Showing 275 items matching "nva/vietcong"
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Uniform - Uniform, NVA, North Vietnamese Uniform
Black North vietnamese Uniform consisting of trousers and shirt. Shirt has a blue and yellow badge depicting map if Vietnam with words "To Quoc" and "Nhan-Dan" Name badge "I Minh 3"uniform, north vietnamese, to quoc, nhan-dan -
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Weapon, 60mm Mortar, 1960's
The Chinese type 31 60mm Mortar is a copy of the US M2 Mortar. The mortar consists of a barrel, bipod and baseplate. The barrel is made from ordnance steel and has a smoothbore profile. the breech end has a ball and socket arrangement that fits into the baseplate. The tripod is adjustable for traverse and elevation and can be folded for transportation purposes and is fitted with a leather binding strap. The baseplate is square in profile and is made from pressed metal. A canvas carry strap is fitted through two loops in the top surface. There are anchor spikes at the bottom of the baseplate. The mortar is painted camouflage in black, brown and olive drab.INNOC. Serial numbers : Base Plate 9307 330937; Bipod 9364south east asia, vietnam, vietcong, weapon -
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Book, Thomson, Jimmy and MacGregor, Sandy, Tunnel Rats: the larrikin Aussie legends who discovered the Vietcong's secret weapon
All I could do was prod he earth with my bayonet and shine the light to see if I could find anything.All I could do was prod he earth with my bayonet and shine the light to see if I could find anything.australia. army. royal australian engineers, field troop, tunnels - vietnam - cu chi (quan), vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives -
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Book, Pham, Van Son (Editor),Nguyen, Ngoc Hanh (Photographer),Le, Van Duong (Compiler),Dai Nam (Publisher), Tong Cong Kich - Tong Khoi Nghia, August 1968 (Exact)
This book is written in both English and Vietnamese.This book is written in both English and Vietnamese.veterans - vietnamese, languages: vietnamese, vietcong -
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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 -
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Book, Grenville, Kenneth, The Saving of South Vietnam. (Copy 2)
Although the war in Vietnam has casued divisions amongst the people of Australia and has produced a number of anti-war books, this is the first non-official publication in Australia to set out the case for South Vietnam and to justify the policy of the U.S. Australian and other governments in intervening to prevent the Vietcong and the North Vietnamese taking over South Vietnam.Although the war in Vietnam has casued divisions amongst the people of Australia and has produced a number of anti-war books, this is the first non-official publication in Australia to set out the case for South Vietnam and to justify the policy of the U.S. Australian and other governments in intervening to prevent the Vietcong and the North Vietnamese taking over South Vietnam. 1961-1975 - australia, vietnam war, 1961 - south vietnam, u.s. government, viet cong, north vietnamese -
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Book, Vetter, Lawrence C. Jr, Never Without Heroes: Marine Third Reconnaissance Battalion in Vietnam 1965-70
In four and a half years in Vietnam, the Marines of the Third Reconnaissance Battalion repeatedly penetrted North Vietnam and Vietcong sanctuaries by foor and by helipcopter to find enemy forces, learn the enemy's intentions, and, when possible, bring deadly fire down on his head.In four and a half years in Vietnam, the Marines of the Third Reconnaissance Battalion repeatedly penetrted North Vietnam and Vietcong sanctuaries by foor and by helipcopter to find enemy forces, learn the enemy's intentions, and, when possible, bring deadly fire down on his head.united states. marine corps. reconnaissance battalion, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - united states, us marines, 3rd reconnaissance battalion, north vietnamese, vietcong, nva base camps -
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Book, Wesseling, Louis, Fuelling the War: Revealing an Oil Company's Role in Vietnam, 2000
April 1975, Saigon, US helicopters cumbersomely lift off from the roof of the American Embassy, heavily laden with fleeing diplomats, military officers and senior officials.April 1975, Saigon, US helicopters cumbersomely lift off from the roof of the American Embassy, heavily laden with fleeing diplomats, military officers and senior officials.shell oil company, vietnam war, 1961-1975, petroleum industry and trade -- vietnam, us helicopters, saigon, south vietnamese, vietcong, american embassy, military officers, senior officials -
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Book, Rotundo, John L. and Ericson, Don, Charlie Rangers
