is with deep regret that I have learned that your son 4717546 Private Erroll Wayne Noack has died of wounds received in action on 24th May 1966 in Vietnam. I desire to convey to you in your sad bereavement my sincere personal sympathy as well as that of the Government Of The Commonwealth Of Australia and of the Military Board. .. Malcolm Fraser - Minister for the Armytelegram, noack, errol, pte noack, killed in action, malcolm fraser, minister for the army