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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Australia. Dept of Defence, Army: the First 200 Years
They fought on the African Veldt. They fought in the mud-choked trenches of France. they fought in the searing heat of the Western Desert and the tropocal jungles of the pacific and Vietnam...australia's soldiers.They fought on the African Veldt. They fought in the mud-choked trenches of France. they fought in the searing heat of the Western Desert and the tropocal jungles of the pacific and Vietnam...australia's soldiers.australia. army - history, australia. dept of defense - history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Horner, David, SAS: Phantoms of the Jungle: A history of the Australian Special Air Service. (Copy 1)
A gripping story of Australian soldiers at war, in Borneo and Vietnam vividly told and based on thorough research.A gripping story of Australian soldiers at war, in Borneo and Vietnam vividly told and based on thorough research.australia. army - commando troops, special air service regiment (australian army) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Newman, Kevin E. (Major), The Anzac Battalion: A Record Of The Tour of 2nd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, 1st Battalion, The Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (The Anzac Battalion) in South Vietnam, 1968-68 Vol 1
The 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment has had a colourful history since its foundation in Morotai in 1945.The 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment has had a colourful history since its foundation in Morotai in 1945.the anzac battalion, 1st battalion the royal newzealand infantry regiment, 2nd battalion royal australian regiment, anzac -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Palazzo, Albert, The Australian Army: A history Of Its Organisation 1901 - 2001
As the Australian Army begins its second century, it can look back on a proud and rich history that has seen it answer the nation's call during two world wars as well as a number of lesser conflicts.As the Australian Army begins its second century, it can look back on a proud and rich history that has seen it answer the nation's call during two world wars as well as a number of lesser conflicts.australia. army - history, australia - history, military -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Shaw, Ian W, Operation Babylift, 2019
the incredible story of the inspiring Australian women who rescued hundreds of orphans at the end of the Vietnam War.the incredible story of the inspiring Australian women who rescued hundreds of orphans at the end of the Vietnam War.refugee children -- vietnam -- history -- 20th century, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- children, volunteer workers in social service -- australia -- biography -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Lewis, Stephen, Voyages to Vietnam: Photographs by Australian Naval and Military Veterans on the Vietnam Conflict, 2004
Voyages to Vietnam is a unique collection of over 600 photographs taken by naval and military veterans of the Vietnam conflict.Photograph by Australian Naval and military veterans of the Vietnam conflict. (Copy 1).Voyages to Vietnam is a unique collection of over 600 photographs taken by naval and military veterans of the Vietnam conflict.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - participation, australian - pictorial works, australia. royal australian navy -- pictorial works, australia. royal australian navy -- history -- vietnam war, 1961-1975, australian artillery regiment -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Cecil, Michael K, Mud And dust: Australian Army Vehicles and Artillery in Vietnam (Copy 2)
It's the only place in the world where you can be bogged down in mud up to your neck and get dust in your eyes.It's the only place in the world where you can be bogged down in mud up to your neck and get dust in your eyes. vehicles, military -- vietnam -- history, army -- equipment -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Grandin, Bob, Answering the Call: Life Of A Helicopter Pilot In Vientnam And Beyond, 2019
Written from the 1966 logbook of Bob Grandin, Huey helicopter pilot and co-pilot in Nui Dat, during the Vietnam War, including his involvement in resupply during the battle of Long Tan. Newspaper articles and photographs feature throughout. The narrative also covers the impact of the war on Bob's psyche and relationships, and his struggle with PTSD.Written from the 1966 logbook of Bob Grandin, Huey helicopter pilot and co-pilot in Nui Dat, during the Vietnam War, including his involvement in resupply during the battle of Long Tan. Newspaper articles and photographs feature throughout. The narrative also covers the impact of the war on Bob's psyche and relationships, and his struggle with PTSD.australia. royal australian air force. squadron, 9, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- veterans -- australia -- biography, helicopter - huey, nui dat, battle of long tan, ptsd -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Davies, Bruce, The Battle at Ngok Tavak: Allied Valor and Defeat in Vietnam, 2008
In May 1968, in the western jungle of Vietnam near Laos, a Special Force Company under the command of an Australian army captain, supported by a U.S. Marine Marine artillery detachedment, occupied an old French Fort on a hill known as Ngok Tavak.In May 1968, in the western jungle of Vietnam near Laos, a Special Force Company under the command of an Australian army captain, supported by a U.S. Marine Marine artillery detachedment, occupied an old French Fort on a hill known as Ngok Tavak.australia. army training team, vietnam., united states. marine corps -- history -- vietnam war, 1961-1975, battle of ngok tavak -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Vietnam: The Complete Story of the Australian War (Copy 2), 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, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- participation, australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- political aspects -- australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Williams, Captain Iain McLean, Vietnam: A Pictorial History of the Sixth Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (Copy 4)
This book is not an official history, but mainly a pictorial record of the Battalion's Tour of Active Service in South Vietnam.This book is not an official history, but mainly a pictorial record of the Battalion's Tour of Active Service in South Vietnam.australia - army. royal australian regiment battalion 6th, australia. army. battalion, 6th battalion -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Davise, Bruce and McKay, Gary, The Men Who Persevered: The AATTV - The Most Highly Decorated Australian Unit of the Vietnam war (Copy 7)
The AATTV was in Vietnam from July 1962 to December 1972. Nearly 1000 Australians and 11 New Zealand served with "The Team" during that time. They were advisers - sometimes commanders - who operated in small groups across a wide spectrum of military poss throughout the South.The AATTV was in Vietnam from July 1962 to December 1972. Nearly 1000 Australians and 11 New Zealand served with "The Team" during that time. They were advisers - sometimes commanders - who operated in small groups across a wide spectrum of military poss throughout the South. australia. army. australian army training team, vietnam, vietnam war 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia, aattv -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Murphy, John, Harvest of Fear: A history of Australia's Vietnam War, 1993
The most complete account yet of Australia's longest war.The most complete account yet of Australia's longest war.vietnamese conflict , 1961-1975 - australia, 1961-1975 - protest movements - australia, australian servicemen -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, English, Michael C, Brave Lads: The 3RAR Tour of Duty in South Vietnam, 1967-1968, 2008
Brave Lads is a long awaited unit history that fills a gap in the Australian military experience in South VietnamBrave Lads is a long awaited unit history that fills a gap in the Australian military experience in South Vietnamaustralia. australian army. battalion, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- regimental histories -- australia, 3rar -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Bourke, Mary, Keeping the Spirit Alive: The Story of the Phillip Island RSL
This book, Keeping the Spirit Alive, The Story of the Philip island RSL, is a journey through time and through the memories of its members.The story of the Phillip Island RSL.This book, Keeping the Spirit Alive, The Story of the Philip island RSL, is a journey through time and through the memories of its members.returned services league of australia. phillip island sub-branch -- history, veterans -- victoria -- phillip island -- history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Stockings, Craig ed. and Connor, John ed, The Shadow Men, 2017
Australian military history is full of big names that loom large in the public memory of the nation's wartime experiences - Monash, Chauvel, Jacka and Blamey. But what about the others, influential but lesser known army strategists and leaders, who shaped the Australian Army? this book pulls them out of the shadows.The leaders who shaped the Australian Army from the Veldt to Vietnam.Australian military history is full of big names that loom large in the public memory of the nation's wartime experiences - Monash, Chauvel, Jacka and Blamey. But what about the others, influential but lesser known army strategists and leaders, who shaped the Australian Army? this book pulls them out of the shadows.australia. army - officers - biography, australia. army - military personnel - biography -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Davies, Bruce and McKay, Gary, The Men Who Persevered: The AATTV - the most highly decorated Australian unit of the Viet Nam war (Copy 3)
The AATTV was in Vietnam from July 1962 to December 1972. Nearly 1000 Australians and 11 New Zealand served with "The Team" during that time. They were advisers - sometimes commanders - who operated in small groups across a wide spectrum of military poss throughout the SouthThe AATTV was in Vietnam from July 1962 to December 1972. Nearly 1000 Australians and 11 New Zealand served with "The Team" during that time. They were advisers - sometimes commanders - who operated in small groups across a wide spectrum of military poss throughout the South australia. army. australian army training team, vietnam, vietnam war 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia, aattv -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Hopkins, R.N. Major-General C.B.E, Australian Armour: A history of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps, 1927-1972, 1993