They were the biggest Ranger company in Vietnam and the best. Charlie Company, 75th Infantry, provided the six-man hunter-killer teams that specialized in ambushing the enemy, outfighting jungle guerrillas using their own tactics.They were the biggest Ranger company in Vietnam and the best. Charlie Company, 75th Infantry, provided the six-man hunter-killer teams that specialized in ambushing the enemy, outfighting jungle guerrillas using their own tactics.united states - army - history, vietnam war, personal narratives - american, charlei company, 75th infantry, nva -
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Book, Stoffey, Robert E., Colonel, Fighting to Leave: The Final Years of America's War in Vietnam, 1972-1973, 2008
Fighting to Leave covers the Vietnam War during 1972-1973, the tumultuouse final years of U.S. involvement, as experienced by Coloel Robert E. Stoffey, a Marine Corps aviator who served three combats in Vietnam.Fighting to Leave covers the Vietnam War during 1972-1973, the tumultuouse final years of U.S. involvement, as experienced by Coloel Robert E. Stoffey, a Marine Corps aviator who served three combats in Vietnam. 1961-1975 - naval operations, 1961-1975 - aerial operations, vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives, american, nva, fall of quang tri city, bat 21, redeye missile, operation linebacker, hue city, operation end sweep, operation homecoming, col. robert e. stoffey -
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Book, Zaffiri, Samuel, Hamburger Hill, May 11-20, 1969 (Copy 1)
The battle for Ap Bia Mountain, (Hill 937) Vietnam, 1969, became famous both for the dramatic and fierce battles involved and for the ensuing controversy in the media and on the floor of the United States Senate.The battle for Ap Bia Mountain, (Hill 937) Vietnam, 1969, became famous both for the dramatic and fierce battles involved and for the ensuing controversy in the media and on the floor of the United States Senate.ap bia (mountain) vietnam, united states senate, nva, a shau valley, hue, ho chi minh trail, 3d brigade, 101st airborne, 3d arvn regiment, 9th marine regiment, operation apache snow -
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Book, Zaffiri, Samuel, Hamburger Hill, May 11-20, 1969 (Copy 2)
The battle for Ap Bia Mountain, (Hill 937) Vietnam, 1969, became famous both for the dramatic and fierce battles involved and for the ensuing controversy in the media and on the floor of the United States Senate.The battle for Ap Bia Mountain, (Hill 937) Vietnam, 1969, became famous both for the dramatic and fierce battles involved and for the ensuing controversy in the media and on the floor of the United States Senate.ap bia (mountain) vietnam, united states senate, nva, hue, tet offensive, ho chi minh trail, 3d brigade, 101st airborne, 9th marine regiment, 3d arvn regiment, operation apache snow, a shau valley -
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Book, Spencer, Ernest, Welcome to Vietnam, Macho Man: Reflections of a Khe Sanh Vet. (Copy 2)
It was the autumn of 1967. the Marines barricaded the Khe Sanh were surrounded by four divisions of NVA. Rockets and long-range artillery pounded them for seventy-seven days.It was the autumn of 1967. the Marines barricaded the Khe Sanh were surrounded by four divisions of NVA. Rockets and long-range artillery pounded them for seventy-seven days. vietnam, 1968, battle of khe sanh, u.s. marines, nva -
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Book, Spencer, Ernest, Welcome to Vietnam, Macho Man: Reflections of a Khe Sanh Vet. (Copy 1)
It was the autumn of 1967. the Marines barricaded the Khe Sanh were surrounded by four divisions of NVA. Rockets and long-range artillery pounded them for seventy-seven days.It was the autumn of 1967. the Marines barricaded the Khe Sanh were surrounded by four divisions of NVA. Rockets and long-range artillery pounded them for seventy-seven days. vietnam, 1968, battle of khe sanh, u.s. marines, nva -
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Book, Souter, Gerry and Souter, Janet, The Vietnam War Experience (Copy 5)
A collection of over 30 rare and newly researched removable documents of historic importance.A collection of over 30 rare and newly researched removable documents of historic importance.vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam - politics and government - 1945-1975, dien bien phu, arvn, the gulf of tonkin, battle of long tan, nva soldier, tet offensive, khe sanh, hue, tunnel rats, the easter offensive, fall of saigon -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Souter, Gerry and Souter, Janet, The Vietnam War Experience (Copy 4)
A collection of over 30 rare and newly researched removable documents of historic importance.A collection of over 30 rare and newly researched removable documents of historic importance.vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam - politics and government - 1945-1975, dien bien phu, arvn, the gulf of tonkin, battle of long tan, nva soldier, tet offensive, khe sanh, tunnel rats, the easter offensive, fall of saigon -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Souter, Gerry and Souter, Janet, The Vietnam War Experience (Copy 1)
