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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Prochnau, William, Once Upon a Distant War: Young War Correspondents and the early Vietnam Battles. (Copy 1), 1995
Once Upon a Distant War...is a biography of a group of men and women who became witnesses to an age.Once Upon a Distant War...is a biography of a group of men and women who became witnesses to an age. 1961-1975 - united states, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - press coverage - united states, saigon -
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, 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, Hunt, Michael H, Lyndon Johnson's War: America's Cold War Crusade in Vietnam, 1945-1968
This elegant and achingly sad essay is both a brillant primer on the war in Vietnam and a powerful indictment of American arrogance and paternalism.This elegant and achingly sad essay is both a brillant primer on the war in Vietnam and a powerful indictment of American arrogance and paternalism.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - united states, united states -- foreign relations -- vietnam, president lyndon johnson -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Gurney, Gene Col. USAF (Ret.), Vietnam: The War In The Air - A Pictorial History of the U.S. Air Forces in the Vietnam War, Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marines
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.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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Ham, Paul, Captain Bullen's War: The Vietnam War Diary of Captain John Bullen, 2009
Strewn with wonderful character sketches and hilarious anecdotes, Captain Bullen's War is more than just one man's insightful account of the absurdity of war.Strewn with wonderful character sketches and hilarious anecdotes, Captain Bullen's War is more than just one man's insightful account of the absurdity of war.australia. army. australian task force (vietnam), 1st, australia. army. royal australian survey corps., captain john bullen -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Grey, Jeffrey Ed. and Doyle, Jeff Ed, Vietnam: War, Myth & Memory: Comparative persepectives on Australia's war in Vietnam, 1992
The Vietnam War occupies an uneasy place in the Australian national myth. Vietnam was Australia's longest, least understood and most bitterly debated war.The Vietnam War occupies an uneasy place in the Australian national myth. Vietnam was Australia's longest, least understood and most bitterly debated war.vietnamese conflict , 1961-1975 - australia, australia - history, military -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Green, Geoff, Weekend warrior At War: Experiences of an Australian Volunteer in the Vietnam War, (Copy 3)
Weekend Warrier at War - suddenly an American Sergeant flung himslef past me, to dive down into the command post, yelling out "Incoming" as he did so.Weekend Warrier at War - suddenly an American Sergeant flung himslef past me, to dive down into the command post, yelling out "Incoming" as he did so.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Ethell, Jeffrey,Price, Alfred, One Day In A Long War: May 10, 1972, Air War, North Vietnam (hardcover) (Copy 2)
Afterburner belching flame as it screams past Hanoi going faster that the speed of sound.Afterburner belching flame as it screams past Hanoi going faster that the speed of sound.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - aerial operations, american, hanoi -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, One Day In A Long War: May 10, 1972, Air War, North Vietnam (softcover) (Copy 1)
Afterburners belching flame as it screams past Hanoi going faster that the speed of sound.Afterburners belching flame as it screams past Hanoi going faster that the speed of sound.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - aerial operations, american, hanoi -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Green, Geoff, Weekend Warrior At War: Experiences of an Australian volunteer in the Vietnam War, (Copy 2), 2005
Weekend Warrier at War - suddenly an American Sergeant flung himself past me, to dive down into the cammand post, yelling out "Incoming" as he did soWeekend Warrier at War - suddenly an American Sergeant flung himself past me, to dive down into the cammand post, yelling out "Incoming" as he did sovietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Kamps, Charles T. Jr, The History of the Vietnam War: An Illustrated History of the War in South East Asia (Copy 1)
Over 700 colour, black and white photographs and illustrations.Over 700 colour, black and white photographs and illustrations. 1961-1975 - united states - history, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - united states - history - pictorial works -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Bassett, Jan, Guns and Brooches: Australian Army Nursing from the Boer War to the Gulf War (Copy 3)
On 11th august 1915, Grace Wilson, an Australian matron on Lemnos, wrote of some of her Gallipoli patrons.On 11th august 1915, Grace Wilson, an Australian matron on Lemnos, wrote of some of her Gallipoli patrons. australia. army. australian army nursing service - history, history of nursing, australian army nursing service -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Gurney, Gene (Col. USAF Ret.), Vietnam: The war In the Air: A Pictorial History of the U.S. Air Forces in the Vietnam War Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marines
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.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.united states. air force - history - vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - aerial operations, american -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Van Devanter, Lynda,Furey, Joan, Visions of War, Dreams of Peace: Writings of Women in the Vietnam War
the were the unsung heroines of the Vietnam War. Over a quarter of a million in numbers, they gave themselves to the most vital and emotionally compelling of wartimes duties.the were the unsung heroines of the Vietnam War. Over a quarter of a million in numbers, they gave themselves to the most vital and emotionally compelling of wartimes duties.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - poetry, women soldiers - poetry -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Shermer, David, Wars of the 20th century: World War One. World War Two, Korea, Vietnam, The Middle East Wars
In 60 years of horrendous international strife and violence, five major wars have already changed the balance of power, ended the dominance of Europe in the world and seen the emergence of the super powers, Russia, the United States and China.In 60 years of horrendous international strife and violence, five major wars have already changed the balance of power, ended the dominance of Europe in the world and seen the emergence of the super powers, Russia, the United States and China.vietnam war, united states -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Green, Geoff, Weekend Warrior At War: Experiences of an Australian Volunteer in the Vietnam War, (Copy 1)
Weekend Warrior At War - suddenly an American Sergeant flung himself past me, to dive down into the command post, yelling out "Incoming" as he did so.Weekend Warrior At War - suddenly an American Sergeant flung himself past me, to dive down into the command post, yelling out "Incoming" as he did so.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Edwards, Peter, A Nation at War: Australian Politics, Society and Diplomacy during the Vietnam War 1965-1975 (Copy 1)
The official history of Australia's involvement in Southeast Asian conflicts 1948 - 1975The official history of Australia's involvement in Southeast Asian conflicts 1948 - 1975 1961-1975 - protest movements - australia, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - foreign public opinion, australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Edwards, Peter, A Nation at War: Australian Politics, Society and Diplomacy during the Vietnam War 1965-1975 (Copy 2)
The official history of Australia's involvement in Southeast Asian conflicts 1948 - 1975The official history of Australia's involvement in Southeast Asian conflicts 1948 - 1975vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - protest movements - australia, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - foreign public opinion, australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Damousi, Joy ed.,Lake, Marilyn ed, Gender and War: Australians at war in the Twentieth Century
War has been a key part of the Australian experience and central to many national mythologies. Yet more that most activities, war polarises femininity and masculinity, While there has been no shortage of military history, little has been written about Australia's military involvements from the perspective of gender. This exciting collection of essays explores for the first time the interrelationship of gender and war in Australia.War has been a key part of the Australian experience and central to many national mythologies. Yet more that most activities, war polarises femininity and masculinity, While there has been no shortage of military history, little has been written about Australia's military involvements from the perspective of gender. This exciting collection of essays explores for the first time the interrelationship of gender and war in Australia.sex role - australia - history - 20th century, women and war - australia - history - 20th century, men - australia - sexual behavior - history - 20th century -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Bassett, Jan, Guns and Brooches: Australian Army Nursing from the Boer War to the Gulf War (Copy 2)
On 11th August 1915, Grace Wilson, an Australian matron on Lemmons, wrote of some of her Galipoli patrons.On 11th August 1915, Grace Wilson, an Australian matron on Lemmons, wrote of some of her Galipoli patrons.australia. army. australian army nursing service - history, history of nursing, australian army nursing service -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumFolio, Personal Recollections, Internees & Prisoners of War. World War 2 Camps
Material donated to the Museum by daughter of Walter Fuchs.Grey A4 bound folio with printed matter in plastic sleeves.Personal Recollections.documents, biography -
Robin Boyd FoundationBook, Francis Williams, A Prime Minister Remembers: The War and Post-War Memoirs of the Rt Hon. Earl Attlee, 1961
Hardcover w/Dust Jacketbritish biography, prime ministers, politics, government, great britain, walsh st library -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 & World War 2 in Main Street
Soldiers’ Memorial and WW2 memorial. This photo shows the memorials in the surrounding landscape at the time, c.1999. Black & White photo showing both Memorials, WW1 and WW2. The Soldier's Memorial in the photo is behind the Remembrance Memorial. In the photo three flagpole stand behind the memorials. There is a Caltex sign in the background and cars surround the memorials. stawell ww1 ww2 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document - School Project, Australian War Hero of World War II, Sergeant Ronald Mosely Peake, 1/06/1997 12:00:00 AM
Australian War HeroPhotocopy of Luther College Year 10 History assignment telling the story of Ronald Mosely Peake who served in the Royal Australian Air Force. He did advanced training in Canada and eventually was transferred to the United Kingdom where he officially became a bomber pilot. On 12 March 1943 he and his seven crew members failed to return from a mission over Stuttgart.Australian War Heropeake, ronald mosely, royal australian air force, royal air force, world war, 1939 - 1945, war memorials -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Book, Peter Calvocoressi, Guy Wint & John Pritchard et al, TOTAL WAR(The causes and courses of the Second World War) Vol.II The Great East Asia and Pacific Conflict)
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Department of Health and Human ServicesChurch of England Army Cadets marching from the War Memorial to the Melbourne Town Hall on Swanston Street, Melbourne CBD Australia - 1948, from the War Memorial - Department of Health – National Fitness Office (Sports & Recreation) – Historical Press Release Photo Collection
Department of Health – National Fitness Office (Sports & Recreation) – Historical Press Release Photo - Empire Youth Day & Royals on Tour CollectionDepartment of Health – National Fitness Office (Sports & Recreation) – Historical Press Release Photo - Empire Youth Day & Royals on Tour Collection -
Department of Health and Human ServicesChurch of England Air Cadets followed by a Fellowship Group marching from the War Memorial to the Melbourne Town Hall on Swanston Street, Melbourne CBD Australia - 1948, from the War Memorial - Department of Health – National Fitness Office (Sports & Recreation) – Historical Press Release Photo Collection
Department of Health – National Fitness Office (Sports & Recreation) – Historical Press Release Photo - Empire Youth Day & Royals on Tour CollectionDepartment of Health – National Fitness Office (Sports & Recreation) – Historical Press Release Photo - Empire Youth Day & Royals on Tour Collection -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchBook, World War II. War in the Western Desert, 2004
Hard cover with dust cover 208 pages with black and white photos and drawings -
Lilydale RSL Sub BranchBook, J D Publishing, The Shire Of Lillydale and its Military Heritage Vol 3- The Second World War- The War in Europe and the Middle East, 2001
