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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
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Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of Engineers, from 17 Construction Squadron, use a front end loader to deliver rock into a mobile crusher used to prepare fine rock material for all types of foundation work, used in construction projects throughout Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam.photograph, engineers, 17 const sqn, phuoc tuy province, gibbons collection catalogue, photographer, vietnam war, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of diggers with a mobile service unit from the Royal Australian Mechanical and Electrical Engineers. They are servicing a front end loader of 17 Construction Squadron, working on the road construction between Dat Do and the Phuoc Tuy Province capital Baria.photograph, raeme, 17 const sqn, dat do, phuoc tuy province, baria, gibbons collection catalogue, digger, photographer, vietnam war, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of the Australian Ambassador to South Vietnam, Mr Ralph Harry, inspecting a front-end loader at Phuoc Tuy Province Capital, Baria prior to a handing over ceremony of the machine and other equipment to the Provincial Chief Lt Col Nguyen Ba Truoc.photograph, mr ralph harry (australian ambassador to south vietnam), phuoc tuy province, baria, provincial chief lt col nguyen ba truoc, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Chinnery, Philip, Air War in Vietnam. (Copy 1)
... States was involved in the affairs of Vietnam, from the end ...For 30 years the United States was involved in the affairs of Vietnam, from the end of World War 2 until the final collapse of the South in 1975.For 30 years the United States was involved in the affairs of Vietnam, from the end of World War 2 until the final collapse of the South in 1975. vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - aerial operations, american -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Chinnery, Philip, Air War in Vietnam. (Copy 2)
... States was involved in the affairs of Vietnam, from the end ...For 30 years the United States was involved in the affairs of Vietnam, from the end of World War 2 until the final collapse of the South in 1975.For 30 years the United States was involved in the affairs of Vietnam, from the end of World War 2 until the final collapse of the South in 1975.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - aerial operations, american -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Shaw, Ian W, Operation Babylift, 2019
... 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.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, Dockery, Kevin, Operation Thunderhead: The True Story of Vietnam's Final POW Rescue Mission - and the Last Navy Seal Killed in Country, 2008
... and prisons North Vietnamese Prisoners of war - United States Vietnam ...As the Vietnam War ground to an end, American forces were being withdrawn from combat duty. But some were still fighting for their lives: the prisioners of war. There were two operations lauched to rescue the POWs. One - the legendary Son Tay Raid - was revealed to the public. The other was classified as Top Secret. This is the incredible true story of that almost-forgotten mission..As the Vietnam War ground to an end, American forces were being withdrawn from combat duty. But some were still fighting for their lives: the prisioners of war. There were two operations lauched to rescue the POWs. One - the legendary Son Tay Raid - was revealed to the public. The other was classified as Top Secret. This is the incredible true story of that almost-forgotten mission.. 1961-1975 - prisoners and prisons, north vietnamese, prisoners of war - united states, vietnam war - 1961-1975 - search and rescue operations, u.s. navy seals, operation thunderbird, pows, son tay raid -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Nguyen, Lien-Hang T, Hanoi's War: An International History of the War for Peace in Vientnam, 2012
... and American intervention ended. Hanoi's War: An International History ...While most historians of the Vietnam War focus on the origins of U.S. involvement and the Americanization of the conflict, Lien-Hang T. Nguyen examines the international context in which North Vietnamese leaders pursued the war and American intervention ended.While most historians of the Vietnam War focus on the origins of U.S. involvement and the Americanization of the conflict, Lien-Hang T. Nguyen examines the international context in which North Vietnamese leaders pursued the war and American intervention ended. 1961-1975, vietnam (democratic republic), vietnam war, 1961-1975 - peace, mekong delta, red river delta, president nixon -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Lowe, Peter ed, The Vietnam War, 1998
The conflict in Vietnam continues to attract enormous attention as, one of the most divisive and traumatic events of the post 1945 eriod. For too long the issues have tended to revolve almost exclusively around Americam culpability, and this book is an attemp, using a wide, international range of contributors, to explain to students the wider meaning end efforts of the Vietnam conflict.The conflict in Vietnam continues to attract enormous attention as, one of the most divisive and traumatic events of the post 1945 eriod. For too long the issues have tended to revolve almost exclusively around Americam culpability, and this book is an attemp, using a wide, international range of contributors, to explain to students the wider meaning end efforts of the Vietnam conflict.vietnam war (1961-1975), north vietnam, south vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Prochnau, William, Once Upon a Distant War: Young War Correspondents and the Early Vietnam Battles, 1995
The American reporters who came to Vietnam in 1961 expected to write about an exotic little war in a country of tigers and elephants. What they found instead was a debacle in the making, in which American pilots flew missions illegally while their Vietnamese counterparts strafed the Presdential Palace. When they reported what they saw, they were pilloried for it at home. But the ended up making history simply by telling the truth.The American reporters who came to Vietnam in 1961 expected to write about an exotic little war in a country of tigers and elephants. What they found instead was a debacle in the making, in which American pilots flew missions illegally while their Vietnamese counterparts strafed the Presdential Palace. When they reported what they saw, they were pilloried for it at home. But the ended up making history simply by telling the truth. 1961-1975 - united states, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - press coverage - united states, war correspondents - united states, vietnamese, presidential palace -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Lomperis, Timothy J, The War Everyone Lost - and Won: America's intervention in Viet Nam's Twin Struggles, 1984
More than a decade after the end of direct military involvement, the ambiguous lessons of the Viet Nam War have continued to haunt American foreign policy.More than a decade after the end of direct military involvement, the ambiguous lessons of the Viet Nam War have continued to haunt American foreign policy.vietnamese conflict , 1961-1975., viet nam war, american foreign policy -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Capps, Walter ed, The Vietnam Reader, 1991
... -1975. Since the end of the Vietnam War, histories, films ...Since the end of the Vietnam War, histories, films, novels and poetry have sought to come to grips with the conflict's devastating effect on Asians and Americans, both those who fought and those who didn't.Since the end of the Vietnam War, histories, films, novels and poetry have sought to come to grips with the conflict's devastating effect on Asians and Americans, both those who fought and those who didn't.vietnamese conflict , 1961-1975. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Logevall, Fredrik, Choosing War: the Lost Chance for Peace and the Escalation of War in Vietnam, 1999
The Vietnam War. A quarter of a century has bassed since it ended for the United States, but is is with us stillThe Vietnam War. A quarter of a century has bassed since it ended for the United States, but is is with us stillvietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - united states, united states - foreign relations - vietnam, vietnam - foreign relations - united states -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Higgins, Hugh, Dasher Wheatley and Australia in Vietnam (Copy 1)
... Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Vietnam War 1961-1975 ...For this second edition the story has been extended to 1980. Three new chapters have been added describing the end of the war, including the decline of American involvement in the conflict and the Great Spring Offensive of 1975; the reunification of North and South and the beginning of reconstruction after the devastation; and the Socialist Republic's worsening relations with Kampuchea and China, which resulted in new wars.For this second edition the story has been extended to 1980. Three new chapters have been added describing the end of the war, including the decline of American involvement in the conflict and the Great Spring Offensive of 1975; the reunification of North and South and the beginning of reconstruction after the devastation; and the Socialist Republic's worsening relations with Kampuchea and China, which resulted in new wars.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - united states, vietnam - history - 1945-1975, great spring offensive -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Matsakis, Aphrodite, Vietnam Wives: Facing the Challenges of Life with Veterans Suffering Post-Traumatic Stress. (Copy 1)
Vietnam Wives is a profoundly moving book on the phycological and social consequences of war for families; a "must read" for anyone interested in the realities of war. It should be required reading for all politicians. There are lots of helpful suggestions for wives at the endVietnam Wives is a profoundly moving book on the phycological and social consequences of war for families; a "must read" for anyone interested in the realities of war. It should be required reading for all politicians. There are lots of helpful suggestions for wives at the end post-traumatic stress disorder - patients - family relationships, veterans - united states - mental health, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - psychological aspects -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Luu Van Loi and Nguyen Anh Vu, Le Duc Tho-Kissinger Negotiations in Paris, 1996
... Republic Vietnam War 1961-1975 -- Peace The Vietnam war ended ...The Vietnam war ended exactly 20 years ago. The relations between Vietnam and the USA are in a process of normalization,The Vietnam war ended exactly 20 years ago. The relations between Vietnam and the USA are in a process of normalization, 1961-1975 -- diplomatic history, united states -- foreign relations -- vietnam (democrartic republic, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- peace -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Matsakis, Aphrodite, Vietnam Wives: Facing The Challenges Of Life With Veterans Suffering Post-Traumatic Stress (Copy 3), 1996
Vietnam Wives is a profoundlly moving book on the phychological and social consequences of war for families; a "must read" for anyone interested in the realities of war. It should be required reading for all politicans. There are lots of helpful suggestions for wives at the end.Vietnam Wives is a profoundlly moving book on the phychological and social consequences of war for families; a "must read" for anyone interested in the realities of war. It should be required reading for all politicans. There are lots of helpful suggestions for wives at the end.post-traumatic stress disorder - patients - family relationships, veterans - united states - mental health, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - psychological aspects -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Halstead, Fred, Out Now! : A Participant's Account of the American Movement Against the Vietnam War
... Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Vietnam War (1961-1975 ...Out Now brings back vividly the whole story of the struggle to end the Vietnam War.Out Now brings back vividly the whole story of the struggle to end the Vietnam War.vietnam war (1961-1975) - united states, 1961-1975 - demonstrations - united states, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - protest movements - united states -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Blair, Anne, There to the Bitter End: Ted Serong in Vietnam (Copy 1), 2001
... to advise on the war. There to the Bitter End: Ted Serong in Vietnam ...In 1961, the CIA invited Serong, then in Burma, to Vietnam to advise on the war.In 1961, the CIA invited Serong, then in Burma, to Vietnam to advise on the war. armies - australia - officers - biography, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1075 - biography, ted serong -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Cantwell, Thomas, Conflict in Indochina: Contested Spaces, 2003
... for independence, from the mythological origins of its people to then end ...Conflict in Indochina provides the first comprehensive account of Vietnam's struggle for independence, from the mythological origins of its people to then end of the Second Indochina war.Conflict in Indochina provides the first comprehensive account of Vietnam's struggle for independence, from the mythological origins of its people to then end of the Second Indochina war.vietnamese conflict , 1961-1975 - textbooks, indochina -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Laugton, K. C, Not Quite Men, No Longer Boys (Copy 1)
Kenny was barely nineteen years old, a wide-eyed Aboriginal kid from the bush, when he left Australia for a tour of duty in Vietnam. From the fleshpots of Saigon to the 'sharp end' clearing mines at Nui Dat, there was a lot to learn for a young man in a strange country, fighting a murky, confusing war.Kenny was barely nineteen years old, a wide-eyed Aboriginal kid from the bush, when he left Australia for a tour of duty in Vietnam. From the fleshpots of Saigon to the 'sharp end' clearing mines at Nui Dat, there was a lot to learn for a young man in a strange country, fighting a murky, confusing war. australia. army - aboriginal troops, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Blair, Anne, There To The Bitter End: Ted Serong In Vietnam (Copy 2), 2001
... to advise on the war. There To The Bitter End: Ted Serong In Vietnam ...In 1961, the CIA invited Serong, then in Burma, to Vietnam to advise on the war.In 1961, the CIA invited Serong, then in Burma, to Vietnam to advise on the war. armies - australia - officers - biography, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1075 - biography, ted serong -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Dolan, Edward F, MIA: missing in action: A Vietnam Drama, 1989
... history - the Vietnam War - ended, but U.S. involvement ...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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Toggle rope
In the Vietnam conflict, Australian troops used these ropes at night and crossing rivers to assist in keeping soldiers together. They were also used with wooden poles when making stretchers in the field and to secure prisoners.Green fibre rope assembly, single leg, polyester toggle rope. Rope is coiled with a loop at both ends.toggle rope, vietnam war, military equipment, rope, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Radio Handset
A typical handset for a heavy duty radio communications set used in the field in Vietnam.Curved black plastic phone handset with coiled lead. There is a five pin plug/screw on plug at the end of the cord. Heavy duty unit.Handset H-250/U. Sonetronics Contract DAAB07-93-D-G010 US on handset. MFG 79 566 May 94 on the lead.handset, field radio, vietnam war, communications, signals, radio -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Radar Antenna, c. 1945
... started to become really useful nearing the war's end.... useful nearing the war's end. radar The antenna designation ...Airborne radar was developed as WWII progressed; it only started to become really useful nearing the war's end.Radar Antenna (Dish), forms part of the S.C.R. 717c search radar fitted to RAAF Liberators. It is an early microwave airborne pulse radar.The antenna designation is RC266radar -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Oral History, Alan Scarlett Story, 2014
Alan Scarlett was in the RAAF from 18/08/1943 until February 1946 and was a B-24 Liberator gunner between the end of 1943 and September 1945 with 21 Squadron.The oral history of Alan Scarlett is of historical significance because it provides a first hand account of the individual's experience during World War II as a member of the RAAF who trained at Tocumwal, Nhill and Leyburn. He saw active service in the Pacific conflict from Fenton and Morotai as a gunner on a B-24 Liberator. He was also air-crew during the repatriation of former World War II prisoners or war in 1945.A4 paper hand written transcript of 5 pagesBlack and white print of a B-24 Liberator at the top of the page. Werribee Liberator Restoration Visit. Neerim Men's Shed. Sunday 16th March 2014. -
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Museum and Archives
Memorabilia - Thai- Burma Dog Spike and sleeper
Built in 1942-1943, the Thai-Burma Railway was a 415 kilometre stretch of railway between Ban Pong, Thailand and Thanbyuzayat in Burma. It was constructed by the Japanese using civilian labourers and prisoners-of-war. It is estimated that 90,000 labourers and more than 12,000 POW’s died during construction of the railway.This is a commemorative object highlighting the role of medical personnel during the war and its impact on them personally and preofessionallyThis dogspike and its attached sleeper came from the Thai-Burma Railway. A dogspike is a rail fastening with a pointed end and a ‘plate holding’ head, giving the impression of a dog’s head. Built in 1942-1943, the Thai-Burma Railway was a 415 kilometre stretch of railway between Ban Pong, Thailand and Thanbyuzayat in Burma. It was constructed by the Japanese using civilian labourers and prisoners-of-war. It is estimated that 90,000 labourers and more than 12,000 POW’s died during construction of the railway. The dogspike was donated by Bill Sharp in 2014. It commemorates the Australian Medical personnel who became prisoners-of-war. they are listed on the plaque behind the spike.thai-burma, japanese, 1942-43, commemorative gift -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Dapin, Mark, The Nashos' War - Australia's National Servicemen and Vietnam(Copy 2)
More than sixty-three thousand young Australians were drafted into national service during the Vietnam War. The 'nashos' were chosen by chance, when their brithdates were drawn from a lottery barrel. Not all of them ended up in vietnam, but their random fatee came to symbolise the war, and divide a nation.More than sixty-three thousand young Australians were drafted into national service during the Vietnam War. The 'nashos' were chosen by chance, when their brithdates were drawn from a lottery barrel. Not all of them ended up in vietnam, but their random fatee came to symbolise the war, and divide a nation. vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- participation, australian, draft -- australia -- history, australia -- armed forces -- recruiting, enlistment -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Carhart, Tom, Battles and Campaigns in Vietnam 1954 - 1984, 1984
The war that has raged in and around Vietnam - with no end in sight - is one of the crucial conflicts of our time.The war that has raged in and around Vietnam - with no end in sight - is one of the crucial conflicts of our time.vietnam war - battle plans, vietnam war, 1961 - 1975 - campaigns