A collection of over 30 rare and newly researched removable documents of historic importance.A collection of over 30 rare and newly researched removable documents of historic importance.vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam - politics and government - 1945-1975, dien bien phu, arvn, the gulf of tonkin, battle of long tan, nva soldier, tet offensive, khe sanh, hue, tunnel rats, ben het, the easter offensive, fall of saigon -
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Book, Chanoff, David,Van Toai, D, Portrait of the Enemy: The Other Side of the War in Vietnam (Copy 1)
Told through interviews with North Vietnamese, former Vietcong and Southern Opposition LeadersTold through interviews with North Vietnamese, former Vietcong and Southern Opposition Leadersvietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, vietcong, vietnam - history - 1945-1975 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Chanoff, David,Toai, Doan Van, Portrait of the Enemy: The Other Side of the War in Vietnam (Copy 2)
Told through interviews with North Vietnamese, former Vietcong and Southern Opposition LeadersTold through interviews with North Vietnamese, former Vietcong and Southern Opposition Leadersvietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, vietcong, vietnam - history - 1945-1975 -
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Pamphlet, Kinh Thua Dong Bao - Dear Comrades
Who caused such destruction of housing in the first days of Tet Mau Than (Tet 1968) ? The Viet Cong.Dear Comrades :Who caused such destruction ? Two images of destroyed houses. TET 1968 ? The Viet Congpamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc, viet cong, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, terry michael collie, 2790361, tet mau than, tet 1968 -
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Pamphlet, Bon Viet Cong Va Be Lu Se Khong the Ton Tai Duoc Tren Phan Dat Nay - The Viet Cong and their gang will bot be able to survive in this land
Bon Viet Cong Va Be Lu Se Khong the Ton Tai Duoc Tren Phan Dat Nay - The Viet Cong and their gang will bot be able to survive in this land. On the reverse there is a sketch of a VC on a road facing GVN soldiers, aircraft and armour.On the front reads:Bon Viet Cong Va Be Lu Se Khong the Ton Tai Duoc Tren Phan Dat Nay with the details under the heading in Vietnamese. On the reverse side there is a sketch of villager facing GVN Soldiers, Aircraft and Armour. With writing on back.pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc, viet cong, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, terry michael collie, 2790361, the royal australian regiment, gvn soldiers -
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Pamphlet, Ill/Dead VC - Patient in Bed
Ill/Dead VC - Patient in a Bed The Viet Cong Will only bring you only illness and death. The choice is up to you. Decide immediately to avoid such illness and death. The National Government has doctors, hospitals, and medicines ready for you when you rally.Psychological Warfare to say that Viet Cong will only bring you illness and death and you will die. Picture of person standing with hands behind their head and also a patient in bed. Reverse - writing.pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc, viet cong, national government, terry michael collie, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment, 2790361 -
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Pamphlet, A Summary of the War Situation in the country over the past days
From the 30th to the 1st day of Tet (Lunar New Year), the VC have shamelessly violated the truce that they themselves proposed. The have attacked a number of town in Central Vietnam and in the Highlands. On the nights of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd of Tet, they have taken advantage to infiltrate into the capital, Saigon - and into Gia Dinh and Cho Lon. They have also attacked in the provinces of the 3rd and the 4th Tactical Zones to destroy infrastructure and public utilities. However, thanks to the rapid reaction of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, they have been completely and humiliatingly defeated. (1968) On the reverse side reads: Herewith are the casualty rates of us and the enemy: Period: 30-01-68 - Our causalities 282 killed and wounded. Enemy 2,338 killed on the spot, 182 captured. Period 1-02-68 - Our soldiers: 203 killed and wounded. Enemy 2,617 killed, 198 captured. Period 2-02-68 to 12 midday: Our soldiers 211 killed and wounded. enemy 2,112 killed, 119 captured. Summary: Our casualties: 706, Enemy casualties 7,561. Enemy weapons captured: 144 crew-served weapon; 2,253 individual weapons.TONG KET TINH HINH CHIEN SU TRON 3 NGAY - VUA QUA TREN TOAN QUOC - A Summary of the war situation in the country over the past days: On one side there is information in Vietnamese and on the reverse side the information is in a table format.pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc, viet cong, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment, terry michael collie, 2790361, lunar new year, central vietnam, saigon, gia dinh, cho lon -
