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Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Spellmount et al, Amphibious warfare : strategy and tactics, 2001
... Amphibious warfare : strategy and tactics...Ian Speller and Christopher Tuck. ...The theory and practice of amphibious operations in the 20th centuryIndex, bib, maps, ill, p.176.non-fictionThe theory and practice of amphibious operations in the 20th centuryamphibious warfare - history, amphibious warfare - 20th century -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Crescent Books, Fighting ships of World Wars One and Two, 1976
... Fighting ships of World Wars One and Two...Anne Maclean and Suzanne Poole] ...A history of naval warfare in World war one and two.Index, ill, maps, p.251.non-fictionA history of naval warfare in World war one and two.naval warfare - history, navies - history - 20th century -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Fontana, Safer than a known way : one man's epic struggle against Japanese and jungle, 1975
... Japanese and jungle... Ian MacHorton and Henry Maule. ...The personal experiences of an officer in the Gurkhas who joined Wingate's Chindits during the Burma campaign in World War II.p.287.non-fictionThe personal experiences of an officer in the Gurkhas who joined Wingate's Chindits during the Burma campaign in World War II. world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - burma, world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Gallipoli : untold stories from war correspondent Charles Bean and front line Anzacs : a 90th anniversary tribute, 2005
... Bean and front line Anzacs : a 90th anniversary tribute...Jonathan King and Michael Bowers. ...This unique book brings together for the first time the official war correspondent Charles Bean and official war photographer Phillip Schuler. Many of the photographs have never been published before.Index, ill, p.324.non-fictionThis unique book brings together for the first time the official war correspondent Charles Bean and official war photographer Phillip Schuler. Many of the photographs have never been published before.world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - gallipoli, gallipoli campaign - war correspondents -
Bay Steamers Maritime MuseumBook, Slide Valves and Valve Gearing
... Slide Valves and Valve Gearing...James Munro and Company Ltd ...Blue hard cover book of 226 pages -
Bay Steamers Maritime MuseumBook, Newnes Marine Engineering Volume 1 Marine Steam Engines and Turbines Marine Steam Boilers
... Newnes Marine Engineering Volume 1 Marine Steam Engines and...W.J. Fox, S.C. McBirnie and J.H. Milton ...Black leather look hard cover book of 588 pagesHand wirtten in blue pen "The property of / Law Praid / S. Townhead Rd / Cotehill" Hand written in pencil ET $15 / 2 vols" -
Bay Steamers Maritime MuseumBook, Reed's Engineers' Hand Book to the Boardr of Trade Examinations for the First and Second Class Engineers. Part I Practical Mathematics, 1920
... Examinations for the First and Second Class Engineers. Part I Practical...Thomas Reed and Co Ltd ...Red cloth covered book of 485 pagesSticker on front cover "ANGUS & ROBERTSON LTD / 89 CASTLEREAGH ST. SYDNEY / TECHNICAL BOOK DEPT." non-fiction, engineering, mathematics, algebra, machines, -
Bay Steamers Maritime MuseumBook, Questions & Answers on Diesel, Semi-Diesel and other Internal Combustion Engines, Air Compressors etc, 1940
... Questions & Answers on Diesel, Semi-Diesel and other...Charles Griffin and Co Ltd ...Black cloth hardcover book of 365 pagesnon-fiction, heat, diesel engine, engineering, fuel -
Bay Steamers Maritime MuseumBook, Steam and Other Engines, 1947
... Steam and Other Engines...MacMillan and Co LTD, St Martin's St London ...Green cloth hard cover book of 537 pagesInside front cover handwritten in pencil "19/7/48 / Leonard J Stafford" Stamped in purple ink "TECHNICAL BOOK &MAGAZINE CO. / 297-239 SWANSTON ST. / OPP. MELBOURNE HOSPITAL / CENT. 2041 - MELBOURNE. C.S."non-fiction, engineering, steam, science, heat engines, engines, mechanics -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Memorabilia, Men At War And Peace, 2006
... Men At War And Peace...Greg and Ann Carter ...A paper Memorabilia dated 2007 depicting twenty-two naked men photographed in sepia. each month as the photo of a soldier now and then. Front cover depicts three men on horses being photographed by a fourth man . There are cattle behind the horses. On the top left hand of the Memorabilia "Men at War and Peace"Various supporters: thales, TPI, Herald Sun, PIXLmemorabilias -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, We Were Soldiers Once - and Young: The Battle that Changed the War in Vietnam. (Copy 1)
