Index, ill, p.491.non-fictionThis story weaves through the paddy fields and the suburbs, from Vung Tau and Long Tan, to Bankstown and Broadmeadows, and tells of the long hard road Australia took that us travel from innocence to bitterness, and from despair to redemption.vietnam - history 1945-1975, vietnam conflict - australian involvement

Index, bib, ill, p.241.non-fictionIn 1968, in the western jungle of Vietnam near Laos, a Special Forces Company, under the command of an Australian Army Captain, supported by a Marine artillery detachment, occupied an old French fort, on a hill known as Ngok Tavak. The circumstances of the battle that ensued, and the subsequent retreat from Ngok Tavak, left in their wake issues that cried out for resolution for decades after the event. A number of American bodies were left where they had fallen during the battle, and another American, the nephew of Katharine Hepburn, went missing. After speaking extensively to the battle survivors and loved ones of the American warriors, and searching through accounts from official reports that included Vietnamese documents, eyewitness statements and war diaries, Bruce Davies has pieced together the evidence that will bring resolution to the questions that still haunt many of those connected to the battle. A story that needed to be told for the veterans who survived and for those who did not, for their families and for the sake of history. Lieutenant Colonel Brian Cooper (Retd), Australian Infantry, South Vietnam 1971-72vietnam - history 1945-1975, vietnam - special forces

A contour map showing ATF Base Patrols.atf base patrols

An article from the Kerang New Times newspaper dated January 12, 1968 showing two soldiers in civilian clothing trying on a conical MP hat in Saigon. the soldiers names are Cpl Mal hatch from Fulhana SA and Cpl bernie Storer of Swan Hill. both soldiers are members of the Provost Detachment at Australian Force Headquarters in Saigon.newspaper, saigon, australian force headquarters

Framed coloured photograph collage of 3RAR 1967/68. From top LTOR - Photograph of mascot dog Sadie next to soldiers drinking VB, Photograph of SGT Ray Ewell, Photograph of two soldiers in jungle green, photograph of soldiers relaxing with VB's on patrol, Photograph of Sadie.RAR Badge, Infantry Combat Badgephotograph, 3rar, c coy, sgt ray ewell

Three Glossy Photograph with descriptions Three Article, Clippings - Newcastle Monday February 12 1968newspaper, photograph

White material flag with black bordered yellow centre, black wide stripe diagonally across yellow with horses head to one sideflag

propaganda, document

Booklet containing disturbing images and accounts: 6 pages. Sticker top right hand side with Peace dove covering bombs. Soldiers marching carrying US Flag.booklet

Laminated typed Letter on yellowed foolscap paper. It outlines what to expect from your returning Veteran. Thirteen paragraphs listing behaviour to expect.letter

Two coloured Photograph to Commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in melbourne 18th August 2006 Photo 1. Veterans with Banners in front of Shrine Photo 2. Cross in front of Shrine of RemembrancePlaque on Cross, various Bannersbattle of long tan, 40th anniversary, photograph, vietnam veterans day

A framed coloured photograph and a Document. Document is a Tribute to Pte Roost Written by his wife Cheryl Roost Photo - Photograph of gravestone of Pte C W Roost 4 BN RAR 23 December 1968RAR Insignia On Gravestonedocument, photograph, pte c w roost, 4 bn rar, cheryl roost

Collection of R.A.N. BadgesOn Badgesframed document, r.a.n., badges

In a black frame is a Poster for 25th Anniversary Reunion held in FSPB - Townsville 16-24th August 1997framed poster, national reunion, vietnam veterans

Photograph Collage of four black and white Photograph. 1. Eight Huey Helicopters landing for Troop Extraction. 2. Aerial photograph of Aircraft Carrier 3. Injured Soldier in Field Hospital. 4. Soldier in Jungle greens with M16photograph, huey helicopter, m16 assult rifle, aircraft carrier