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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Vietnamese Anticolonialism, 1885-1925 (Copy 2), 1971
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The Endless War: Vietnam's Struggle for Independence, 1989
The Endless War is dispassionate, deeply informed, yet touches on a crucial subject in an authoritative manner. It explains, above all, why the Vietnam War was won by the Vietnamese rather than lost by the French or Americans; it gives us a necessary understanding of the roots of revolutionary nationalism.The Endless War is dispassionate, deeply informed, yet touches on a crucial subject in an authoritative manner. It explains, above all, why the Vietnam War was won by the Vietnamese rather than lost by the French or Americans; it gives us a necessary understanding of the roots of revolutionary nationalism.vietnam history - 20th century, north vietnamese -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, 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, South Vietnamese Soldiers: Memories of the Vietnam War and After, 2016
In a powerful and eloquent book, Nguyen rewrites the South Vietnamese back into their own history and gives them back their voices.In a powerful and eloquent book, Nguyen rewrites the South Vietnamese back into their own history and gives them back their voices.veterans - vietnam (republic) - interviews, soldiers - vietnam (republic) - biography, republic of, republic of vietnam, south east asia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Vietnam: The Ten Thousand Day War (Copy 3)
At 7.53 on the morning of 30 April 1975, the last helicopter took of from the United States embassy compound in Saigon, bound for a waiting aircraft-carrier in the South China Sea. After thirty years - more that ten thousand days - the Vietnam War was over.At 7.53 on the morning of 30 April 1975, the last helicopter took of from the United States embassy compound in Saigon, bound for a waiting aircraft-carrier in the South China Sea. After thirty years - more that ten thousand days - the Vietnam War was over.vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam - history - 1945-1975, saigon, south china sea, united states embassy -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, 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, America's Longest War: The United States And Vietnam, 1950-1975.(3rd ed.)
The United States of America and Vietnam from 1950 to 1975The United States of America and Vietnam from 1950 to 1975vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - united states, vietnam - history - 1945-1975 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The Hidden History of the Vietnam War, 1995
A model of lucid writing and fair judgement which tells us things we need to know.A model of lucid writing and fair judgement which tells us things we need to know.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - united states, president j f kennedy, president lyndon johnson, american prisoners -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, The Huey and the Huey Cobra, 1987
Brings to life the fascinating history and missions of all the Huey and Huey Cobra helicopters in both their military and civilian rolesBrings to life the fascinating history and missions of all the Huey and Huey Cobra helicopters in both their military and civilian roleshueycobra (helicopter), hueycobra (helicopter) -- history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, 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, 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, The Vietnam War: The illustrated history of the conflict in Southeast Asia (Copy 3)
A battle by battle analysis of more than thirty years of open warfare in Southeast Asia, featuring the horrific, but fascinating, variety of conflict on land, at sea and in the air.A battle by battle analysis of more than thirty years of open warfare in Southeast Asia, featuring the horrific, but fascinating, variety of conflict on land, at sea and in the air. vietnam war, 1961-1975 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, 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, 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, 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, America's Rasputin: Walt Rostow and the Vietnam War, 2008
A book that vividly illuminates the dangers of ideology in foreign policy, America's Rasputin could not be more timely.A book that vividly illuminates the dangers of ideology in foreign policy, America's Rasputin could not be more timely.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -diplomatic history, anticommunist movements - united states - history - 20th century, political consultants - united states - biography -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Indochina and Vietnam: The Thirty-Five Year War, 1940-1975, 2013
This volume is an excellent introduction for anyone interested in learning about the Vietnam War, especially strong in its coverage of French and American motivations.This volume is an excellent introduction for anyone interested in learning about the Vietnam War, especially strong in its coverage of French and American motivations.indochinese war, 1946-1954., vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam - history - 1945-1975, president j f kennedy -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Making Sense of the Vietnam Wars: Local, National and Transnational Perspectives, 2008
Examining the topic from local, national, and international perspectives, this important volume provides a superb introduction to the most recent scholarship on the Vietnam War.Examining the topic from local, national, and international perspectives, this important volume provides a superb introduction to the most recent scholarship on the Vietnam War.indochinese war, 1946-1954, vietnam war - 1961-1975, vietnam history - 1945 - 1975 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Hanoi's Road to the Vietnam War, 1954-1965, 2013
Splendidly researched, chock-full of fascinating new information and insights, Hanoi's Road to the Vietnam War is truly a pathbreaking study, far away the best book to date of the crucial topic.Splendidly researched, chock-full of fascinating new information and insights, Hanoi's Road to the Vietnam War is truly a pathbreaking study, far away the best book to date of the crucial topic.vietnam (democratic republic) - history, vietnam (democratic republic) - foreign relations, 1961-1975 - causes, hanoi -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Lessons in Disaster: McGeorge Bundy and the path to war in Vietnam, 2008
This meticulously researched book gives us remarkalbe insight into one of the most critical foreign policy decisions in U.S. history. Anyone aspiring to a leadership position in American politics or public policy should carefully examine this perceptive work and its many valuable lessons.This meticulously researched book gives us remarkalbe insight into one of the most critical foreign policy decisions in U.S. history. Anyone aspiring to a leadership position in American politics or public policy should carefully examine this perceptive work and its many valuable lessons.united states - foreign relations - vietnam, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - causes, united states - foreign relations - 1961-1963 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Vietnam Air Losses: United States Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps, Fixed-Wing Aircraft Losses in Southeast Asia 1961-1973, 2001
The history of Vietnam air losses in Southeast Asia from 1961-1973The history of Vietnam air losses in Southeast Asia from 1961-1973united states. air force -- registers of dead, united states. navy -- registers of dead, united states. marine corps -- registers of dead, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, american -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, USAF And VNAF A-1 Skyraider Units of the Vietnam War, 2013
There were four USAF and seven VNAF Skyraider units saw service in VietnamThere were four USAF and seven VNAF Skyraider units saw service in Vietnamhistory-military-vietnam war, history- asia-southeast asia, skyraider (attack plane) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, 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, 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, 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