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Pamphlet, Hay tro ve voi gia dinh - Return to your Families
Return to your families. They miss you and yearn to be near you. Reverse: Friends - Return ! Your families need you. They worry about your health and happiness. They know that you will die if you don't pay attention to their pleas. the Government also desires your return. Contact soldiers of the Republic or your nearest government officials. You will be well treated. You and your families will be helped immediately that you return to the National Government. don't delay any more - return immediately !!Return to your Families. They miss you and yearn to be near you. Picture of sad family on front. Vietnamese writing writing on back.pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc, viet cong, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, terry michael collie, 2790361, the royal australian regiment -
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Pamphlet, Goi Dong Bao Trong Hang Ngu Cong San - To Comrades in Communist Ranks
On the reverse reads: Hay Lam Theo Sau Day De Tro Ve Chanh Nghis Quoc Gia. We urge you to doe the following to return to the National Government.We urge you to return to the National Government. To the right of the information there is a photo of soldiers on one side. On the reverse side of the pamphlet the writing is in Vietnamese.pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc, viet cong, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, terry michael collie, the royal australian regiment, 2790361, national government -
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Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Hastily Cut Clearing
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of a helicopter from 161 (Indep) Recce Flight hovers into a hastily cut clearing to land the Commanding Officer Lt Col David Butler, of 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) on the Nui May Tao Mountain during Operation Marsden. 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) had captured the Viet Cong K76A hospital.photograph, lt col butler, 6 rar/nz, 161 reconnaissance flight, operation marsden, nui may tao mountain, k76a hospital, gibbons collection catalogue, 6 rar/nz (anzac), commanding officer, denis gibbons, captured nva viet cong sapper, wounded viet cong soldier -
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Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Interograting a Patient
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of a South Vietnamese Intelligence Officer translates for the 6 RAR/NZ Intelligence Officer as a patient captured in his bed in the Orthapaedic ward of K67A Hospital. photograph, 6rar/nz, k76a hospital, gibbons collection catalogue, south vietnamese intelligence officer, 6 rar/nz intelligence officer, captured nva viet cong sapper, denis gibbons -
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Pamphlet, Hay to Giac Moi Hoat Dong Cua Viet Cong De Bao Ve An Ninh cho Dong Boa - Denounce all Viet Cong Activities In Order To Protect The Security Of The People !
Pamphlet contains three sketches of patrol, ambush and sea mines. The reverse is identical but the quality of the sketches are poor.pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc, viet cong, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment, terry michael collie, 2790361 -
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Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Captured VC
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of a captured VC with Diggers at the K76A Hospital captured on the Nui May Tao Mountain by 6 RAR/NZ during Operation Marsden. photograph, 6 rar/nz, k76a hospital, nui may tao mountain, operation marsden, gibbons collection catalogue, diggers, captured nva viet cong sapper, 6 rar/nz (anzac), denis gibbons -
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Memorabilia, Foremost Condensed Milk Can Label, 1967
A paper label Foremost Condensed Milk Can Label with information in French and Vietnamese. Written on the back is a letter to Dear Mother and Father, please remember to send your son a .....(illegible - possibly a scarf?) in VietnameseRecovered from an abandoned bunker systemletter, letter written on label, propaganda, psycological warfare, nva/vc, condensed milk can label, terry michael collie, 2790361, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment