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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Scheer, Dennis, Vietnam: An Infantry and Cavalry Platoon Leader's Story, 2013
When Dennis Scheer arrived in Vietnam, he was assigned to an infantry unit near Chu Lai. Lt Scheer was awarded a Bronze Star with Valor and a Silver Star, the third highest military decoration for valor, for his service in the infantry. He was awarded another Bronze Star for Valor while serving in the cavalry.When Dennis Scheer arrived in Vietnam, he was assigned to an infantry unit near Chu Lai. Lt Scheer was awarded a Bronze Star with Valor and a Silver Star, the third highest military decoration for valor, for his service in the infantry. He was awarded another Bronze Star for Valor while serving in the cavalry.united states. army. infantry brigade, 198th. battalion, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, american., vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- campaigns, lt. dennis scheer, bronze star for valor, silver star -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Schell, Jonathan, The Real War: The classic reporting on the Vietnam (Copy 2)
... of a village that was caught up in the largest American military ...In the village of Ben Suc Schell recounts the destruction by American forces of a village that was caught up in the largest American military operation of the war.In the village of Ben Suc Schell recounts the destruction by American forces of a village that was caught up in the largest American military operation of the war. 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american, vietnam war, 1961-1975- destruction and pillage, village of ben suc -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, The Real War: The classic reporting on the Vietnam (Copy 1)
... of a village that was caught up in the largest American military ...In the village of Ben Suc Schell recounts the destruction by American forces of a village that was caught up in the largest American military operation of the war.In the village of Ben Suc Schell recounts the destruction by American forces of a village that was caught up in the largest American military operation of the war. 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american, vietnam war, 1961-1975- destruction and pillage, village of ben suc -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Booklet, United States Army, Uniforms of Seven Allies
A small booklet with a white top with back writing with the word Uniforms. Under this the rest of the booklet is blue with whote writing. There is a map with Australia, Repulbic of Kores, New ZXealand, Repulblic of the Philippines, Thailand, United States of America and Republic of Vietnam.Contains pictures of uniforms of Aust. NZ, Repub.of Korea, Repub. of the Phillipines & Thailandmilitary uniforms, us army, commonwealth of australia, republic of korea, new zealand, republic of the philippines, thailand, republoic of vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Various authors, Indochina in the Year of the Goat - 1967 (Copy 3)
... in the year to follow, the American military command was beginning ...As the Communists in the North were gearing up for the Tet Offensive in the year to follow, the American military command was beginning to implement its evolving "pacification" program, while trying to make its search and destroy tactics more effective.As the Communists in the North were gearing up for the Tet Offensive in the year to follow, the American military command was beginning to implement its evolving "pacification" program, while trying to make its search and destroy tactics more effective.vietnam war - 1961-1965 - campaigns, vietnam war (1961-1975) - united states, vietnam war (1961-1975) - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Various authors, Indochina in the Year of the Goat - 1967 (Copy 1)
... in the year to follow, the American military command was beginning ...As the Communists in the North were gearing up for the Tet Offensive in the year to follow, the American military command was beginning to implement its evolving "pacification" program, while trying to make its search and destroy tactics more effective.As the Communists in the North were gearing up for the Tet Offensive in the year to follow, the American military command was beginning to implement its evolving "pacification" program, while trying to make its search and destroy tactics more effective.vietnam war - 1961-1965 - campaigns, vietnam war (1961-1975) - united states, vietnam war (1961-1975) - australia, tet offensive -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Various authors, Indochina in the Year of the Goat - 1967 (Copy 2)
... in the year to follow, the American military command was beginning ...As the Communists in the North were gearing up for the Tet Offensive in the year to follow, the American military command was beginning to implement its evolving "pacification" program, while trying to make its search and destroy tactics more effective.As the Communists in the North were gearing up for the Tet Offensive in the year to follow, the American military command was beginning to implement its evolving "pacification" program, while trying to make its search and destroy tactics more effective.vietnam war - 1961-1965 - campaigns, vietnam war (1961-1975) - united states, vietnam war (1961-1975) - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Sedgwick, D.,Torison, Jr, Talking with Victor Charlie: an Interrogator's Story, 1991
The fascinating true accoint of the VC, NVA, the Golf of Tonkin Incident, the tunnels of Cu Chi, and much, much more.The fascinating true accoint of the VC, NVA, the Golf of Tonkin Incident, the tunnels of Cu Chi, and much, much more. 1961-1975 - military intelligence, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american, vc, nva, golf of tonkin, cu chi, tunnels of cu chi -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Wilkins, Warren, Grab Their Belts to Fight Them: The Viet Cong's Big-Unit War against the U.S., 1965-1966, 2011
... Republic) -- Military policy American Soldier Viet Cong Van Tuong ...A fresh and remarkably detailed portrayal of how a clever enemy force adaps to fight American soldiers.A fresh and remarkably detailed portrayal of how a clever enemy force adaps to fight American soldiers.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- campaigns, vietnam (democratic republic) -- military policy, american soldier, viet cong, van tuong, an ninh, la drang valley (vietnam) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Welsh, Douglas, The Complete Military History Of The Vietnam War (Copy 2)
... in American military and political history no one doubts. The Complete ...That the Vietnam War represents a watershed in American military and political history no one doubts.That the Vietnam War represents a watershed in American military and political history no one doubts.vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam - history, tet offensive, fall of south vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Welsh, Douglas, The Complete Military History Of The Vietnam War (Copy 1)
... in American military and political history no one doubts. The Complete ...That the Vietnam War represents a watershed in American military and political history no one doubts.That the Vietnam War represents a watershed in American military and political history no one doubts.vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam - history, tet offensive, fall of south vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Flag - South Vietnam flag
This piece of fabric in the design of the Republic of Vietnam’s flag was cut from a roll carried by Military Assistance Command Vietnam operatives when they went around the villages, compounds and outposts. As part of the ‘Hearts and Minds’ program, they would cut off sections and hand them out to anyone who wanted a bit. Some pieces became flags, some head scarves, some were even used to wrap babies. Pieces showed up everywhere. Collected by Sub-Lieutenant A C Perry, Royal Australian Navy Helicopter Flight Vietnam (RAN HFV) 1969 -1970. RAN HFV ) served with the 135th Assault Helicopter Company of the US Army. The Americans named this combined unit the 'experimental military unit' (EMU). Framed fabric piece, yellow with three red stripes, representing the South Vietnam flag plus 3 helicopter unit patches mounted on right hand side SOUTH VIETNAM FLAG/ HELICOPTER UNIT/ SHOULDER PATCHES/ FROM VIETNAM WAR/ KINDLEY ON LOAN FROM/ ANDY PERRY (SS US)/ ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVYsouth vietnam flag, helicopter patches, arvn, perry, 135th, 135thahc, emu, ranhfv, navy helicopter, andy perry, hearts and minds -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Welsh, Douglas, The History Of The Vietnam War (Copy 3)
... was the watershed of American military and political power in the 20th ...The Vietnam War was the watershed of American military and political power in the 20th century.The Vietnam War was the watershed of American military and political power in the 20th century.vietnam war, 1961-1975, tet offensive -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Welsh, Douglas, The History of the Vietnam War (Copy 2)
... was the watershed of American military and political power in the 20th ...The Vietnam War was the watershed of American military and political power in the 20th century.The Vietnam War was the watershed of American military and political power in the 20th century.vietnam war, 1961-1975, tet offensive -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Welsh, Douglas, The History of the Vietnam War (Copy 1)
... was the watershed of American military and political power in the 20th ...The Vietnam War was the watershed of American military and political power in the 20th century.The Vietnam War was the watershed of American military and political power in the 20th century.vietnam war, 1961-1975, tet offensive -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Peel, John, Walk Tall: with the 2nd Battalion 1st ARVN Regiment