This is a story of Australian tanks and tank-men.This is a story of Australian tanks and tank-men.australia. army. royal australian armoured corps -- history, tank warfare -- history, vietnamese wars. military operations by australia. army. royal australian armoured corps. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Simmelhaig, Helen and Spenceley, G.F.R, For Australia's Sake: a history of Australia's involvement in nine wars
Tells the story of Australia's involvement in these wars, both on the battlefront and at home.Tells the story of Australia's involvement in these wars, both on the battlefront and at home.vietnam war, 1961-1975, australia -- armed forces -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Odgers, George, Army Australia. (Copy 1), 1993
Army Australia is the definitive history of Australian soldiers involved in conflicts from the Maori War of the 1860's through to the Gulf War and the peacekeeping operations in the Western Sahara and Cambodia.Army Australia is the definitive history of Australian soldiers involved in conflicts from the Maori War of the 1860's through to the Gulf War and the peacekeeping operations in the Western Sahara and Cambodia.australia. army -- history, australia. australian army -- history. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Barker, Theo, Craftsmen of the Australian Army: the story of RAEME, 1992
The Corps of Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) has the major responsibility for the maintenance, recovery and repair of the Army's electrical and mechanical equipment.The Corps of Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) has the major responsibility for the maintenance, recovery and repair of the Army's electrical and mechanical equipment.australia. army. corps of royal australian electrical and mechanical engineers - history, military engineering - australia - history - 20th century -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Odgers, George, The Royal Australian Navy: An Illustrated History, 1982
This is a fascinating account of the development of the RAN from the arrival of the First Fleet and Captain Arthur Phillip in 1788 up to the present day.This is a fascinating account of the development of the RAN from the arrival of the First Fleet and Captain Arthur Phillip in 1788 up to the present day.australia. royal australian navy -- history, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, McNeill, Ian, The Team: Australian Army Advisers in Vietnam 1962 - 1972 (Copy 3)
Inerest in the vietnam War has focussed on its global significance and on the domestic political responses which the war engendered.Inerest in the vietnam War has focussed on its global significance and on the domestic political responses which the war engendered.australia. army. australian army training team, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia, saigon, aattv -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, McNeill, Ian, To Long Tan: the Australian army & the Vietnam War (Copy 1)
To Long Tan conforms the well-earned reputation of Australian official histories for candour, critical analysis, and breadth of coverage.To Long Tan conforms the well-earned reputation of Australian official histories for candour, critical analysis, and breadth of coverage.australia. army. foreign service - vietnam, vietnam - armed forces, bien hoa, 173rd airborne brigade, 1rar, 161, 161 field battery, phuoc tuy, vung tau, nui, nui dat, binh ba, d445 battalion (nva/vietcong) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, McNeill, Ian, To Long Tan: The Australian Army and the Vietnam War 1950 - 1966 (Copy 2)
To Long Tan conforms the well-earned reputation of Australian official histories for candour, critical analysis, and breadth of coverage.To Long Tan conforms the well-earned reputation of Australian official histories for candour, critical analysis, and breadth of coverage.australia. army. foreign service - vietnam, vietnam - armed forces, bien hoa, 1rar, 173rd airborne brigade, 161 field battery, phuoc tuy, vung tau, nui, nui dat, d445 battalion (nva/vietcong), binh, binh ba -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Twelve in focus: 12th Field Regiment in South Vietnam
australia. army. field regiment, 12th, vietnam war, 1961-1975- regimental histories - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Carter, Surgeon Lt, Vendetta, Vietnam 1969-70
this book is the culmination of a lot of hard work and long hours by a great many people.this book is the culmination of a lot of hard work and long hours by a great many people.vendetta (destroyer), vietnam war, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, McKay, Gary, Vietnam Fragments: An oral history of Australians at war. (Copy 1)
Vietnam Fragments is a rare collection of impressions, reactions, feelings and fears - the often spell-bounding personal experiences of Australians who saw active service in the second Indo-China War. This was Australia's longest war.Vietnam Fragments is a rare collection of impressions, reactions, feelings and fears - the often spell-bounding personal experiences of Australians who saw active service in the second Indo-China War. This was Australia's longest war.vietnam war, 1961-1975- personal narratives, australian, australian army, indochina