The author joined the Australian Regular Army in 1966. After initial ten weeks recruit training at Kapooka, went to Infantry centre, Bardia Barracks at Ingleburn to complete ten weeks of Corps Trainingvietnam war, 1961-1975 - poetry, war poetry - australian

This is the graphic and untold story of the pilots and crews of Australia's fleet of Iroquois helicopters during the Vietnam War - their triumphs and losses, and the legacy of the experience that many still carry today. vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, australian, military helicopters -- vietnam, royal australian air force

Fifty years after they served Australia in the Vietnam War, sixteen veterans of that conflict who live in the Yarra Valley sat down with the Mt Evelyn RSL's historian and revealed, some for the first time, their experiences before, during and after the war. 1961-1975 -- veterans -- victoria -- yarra valley, veterans -- victora -- yarra valley -- biography, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, australian.

A masterly chronicle of one of the devasting international conflicts of the twentieth century.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, vietnam -- history -- 1945-1975

When journalist and historian Mark Dapin first interviewed Vietnam veterans and wrote about the war, he swallowed (and regurgitated) every popular misconception. He wasn't alone. In Australia's Vietnam, Dapin argues that every stage of Australia's Vietnam War has been misremembered and obscured by myth. He disproves claims that every national serviceman was a volunteer; questions the idea that Australian troops committed atrocities; debunks the fallacy that there were no welcome hope parades until 1987; and rebuts the fable that returned soldiers were met by spitting protesters at Australian airports 1961-1975 -- participation, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, australian, national service -- australia -- history

Mick Berrigan was critically wounded in Vietnam in 1967. He returned to Australia and a system which was totally unprepared to rehabilitate him of provide any support for his extensive brain injury. This is the story of his courage and persistence in his fight to be his own person. It is about his parents and affect their constant search for help on Mick's behalf had on their lives. It is also about me, his sister, and how I became his 'significant other'.vietnam war, 1961-1975, war wounds -- biography, rehabilitation -- australia -- biography

Mick Berrigan was critically wounded in Vietnam in 1967. He returned to Australia and a system which was totally unprepared to rehabilitate him of provide any support for his extensive brain injury. This is the story of his courage and persistence in his fight to be his own person. It is about his parents and affect their constant search for help on Mick's behalf had on their lives. It is also about me, his sister, and how I became his 'significant other'.vietnam war, 1961-1975, war wounds -- biography, rehabilitation -- australia -- biography

Ammo was low no grenades the VC were all around us out of the 7 men around the M60, I had lost one dean and one wounded there was nothing I could do. 1961-1975 - participation, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - campaigns, fire support base - coral

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

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

The political and personal controversy over our involvement in the Vietnam war still rages. Only those who were there can tell the story.australia. army. topographical survey troop, 1st, military topography - vietnam, nui dat

Stories of Australian nurses who have served in World War One, World War Two and Vietnamaustralian army nurses, nurses, vietnam, gallipoli

We all make decisions every day - they shape the lives we lead. In times of war, decision-making can take on a greter signifiance. australia. army - aboriginal troops, vietnam, world war one

We know about the politics that got us into and out of the war. We know about the big battles Long Tan, Coral, Balmoral, Binh Ba.. We know about the soial issues, conscription, drugs, moratotiums, the uneasy returns home... And we know about the legacy: the trauma. the PTSD. the divorces, the suicides.....nui dat, vietnam, 1 rar, 161 recce flight, 2 rar, aattv, binh ba, propaganda, battle of long tan

A collecion of stories of local Bendigo veterans and their time in Vietnam.veitnam, veterans

The air war over vietnam involved a wide variety of operations- from air-to-air combat to massive and concentreated aerial bombardment.vietnam, american aircraft and helicopters

David Halberstam has drawn this sharp picture of the war in Vietnamvietnam, saigon

In 100 Missions North, Ken Ball recounts the harrowing sorties that he and his fellow U.S. Air Force pilots made while flying F105-Thunderchiefs - the famous "Thus" - in vietnam in 1966 and 1967.vietnam, u.s air force, f-105 thunderchiefs

The air war in South Vietnam seemed endless to those who fought it.south vietnam, army, australia. royal australian navy, air force, cia

Illustrated with nore than 300 full-colour and duotone photographs and maps, this history covers th entire Vietnam War from the first entrance of U.S. places to the prisoners of war.u.s air force, u.s. army, marines, u.s. navy, vietnam

The story of Australia's Air War in Vietnam 1964 - 197235 sqn raaf, 161 recce, target charlie, australian servicemen, new zealand servicemen

The Vietnam War years are officially classified as the period between 5 August 1964 and 7 May 1975. During that time over nine million Americans were on active duty. Over 3.4 million personnel served in Southeast Asia.vietam, misty, american servicement

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

This item was purchased in Vietnam by serviceman Roger Budd as a gift. It contributes to an understanding of the experience of family and friends of those who served in the war in Vietnam.Patterned mauve silk dressing gown lined with white silk. Has embroidered patterns and dark blue rickrack on cuffs, pocket and front openings. silk dressing gown, vietnam, souvenir, gown, vietnamese, silk, budd, roger budd

This item commemorates the war in Vietnam and was a gift presented to the National Vietnam Veterans Museum by the Victorian chapter of the Vietnamese Community in Australia in 2012.An olive green wine bottle with black screw cap. The label shows two armed soldiers in full pack with an Australian flag on the top left corner. Vietnamese Community in Aust - Victorian Chapter 2012/"Lest We Forget/Side By Side: Hanh Quan Phoi Hop. 1962-1975/Vietnam inscription 1961 - 1975 -- veterans -- australia, wine bottle, vietnamese community in australia, vietnamese community

This item commemorates the war in Vietnam. It belonged to M F Hart, Leading Stores Assistant Victualling, Royal Australian Navy, who served on HMAS Vampire in November 1972.A navy blue cotton baseball cap with with a black peak. Peak embossed with Navy insignia. Embroidered with HMAS Vampire in words and image on front.H.M.A.S Vampire/ 11 NAVYnavy, h.m.a.s vampire d11, hart, vietnam, chief petty officer, hmas vampire., maxwell hart

This item contributes to an understanding of the impact that involvement in the war in Vietnam had on Australian servicemen.A male singer holding a guitar in front of a microphone on stage and three males in the background. abc, singer, brian may, ray gibson, comedian, christmas, vietnam, music

This item commemorates the war in VietnamA copy of three pages listing names and dates of performers in alphabetical order. The Artistsartists, singers, entertainers, vietnam, concerts