... We Were Soldiers Once - and Young: The Battle that Changed...Moore, Harold G, (Lt. Gen. Ret) and Galloway, Joseph L. ...Vietnam, November 1965, 450 men of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, under the command of Lt. Col. Hal Moore, are dropped by helicopter into a small clearing in the La Drang Valley and immediately surrounded by 2,000 North Vietnamese soldiers. Three days later, only two and a half miles away, a sister battalion is chopped to pieces. Together, these actions at the landing zones X-ray and Albany constitute one of the most savage and significant battles of the Vietnam War and set the tome of the conflict to come.Vietnam, November 1965, 450 men of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, under the command of Lt. Col. Hal Moore, are dropped by helicopter into a small clearing in the La Drang Valley and immediately surrounded by 2,000 North Vietnamese soldiers. Three days later, only two and a half miles away, a sister battalion is chopped to pieces. Together, these actions at the landing zones X-ray and Albany constitute one of the most savage and significant battles of the Vietnam War and set the tome of the conflict to come.united states. army, la drang valley (vietnam) , battle of, 1965, battle of la drang valley, 1st battalion, 7th cavalry -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, The NVA and Viet Cong, 1991
... The NVA and Viet Cong...Conboy, Ken and Bowra, Ken ...In 1940, Japan placed Vietnam under military occupation, restricting the local French administration to a figurehead authority.In 1940, Japan placed Vietnam under military occupation, restricting the local French administration to a figurehead authority.vietnam -- history, military., irregular or guerrilla forces and warfare -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Who We Are: an Atlantic Chronicle of the United States and Vietnam, 1969
... Who We Are: an Atlantic Chronicle of the United States and...Manning, Robert ed. and Janeway, Michael ed. ...An Atlantic Chronicle of the United States and VietnamAn Atlantic Chronicle of the United States and Vietnamvietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -- public opinion., vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -- united states, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- public opinion -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, The Vung Tau Ferry: HMAS Sydney and Escort Ships (Vietnam 1965-1972) (Copy 3)
... The Vung Tau Ferry: HMAS Sydney and Escort Ships (Vietnam...Nott, Rodney and Payne, Noel ...The dates and compsition of the 25 Troop Transport Task Force groups that served in the operational area during Australia's involvement in Vietnam 1965-72.The dates and compsition of the 25 Troop Transport Task Force groups that served in the operational area during Australia's involvement in Vietnam 1965-72.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - naval operations, hmas sydney (aircraft carrier), the vung tau ferry, royal australian navy, hmas sydney, 25 troop transport task force -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Vietnam Days: Australia and the impact of Vietnam
... Vietnam Days: Australia and the impact of Vietnam....Pierce, Peter ed., Doyle, Jeff ed. and Grey, Jeffrey ed. ...Nearly twenty years after Australia left Vietnam, there is still no consensus on its conduct or consequences. A new war in the Middle East has raised old ghosts, and the world was assured that it would no be 'another Vietnam'.Nearly twenty years after Australia left Vietnam, there is still no consensus on its conduct or consequences. A new war in the Middle East has raised old ghosts, and the world was assured that it would no be 'another Vietnam'.vietnamese conflict, 1961 - 1975 - influence -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Modern Fighting Helicopters: A Superbly Illustrated Analysis of Today's Versatile Military Rotorcraft, Their Weapons Systems and Combat Tactics
... Systems and Combat Tactics... Gunston, Bill and Spick, Mike ...A Superbly Illustrated Analysis of Today's Versatile Military Rotorcraft, Their Weapons Systems and Combat TacticsA Superbly Illustrated Analysis of Today's Versatile Military Rotorcraft, Their Weapons Systems and Combat Tacticsmilitary helicopters, helicopters -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Indochina and Vietnam: The Thirty-Five Year War, 1940-1975, 2013
