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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Bate, Ray, MP: The First in South Vietnam, May 1965
The First Australian Logistic Support Company, which included six regular army volunteers from the Royal Australian Army Provost Corps, saw service in Bien Hoa and Saigon in South Vietnam, from May 1965 to May 1966.The First Australian Logistic Support Company, which included six regular army volunteers from the Royal Australian Army Provost Corps, saw service in Bien Hoa and Saigon in South Vietnam, from May 1965 to May 1966. australia. army. military police - vietnam, australia. army. 1st australian logistic support company - vietnam -
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Book, Bridge, Carl, Munich to Vietnam: Australia's relations with Britain and The United States Since The 1930s
This book substantially enlarges on existing accounts by an exemplary combination of sharply focused chapters set in a larger unfolding theme. It commands the high ground amongst its kind.This book substantially enlarges on existing accounts by an exemplary combination of sharply focused chapters set in a larger unfolding theme. It commands the high ground amongst its kind.australia - foreign relations - great britain, great britain - foreign relations - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, My Vietnam: Photograph by Australian veterans of the Vietnam conflict. (Copy 1)
... My Vietnam: Photograph by Australian veterans of the... Vietnam: Photograph by Australian veterans of the Vietnam conflict ...vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian, vietnam war, 1961- 1975 - pictorial works -
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Book, No Tears to Flow: Woman at War
The Vietnam problem is not simply defined by clashes of the Ho Chi Minh regime against supporters of whoever is currently in charge of the South.The Vietnam problem is not simply defined by clashes of the Ho Chi Minh regime against supporters of whoever is currently in charge of the South. 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - women -
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Book, Parsons, Ronald ed, Nasho: The National Service Experience, 1951-1972
Between 1951 and 1972 some 287,000 young Australian men were called-up in two separate schemes for compulsory military service. Of them 212 died and 1479 were wounded on active service.Between 1951 and 1972 some 287,000 young Australian men were called-up in two separate schemes for compulsory military service. Of them 212 died and 1479 were wounded on active service.national service-- australia - history, draft - australia - history, australia - armed forces - recruiting, enlistment, etc -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Dapin, Mark, The Nashos' War. Australia's National Servicemen and Vietnam(Copy 1)
More than sixty-three thousand young Australians were drafted into national service during the Vietnam War. The 'Nashos'' were chosen by chance, when their birthdates were drawn from a lottery barrel. Not all of them ended up in Vietnam, but their random fate came to symbolise the war, and divide a nation.More than sixty-three thousand young Australians were drafted into national service during the Vietnam War. The 'Nashos'' were chosen by chance, when their birthdates were drawn from a lottery barrel. Not all of them ended up in Vietnam, but their random fate came to symbolise the war, and divide a nation.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian, draft - australia - history, australia - armed forces - recruiting, enlistment, etc -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The men who persevered: the AATTV - the most highly decorated Australian unit of the Vietnam war (Copy 2)
australia. army. australian army training team, vietnam, vietnam war 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Australian Army Training Team Vietnam: Imperial honours and awards, 1962-1972
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Book, Can do easy: Australian Navy EOD in the Vietnam War
australia. royal australian navy. clearance diving branch. diving team 3 -- history, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - naval operations, australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Haran, Peter, Trackers: The untold Story of the Australian Dogs of War (Copy 2)
The tracking lead jerked like a fast jag on a fishhook, Caesar's ears shot up and his shoulders hunched forward. The Viet Cong was fifty yards to my right front, stretching his arms above his head. There were three men at least...and a machine-gun on the track facing me. Scarcely able to breathe, I reeled Caesar back.. and gave a thumbs down. Enemy. And I had them coldThe tracking lead jerked like a fast jag on a fishhook, Caesar's ears shot up and his shoulders hunched forward. The Viet Cong was fifty yards to my right front, stretching his arms above his head. There were three men at least...and a machine-gun on the track facing me. Scarcely able to breathe, I reeled Caesar back.. and gave a thumbs down. Enemy. And I had them coldvietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, dogs - war use -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Haran, Peter and Kearney, Robert, Crossfire: An Australian Reconnaissance Unit in Vietnam (Copy 2)