Australia, in 1962 committed 30 Army instructors to train the emerging Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) with the aim of enhancing a military alliance with the United States of America. The training task continued for 10 years and involved 990 Australians and 10 New Zealanders as the war escalated. This account reflects the experience of an unlikely member of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) who became the last Australian Warrant Officer to srve with the highly regarded 1st ARVN Regiment.Australia, in 1962 committed 30 Army instructors to train the emerging Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) with the aim of enhancing a military alliance with the United States of America. The training task continued for 10 years and involved 990 Australians and 10 New Zealanders as the war escalated. This account reflects the experience of an unlikely member of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) who became the last Australian Warrant Officer to srve with the highly regarded 1st ARVN Regiment.vietnam war 1961 - south vietnam, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, american, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), 1st arvn regiment, john (jack) peel, new zealand, 2nd battalion -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Lansdale, Edward Geary, In the Midst of Wars: An American's Mission to Southeast Asia. (Copy 1), 1972
... Military assistance American -- Vietnam Vietnam War 1961 ...When a man leaves home, he sometimes travels more that mere physical distance.When a man leaves home, he sometimes travels more that mere physical distance. military assistance, american -- vietnam, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- united states, battalion combat team, barrio united defense corps, operation brotherhood -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, McCain, John, Faith of My Fathers: A Family Memoir (Copy 2), 2008
Senator John McCain leaned about life from his grandfather and father, both admirals in the US Navy. Their careers and their courage helped prepare McCain for the biggest challenge of his life when , as a naval aviator, he was shot down over Hanoi In 1967, and seriously injured. When his captors realised McCain's family background, they offered him early release. McCain refused the offer and was subsequently tortured, held in solitary confinement, and imprisioned for more that five years (the longest in US military history).Senator John McCain leaned about life from his grandfather and father, both admirals in the US Navy. Their careers and their courage helped prepare McCain for the biggest challenge of his life when , as a naval aviator, he was shot down over Hanoi In 1967, and seriously injured. When his captors realised McCain's family background, they offered him early release. McCain refused the offer and was subsequently tortured, held in solitary confinement, and imprisioned for more that five years (the longest in US military history). john mccain, united states. congress. senate -- biography., vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives, american, naval aviator, hanoi, wounded serviceman, solitary confinement, prision of war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, McCain, John, Faith of My Fathers: A Family Memoir (Copy 1), 2008
Senator John McCain leaned about life from his grandfather and father, both admirals in the US Navy. Their careers and their courage helped prepare McCain for the biggest challenge of his life when , as a naval aviator, he was shot down over Hanoi In 1967, and seriously injured. When his captors realised McCain's family background, they offered him early release. McCain refused the offer and was subsequently tortured, held in solitary confinement, and imprisioned for more that five years (the longest in US military history).Senator John McCain leaned about life from his grandfather and father, both admirals in the US Navy. Their careers and their courage helped prepare McCain for the biggest challenge of his life when , as a naval aviator, he was shot down over Hanoi In 1967, and seriously injured. When his captors realised McCain's family background, they offered him early release. McCain refused the offer and was subsequently tortured, held in solitary confinement, and imprisioned for more that five years (the longest in US military history).john mccain, united states. congress. senate -- biography., vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives, american, naval aviator, hanoi, solitary confinement, us navy, wounded serviceman -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyBook, Men of the Front Line Forces, On Target, 1943
A record of the Anti-Aircraft Brigade which comprised American and Australian artillerymen stationed in the South- West Pacific in 1942/1943. Contains many personal recollections. Illustrated with photographs and sketches.Max W Kelsey written on front pagemilitary history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Tougas, Shelley, Weapons, Gear and Uniforms of the Vietnam War, 2012
A soldier's clothing and equipment are crucial for surviving on the battlefieldA soldier's clothing and equipment are crucial for surviving on the battlefieldvietnam war, 1961-1975 -- equipment and supplies -- juvenile literature, military weapons -- vietnam -- history -- 20th century -- juvenile literature, weapons, gear, uniforms, american soldiers -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Steinman, Ron, The Soldiers' Story: Vietnam In Their Own Words, 2000
The Vietnam War raged for ten years, and when it was over, 58,000 Americans lay dead. vietnam changed the consciousness of the military and the very nature of warfare thereafter.The Vietnam War raged for ten years, and when it was over, 58,000 Americans lay dead. vietnam changed the consciousness of the military and the very nature of warfare thereafter.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- participation, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, battle of the ia drang valley, the seige of khe sanh, tet offensive, fall of saigon -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Rottman, Gordon L, US Helicopter Pilot in Vietnam, 2008
The thing is, helicopters are different from planes. An airplaine by its nature wants to fly, and if not interfered with too strongl by usual events or by a deliberately incompetent pilot, it will fl. A helicopter does not wat to fly.The thing is, helicopters are different from planes. An airplaine by its nature wants to fly, and if not interfered with too strongl by usual events or by a deliberately incompetent pilot, it will fl. A helicopter does not wat to fly. vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, american., helicopter pilots -- united states., military helicopters -- vietnam. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Shultz, Richard H. Jr, The Secret War Against Hanoi: The Untold Story of Spies, Saboteurs, and Covert Warriors in North Vientnam, 1999
The explosive inside account that blows the lid of America's top-secret paramilitary and espionage war against North Vietnam.The explosive inside account that blows the lid of America's top-secret paramilitary and espionage war against North Vietnam.vietnamese conflict , 1961-1975 - military intelligence - united states, subversive activities - vietnam (democratic republic), president j f kennedy, north vietnam, 1961-1975 - cia, ho chi minh trail -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Wirtz, James J, The Tet Offensive: intelligence Failure in War (Copy 2)
What path led Americans to Vietnam? Why and how did the United States become involved in this conflict.What path led Americans to Vietnam? Why and how did the United States become involved in this conflict.tet offensive, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - military intelligence, french indochina war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Wirtz, James J, The Tet Offensive: Intelligence Failure In War (Copy 1)
What path led Americans to Vietnam? Why and how did the United States become involved in this conflict.What path led Americans to Vietnam? Why and how did the United States become involved in this conflict. tet offensive, 1968, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - military intelligence, united states -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Rottman, Gordon L, Vietnam Airmobile Warfare Tactics, 2007
Even though the US Army possessed the Army Air Forces during World War 2, this was actually a semi-independendent arm inclusive of the Army Air Corps.Even though the US Army possessed the Army Air Forces during World War 2, this was actually a semi-independendent arm inclusive of the Army Air Corps.vietnam war (1961-1975), military helicopters -- vietnam., vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, american, us army, army air forces -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Spector, Ronald H, Advice and Support: The Early Years of the United States Army in Vietnam 1941-1960, 1985
Finally - more than three decades after French colonial forces were crushed at Dien Bien Phu - America has a difinitive accont of its own first military involvement in Vietnam.Finally - more than three decades after French colonial forces were crushed at Dien Bien Phu - America has a difinitive accont of its own first military involvement in Vietnam.vietnam history - 20th century, dien bien phu, u.s. army, saigon, fall of saigon -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Lansdale, Edward Geary, In the Midst of Wars: An American's Mission to Southeast Asia. (Copy 2), 1972
... Military assistance American -- Vietnam Vietnam War 1961 ...When a man leaves home, he sometimes travels more that mere physical distance.When a man leaves home, he sometimes travels more that mere physical distance.military assistance, american -- vietnam, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- united states -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Memorabilia - Copied image: Quote about media, General Vo Nguyen Giap
This item is part of a collection donated by Helmut Grzegozewski (Ziggy) who served in the Royal Australian Infantry Corps, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment from December 1967 to November 1968.A laminated copy of an extract from the memoir of General Vo Nguyen Giap, who was a highly respected leader of the North Vietnamese Military, about the power of the media in America. Please see photograph for more details of quote.general vo nguyen giap, memoirs, grzegozewski, helmut, hanoi, vietnam war memorial (hanoi), tet offensive, ziggy, 39121, royal australian infantry corps, 3rd battalion, the royal australian regiment, media, us media