... Indochina and Vietnam: The Thirty-Five Year War, 1940-1975....Miller, Robert . and Wainstock, Dennis ...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
... Making Sense of the Vietnam Wars: Local, National and...Bradley, Mark Philip and Young, Marilyn B. ...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, The Vietnam War: The Story and Photograph, 1997
... The Vietnam War: The Story and Photograph....Goldstein, Donald M., Dillon, Katherine V., and Wenger, J ...A collection of black and white photographs with a story with each oneA collection of black and white photographs with a story with each onevietnamese conflict , 1961-1975, 1961-1975 - pictorial works -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, In Retrospect: the Tragedy and Lessons of Vietnam (Copy 1), 1995
... In Retrospect: the Tragedy and Lessons of Vietnam (Copy 1)....McNamara, Robert S. and VanDeMark, Brian ...Unsparing...a clear, concise and extremely interesting loof at a crucial period of U.S. decision. It deserves to be widely read.Unsparing...a clear, concise and extremely interesting loof at a crucial period of U.S. decision. It deserves to be widely read.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - united states -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, We Were Soldiers Once - and Young: The Battle That Changed The War In Vietnam. (Copy 2)
... We Were Soldiers Once - and Young: The Battle That Changed... Moore, Harold G (Lt. Gen Ret) and Galloway, Joseph ...Vietnam, November 1965, 450 men of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, under the command of Lt. Col. Hal Moore, are dropped by helicopter into a small clearing in the La Drang Valley and immediately surrounded by 2,000 North Vietnamese soldiers. Three days later, only two and a half miles away, a sister battalion is chopped to pieces. Together, these actions at the landing zones X-ray and Albany constitute one of the most savage and significant battles of the Vietnam War and set the tome of the conflict to come.Vietnam, November 1965, 450 men of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, under the command of Lt. Col. Hal Moore, are dropped by helicopter into a small clearing in the La Drang Valley and immediately surrounded by 2,000 North Vietnamese soldiers. Three days later, only two and a half miles away, a sister battalion is chopped to pieces. Together, these actions at the landing zones X-ray and Albany constitute one of the most savage and significant battles of the Vietnam War and set the tome of the conflict to come.united states. army, la drang valley (vietnam) , battle of, 1965, battle of la drang valley, 1st battalion, 7th cavalry -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Vietnam Air Warfare: The Story of the Aircraft, The Battles and the Pilots Who Fought, 1996
... and the Pilots Who Fought....Dorr, Robert F. and Bishop, Chris Ed. ...To the pilot sitting hot, sweating and uncomfortable in the cramped cockpit of a warplane over Vietnam, it was simple.To the pilot sitting hot, sweating and uncomfortable in the cramped cockpit of a warplane over Vietnam, it was simple.vietnam war (1961-1975), vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, american -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Bomber: From Vietnam to hell and back, 2009
... Bomber: From Vietnam to hell and back....Bower-Miles, Tony 'Bomber' and Whittaker, Mark ...Tony 'Bomber' Bower-Miles was a young sapper in the Australian Army when he first went to Vietnam in 1969. landmines were one of the biggest threats faced by troops on both sides, and much of Bomber's work involved the dangerous task of clearing them.Tony 'Bomber' Bower-Miles was a young sapper in the Australian Army when he first went to Vietnam in 1969. landmines were one of the biggest threats faced by troops on both sides, and much of Bomber's work involved the dangerous task of clearing them.vietnam war, 1961 - 1975 -- veterans -- biography, land mines - detection - vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Australia R&R: Representations and Reinterpretations of Australia's War in Vietnam, 1991
... Australia R&R: Representations and Reinterpretations of...Doyle, Jeff ed and Grey, Jeffrey ed. ...Until recently, almost specifically the time of the Australian Welcome March in October 1987, Vietnam had been nearly forgotten on the widest popular areas of Australian Society.On this site will be erected a memorial for those who died and served in the Vietnam War.Until recently, almost specifically the time of the Australian Welcome March in October 1987, Vietnam had been nearly forgotten on the widest popular areas of Australian Society. 1961 - 1975 -- veterans -- australia, personal narratives - australian, vietnam war, australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, The Human Face of Warfare: Killing, Fear and Chaos in Battle, 2000
