Showing 390 items matching "vietnam war 1961-1975 – history"
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Book, Bolinda Press, The soldier's story, 1986
The controversial Battle at Xa Long Tan was not only a critical episode in Australias Vietnam involvement, it was also a textbook nightmare in the history of jungle warfare. Reconstructing this dramatic action from secret documents and the vivid recollections of many diggers who fought at Long Tan, Terry Burstall challenges the official army version.Index, bibliography, ill, maps, p.253.non-fictionThe controversial Battle at Xa Long Tan was not only a critical episode in Australias Vietnam involvement, it was also a textbook nightmare in the history of jungle warfare. Reconstructing this dramatic action from secret documents and the vivid recollections of many diggers who fought at Long Tan, Terry Burstall challenges the official army version. vietnam war 1961-1975 – australian involvement, vietnam war 1961-1975 – battles – long tan -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Allen & Unwin et al, The men who persevered : Australia's most highly decorated unit to fight in the Viet Nam War, 2005
The story of the forst Australians to serve in Vietnam - the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam.Index, bibliography, notes, ill, maps, p.418.non-fictionThe story of the forst Australians to serve in Vietnam - the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam.vietnam war 1961-1975 – australian involvement, australian army training team vietnam - history -
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Book, Thomas Dunne Books et al, SEAL warrior death in the dark : Vietnam, 1968-1972, 2009
A vivid, riveting account of highly decorated Navy SEAL Thomas H. Keith's Vietnam tour of duty and his profoundly revealing first-hand experience with the emergence of modern guerrilla warfare. The old battle tactics were useless for the U.S. soldiers in Vietnam, who were fighting a guerrilla war on foreign soil for the first time in American historyIndex, bibliography, ill, p.268.non-fictionA vivid, riveting account of highly decorated Navy SEAL Thomas H. Keith's Vietnam tour of duty and his profoundly revealing first-hand experience with the emergence of modern guerrilla warfare. The old battle tactics were useless for the U.S. soldiers in Vietnam, who were fighting a guerrilla war on foreign soil for the first time in American historyvietnam war 1961-1975 - guerilla operations, vietnam war 1961-1975 - us involvement -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Allen & Unwin, The Fighting First : combat operations in Vietnam, 1968-69, the First Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, 1991
... Vietnam war 1961-1975 – Regimental histories - Australia ...An account of the combat operations in Vietnam of the first battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment.Index, ill, maps, p.283.An account of the combat operations in Vietnam of the first battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment.vietnam war 1961-1975 – australian involvement, vietnam war 1961-1975 – regimental histories - australia -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, The Team : Australian Army advisers in Vietnam 1962-1972, 1984
... Vietnam war 1961-1975 – Regimental histories - Australia ...the official history of the Australian army training team in Vietnam between 1962 and 1972Index, bibliography, notes, ill, maps, p.534.the official history of the Australian army training team in Vietnam between 1962 and 1972vietnam war 1961-1975 – australian involvement, vietnam war 1961-1975 – regimental histories - australia -
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Book, Australian Military History Publication, Viet Nam diggers' language : abbreviations, acronyms, terms and jargon, of the Viet Nam war, 2006
A reference book intended to help those who struggle with military jargon, especially in relation to the Vietnam conflictIndex, bibliography, ill, p.212.non-fictionA reference book intended to help those who struggle with military jargon, especially in relation to the Vietnam conflictvietnam war 1961-1975 – australian involvement, english language - australia - slang -
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Book, Latrobe University et al, Australia's Vietnam war in history and memory, 2002
Vietnam War - Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War - Conscription - Protests against involvement in Vietnam WarIll, maps. p.120.non-fictionVietnam War - Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War - Conscription - Protests against involvement in Vietnam Warvietnam war - 1961-1975, vietnam war - 1961-1975 - politics and government - australia -
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Book, Osprey Publishing, Vietnam tracks : armor in battle 1945-75, 1982
The role of armoured vehicles in the Vietnam conflictIll, maps, p.191.non-fictionThe role of armoured vehicles in the Vietnam conflictvietnam war 1961-1975 - armoured vehicles, armoured vehicles - vietnam war - history -
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Book, Arch Cape Press, Vietnam : the war in the air, 1987
An illustrated history of the air war during the Vietnam conflictIndex, bibliography, ill, maps, p.255.non-fictionAn illustrated history of the air war during the Vietnam conflictvietnam conflict 1961-1975 - history, vietnam conflict 1961-1975 - aerial operations -
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Book, Michael Joseph, Vietnam : the decisive battles, 1990
... -and-the-dandenong-ranges Vietnam conflict 1961-1975 - History Vietnam war ...Illustrates the decisive battle of the Vietnam war that led to the ultimate American defeatIndex, bib, ill, maps, p.200.non-fictionIllustrates the decisive battle of the Vietnam war that led to the ultimate American defeatvietnam conflict 1961-1975 - history, vietnam war - battles -
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Book, Bison Group, The Vietnam War, day by day, 1989
A chronological history of the Vietnam conflictIndex, ill, maps, p.224.A chronological history of the Vietnam conflictvietnam conflict 1961-1975 - history, vietnam conflict - 1961-1975 - pictorial works -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Bison Group, The complete military history of the Vietnam War, 1990
... Vietnam conflict 1961-1975 - History That the Vietnam War ...That the Vietnam War represents a watershed in American military and political history no one doubts. But what sor of a watershed was it? Certainly it caused many americans to lose sme cherished illusions about why the United States goes to war, how it fights a war and on what terms it is willing to end a war. But in place of those lost illusions was anything substantial really learned?Index, ill, maps, p.176.That the Vietnam War represents a watershed in American military and political history no one doubts. But what sor of a watershed was it? Certainly it caused many americans to lose sme cherished illusions about why the United States goes to war, how it fights a war and on what terms it is willing to end a war. But in place of those lost illusions was anything substantial really learned?vietnam conflict - 1961-1975 - pictorial works, vietnam conflict 1961-1975 - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Bison Books, The pictorial history of the Vietnam War, 1988
Explores in graphic detail the conflict in Vietnam from the origins to the American defeatIndex, ill, maps, p.208.Explores in graphic detail the conflict in Vietnam from the origins to the American defeatvietnam conflict 1961-1975 - history, vietnam conflict - 1961-1975 - pictorial works -
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Book, Lifetime Distributors Pty. Ltd, Title Vietnam : a war lost and won, 2004
... -and-the-dandenong-ranges Vietnam conflict 1961-1975 - History Vietnam war ...This comprehensive and balanced account provides a highly original look at the emotive impact of the first 'media' war, charting not only the course of the war in Vietnam, but also seeking to place American involvement in Vietnam in historical perspective. The book also includes first-hand testimony on the highly charged issue of American personnel who went missing in action.Index, ill, map, p.240non-fictionThis comprehensive and balanced account provides a highly original look at the emotive impact of the first 'media' war, charting not only the course of the war in Vietnam, but also seeking to place American involvement in Vietnam in historical perspective. The book also includes first-hand testimony on the highly charged issue of American personnel who went missing in action. vietnam conflict 1961-1975 - history, vietnam war 1961-1975 - us involvement -
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Book, Picador, A bright shining lie : John Paul Vann and America in Vietnam, 1988
Sheehan's tragic biography of John Paul Vann is also a sweeping history of America's seduction, entrapment and disillusionment in Vietnam.non-fictionSheehan's tragic biography of John Paul Vann is also a sweeping history of America's seduction, entrapment and disillusionment in Vietnam. vietnam war 1961-1975 - american involvement, vietnam war 1961-1975 - biography -
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Book, Peter Fitzsimons, The battle of Long Tan, 2022
By far the deadliest battle for Australian forces in Vietnam, the Battle of Long Tan has a proud place in the annals of Australian military history - and every ANZAC who fought there could hold his head high. Peter FitzSimons, Australia's greatest storyteller, tells the real story of this classic battle. He reveals the horror, the bravery, the wins and the losses that faced our soldiers. He brings to life the personal stories of the men who fought, the events leading up to that memorable battle and the long war that followed, and the political decisions made in the halls of power that sealed their fates. The Battle of Long Tan is an engrossing and powerful history that shows the costs of war never end.Index, bib, notes, ill, p.427.non-fictionBy far the deadliest battle for Australian forces in Vietnam, the Battle of Long Tan has a proud place in the annals of Australian military history - and every ANZAC who fought there could hold his head high. Peter FitzSimons, Australia's greatest storyteller, tells the real story of this classic battle. He reveals the horror, the bravery, the wins and the losses that faced our soldiers. He brings to life the personal stories of the men who fought, the events leading up to that memorable battle and the long war that followed, and the political decisions made in the halls of power that sealed their fates. The Battle of Long Tan is an engrossing and powerful history that shows the costs of war never end.vietnam conflict - australian involvement, vietnam war - 1961-1975 - politics and government - australia -
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Book, Peregrine Publishing, Fire mission 106 battery : young Australian gunners in the Vietnam War, 2020
... -and-the-dandenong-ranges Vietnam war 1961-1975 – Regimental histories ...Recollections of young Australian artillery gunners during the Vietnam conflictIll, p.168.non-fictionRecollections of young Australian artillery gunners during the Vietnam conflictvietnam war 1961-1975 – regimental histories - australia, vietnam conflict - australian involvement -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, A collection of various coloured & b/w Photograph of naval ships
... . Royal Australian Navy -- History -- Vietnam War 1961-1975 Some ...Some photos are b/w & others are coloured.naval ships, australia. royal australian navy -- history -- vietnam war, 1961-1975 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, The Book in a Box
A biographical history of the author's time in Vietnam.vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives - australian, vietnam war, 1961 - 1975 -- veterans -- australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Wing over Vietnam, Vol. 2, 1999
... -- History Vietnam War 1961-1975 -- Aerial Operations Military ...united states. air force -- history, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, military helicopters -- vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Wings over Vietnam: Volume 1, 1996
... -- History Vietnam War 1961-1975 -- Aerial Operations Military ...united states. air force -- history, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, military operations, aerial -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Wings over Vietnam: Volume 3, 1996
... -- History Vietnam War 1961-1975 -- Aerial Operations Military ...united states. air force -- history, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, military operations, aerial -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Long Tan and beyond: Alpha Company 6 RAR in Vietnam (Copy 1), 2006
... War 1961-1975 - Regimental histories - Australia Long Tan ...australia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion, 6th. alpha company - history, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Dorr, Rpbert F, Air War Hanoi
This is a history of military engagement. Its subjects are the forces and the men committed to battle in the prolonged air contest between United States and North Vietnam.This is a history of military engagement. Its subjects are the forces and the men committed to battle in the prolonged air contest between United States and North Vietnam.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - aerial operations - american, north vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Condon, Peter, Cleared Hot: Book Two: Forward Air Controller Stories from the Vietnam war
A collection of histories by US Air Force and allied forward Air Controllers from the Southeast Asia War 1961-1975A collection of histories by US Air Force and allied forward Air Controllers from the Southeast Asia War 1961-1975vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - aerial operations - american, us air force -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Morris, Virginia, The Road to Freedom: A History of the Ho Chi Minh
The Ho Chi Minh Trail was a decisive factor in the defeat of American forces in the Vietnam War. At the peak of its 16 years' operation, the Trail ran through North and South Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.The Ho Chi Minh Trail was a decisive factor in the defeat of American forces in the Vietnam War. At the peak of its 16 years' operation, the Trail ran through North and South Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - transportation, ho chi minh trail -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, McMahon, Robert J, Major Problems in the History of the Vietnam War: Documents and Essays (Copy 1), 2003
... Vietnam War 1961-1975 -- United States -- Diplomatic history ...U.S. intervention in vietnam grew slowly in the first years after the Second World War - almost imperceptibly so to most Americans. but an ever-deepening committment soon became evident.U.S. intervention in vietnam grew slowly in the first years after the Second World War - almost imperceptibly so to most Americans. but an ever-deepening committment soon became evident. 1961-1975 -- sources, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- united states -- diplomatic history, united states -- foreign relations -- vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Shaw, Ian W, Operation Babylift, 2019
... -- Vietnam -- History -- 20th century Vietnam War 1961-1975 ...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, Greco, Frank, Running Recon: A Photo Journey with SOG Special Ops aAong the Ho Chi Minh Trail, 2004
... 1961-1975 -- Regimental histories -- United States Vietnam War ...Running Recon is a combination military memoir and combat photography book. It reflects both the author's experiences in Kontum, Vietnam, from April 1969 to April 1970 as part of the top secret Studies and Obversation Group (SOG ).Running Recon is a combination military memoir and combat photography book. It reflects both the author's experiences in Kontum, Vietnam, from April 1969 to April 1970 as part of the top secret Studies and Obversation Group (SOG ).united states. military assistance command, vietnam. studies and observations group -- history, 1961-1975 -- regimental histories -- united states, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- reconnaissance operations, green berets, sog, vietnam. studies and observations group -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Triumph Forsaken: the Vietnam War, 1954-1965. (Copy 1), 2006
vietnamese conflict , 1961-1975., vietnam - history - 1945-1975.