In October 1966 a group of 28 soldiers was chosen to form Australia's first specialist Reconnaissance Platoon in the vietnam War. One of this platoon's section commanders was a 20 year old regular soldier called Bob Kearney, who led a series of deadly patrols while the First Australian Task Force established its headquarters in South Vietnam.In October 1966 a group of 28 soldiers was chosen to form Australia's first specialist Reconnaissance Platoon in the vietnam War. One of this platoon's section commanders was a 20 year old regular soldier called Bob Kearney, who led a series of deadly patrols while the First Australian Task Force established its headquarters in South Vietnam. 1961-1975 - reconnaissance operations, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, cpl bob kearney, 1st australian tast force -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, All day long the noise of battle: an Australian attack in Vietnam
tet offensive, 1968, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- participation, australian, soldiers -- australia -- history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Haran, Peter, Shockwave: An Australian Combat Helicopter Crew in Vietnam (Copy 1)
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.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 -
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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 -
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Book, Edwards, Peter, Australia and the Vietnam War. (Copy 1), 2014
Was Vietnam a case of Australia fighting 'other people's war'?Was Vietnam a case of Australia fighting 'other people's war'?vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian -
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Book, Jarrad, Robert John, Slouch Hat soldiers: Generations At War
Slouch Hat Soldiers is about the everyday experiences of war - not least, it's about families and mateship and all sorts of sacrifice.A collection of poems written about Australian soldiersSlouch Hat Soldiers is about the everyday experiences of war - not least, it's about families and mateship and all sorts of sacrifice.australians - vietnam - poetry, world war, 1914-1918 -- poetry, world war, 1939-1945 -- poetry -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The Tiger Man of Vietnam. (Copy 1)
petersen, barry -- career in armed forces, australia. army. australian army training team, vietnam -- officers -- biography, australia. army. australian army training team, vietnam -- officers, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, montagnard (vietnamese people) -
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Book, Australia. Dept. of Veteran's Affairs, Bravo: Recollections and Reflections of the Veteran Community: Story Writing and Art Competition, 2014, 2014
True Wartime Experience; True Life Experience; Fiction; Poetry; Mateship; Stories of Companionship; Art; Craft; PhotographyTrue Wartime Experience; True Life Experience; Fiction; Poetry; Mateship; Stories of Companionship; Art; Craft; Photographyenglish literature - competitions, veterans - services for - australia -
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Book, Minefields and miniskirts: Australian women and the Vietnam War (2nd edition), 2005
vietnam war, 1961-1975 - women - australia, vietnam war, 1961-1975- women - interviews -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, My Vietnam War: scarred forever
... National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive ...vietnam war, 1961 - 1975 - veterans - australia - biography, post-traumatic stress disorder - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Every man and his dog, 2010
6 rar, dogs - war use, vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives - australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, 9 RAR Association, 9th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment: Vietnam Tour of Duty 1968-1969, On Active Service, 1992
It became a tradition for infantry battlaions to write the history of their Tour of Duty in Vietnam. For most this was achieved soon after their return to Australia, 9RAR was an exception.It became a tradition for infantry battlaions to write the history of their Tour of Duty in Vietnam. For most this was achieved soon after their return to Australia, 9RAR was an exception.australia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion, 9 rar -
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Book, Malone, Michael J., OAM and Peter Lutley, Simmo: A Biography of Ray Simpson, VC, DCM: One Of Australia's Greatest Soldiers, 2015
Bloody untouchable. He'd be one of the best soldiers the Australian Army has ever had and he was a pretty good Rugby Union winger, fast, hard and tough. that's how he lived his life.Bloody untouchable. He'd be one of the best soldiers the Australian Army has ever had and he was a pretty good Rugby Union winger, fast, hard and tough. that's how he lived his life.simpson, ray, 1926-1978, australia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion, 3rd, australia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion, 2nd -
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Book, Lewis, Bob, Harvey, Trevor and Horan, John, Then there was Nine, 2000
It was Sunday 4th October 1987, on the grounds of the Domain in Sydney, the day after the "welcome Home" parade. Garry Heffernan thought it would be a good idea to collect the contact details of the Platoon members who were present, and then, try and find those who were missing.Green coloured folder containing an account of some of the experiences of 9 Platoon, Charlie co. of the 3rd Royal Australian RegimentIt was Sunday 4th October 1987, on the grounds of the Domain in Sydney, the day after the "welcome Home" parade. Garry Heffernan thought it would be a good idea to collect the contact details of the Platoon members who were present, and then, try and find those who were missing.3 rar, royal australian regiment, 3rd battalion, 9 platoon, welcome home parade 1987 -
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Book, Lindsay, Patrick, The spirit of the Digger, then and now, 2003
In many ways the Digger is a study of contradictions: he doesn't crave war yet he will fight with unequalled ferocity: he hates spit and polish but will hold his discipline under the most trying conditions; he is tough yet compassionate; he hates his enemy until he surrenders, then he is generous in victory; he despises histrionics but will cry unashamedly at the loss of a mate...In many ways the Digger is a study of contradictions: he doesn't crave war yet he will fight with unequalled ferocity: he hates spit and polish but will hold his discipline under the most trying conditions; he is tough yet compassionate; he hates his enemy until he surrenders, then he is generous in victory; he despises histrionics but will cry unashamedly at the loss of a mate...mateship (australia), soldiers - australia -
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Book, McNeill, Ian, The Team: Australian Army Advisers in Vietnam 1962 - 1972 (Copy 2)
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, aattv, saigon, phuoc tuy -
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Book, Nelson, Robert, and Margan, Frank, A Pictorial History of Australians at War (Copy 4), 1970
The complete story of the Australian fighting man, of the reputation earned at Anzac Cove, Tobruk, and in New Guinea, is told here in the first attempt to trace Australia's military tradition from its inauspicious beginnings to the present day.The complete story of the Australian fighting man, of the reputation earned at Anzac Cove, Tobruk, and in New Guinea, is told here in the first attempt to trace Australia's military tradition from its inauspicious beginnings to the present day. australia - armed forces - history, australia - history, military, australia. wars, 1885-1972 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, McAulay, Lex, Contact: Australians in Vietnam (Copy 4)
During the years 1962 to 1972, 50,190 Australians from the Army, Air Force and Navy served in South Vietnam. Of these, 519 did and 2,398 were wounded.During the years 1962 to 1972, 50,190 Australians from the Army, Air Force and Navy served in South Vietnam. Of these, 519 did and 2,398 were wounded. 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, 1961-1975 - participation, australian - pictorial works, royal australian army, royal australian airforce, royal australian navy -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Brown, Malcolm, MacGladrie, Stuart and Sutton, Candace, You're Leaving Tomorrow: Conscripts and correspondents caught up in the Vietnam War (Copy 1), 2007
Three highly respected Fairfax journalists take a fresh look at the dramatic events of the Vietnam War in this fascinating and richly visual book.Three highly respected Fairfax journalists take a fresh look at the dramatic events of the Vietnam War in this fascinating and richly visual book. 1961-1975 - participation - australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - journalists -
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Book, Braylet, Annabelle, Our Vietnam Nurses, 2016
Being a nurse always requires a cool head, a steady hand and an open heart. but if you're in a war zone the challenges are much harder.Being a nurse always requires a cool head, a steady hand and an open heart. but if you're in a war zone the challenges are much harder.australia. army. royal australian army nursing corps., military nursing - vietnam