... The Human Face of Warfare: Killing, Fear and Chaos in...Evans, Michael ed, and Ryan, Alan ed. ...This book analyses the human face of warfare in the past, present and future. It contains essays by eminent Australian and international experts covering such issues as the psychology of killing in society and in the military: the past and future stresses on military commanders, from Douglas Macarthur to Norman Schwarzkopf; the making of war heroes such as Albert Jacka and Audie Murphy; and the role of women in combat.This book analyses the human face of warfare in the past, present and future. It contains essays by eminent Australian and international experts covering such issues as the psychology of killing in society and in the military: the past and future stresses on military commanders, from Douglas Macarthur to Norman Schwarzkopf; the making of war heroes such as Albert Jacka and Audie Murphy; and the role of women in combat.war - psychological aspects, war victims - mental health, women and war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, The Vung Tau Ferry: HMAS Sydney and Escort Ships (Vietnam 1965-972), (Copy 1)
... The Vung Tau Ferry: HMAS Sydney and Escort Ships (Vietnam...Nott, Rodney and Payne, Noel ...The dates and compsition of the 25 Troop Transport Task Force groups that served in the operational area during Australia's involvement in Vietnam 1965-72.The dates and compsition of the 25 Troop Transport Task Force groups that served in the operational area during Australia's involvement in Vietnam 1965-72.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - naval operations, hmas sydney (aircraft carrier), the vung tau ferry, 25 troop transport task force, royal australian navy, australia. royal australian navy, hmas s, hmas sydney -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, The Vung Tau Ferry: HMAS Sydney And Escort Ships (Vietnam 1965-1972) (Copy 2)
... The Vung Tau Ferry: HMAS Sydney And Escort Ships (Vietnam...Nott, Rodney and Payne, Noel ...The dates and compsition of the 25 Troop Transport Task Force groups that served in the operational area during Australia's involvement in Vietnam 1965-72.The dates and compsition of the 25 Troop Transport Task Force groups that served in the operational area during Australia's involvement in Vietnam 1965-72.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - naval operations, hmas sydney (aircraft carrier), hmas sydney, the vung tau ferry, 25, 25 troop transport task force, royal australian navy -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, We Were Soldiers Once - And Young: The Battle That Changed the War in Vietnam. (Copy 3), 1992
... We Were Soldiers Once - And Young: The Battle That Changed...Moore, Harold G, (Lt. Gen. Ret) and Galloway, Joseph L. ...Vietnam, November 1965, 450 men of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, under the command of Lt. Col. Hal Moore, are dropped by helicopter into a small clearing in the La Drang Valley and immediately surrounded by 2,000 North Vietnamese soldiers. Three days later, only two and a half miles away, a sister battalion is chopped to pieces. Together, these actions at the landing zones X-ray and Albany constitute one of the most savage and significant battles of the Vietnam War and set the tome of the conflict to come.Vietnam, November 1965, 450 men of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, under the command of Lt. Col. Hal Moore, are dropped by helicopter into a small clearing in the La Drang Valley and immediately surrounded by 2,000 North Vietnamese soldiers. Three days later, only two and a half miles away, a sister battalion is chopped to pieces. Together, these actions at the landing zones X-ray and Albany constitute one of the most savage and significant battles of the Vietnam War and set the tome of the conflict to come.united states. army, la drang valley (vietnam) , battle of, 1965, battle of la drang valley, 1st battalion, 7th cavalry -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Inside the VC and the NVA: The Real story of North Vietnam's Armed Forces, 1992
... Inside the VC and the NVA: The Real story of North...Lanning, Michael Lee and Cragg, Dan ...During the war in vietnam, the North Vietnamese communists had to place their trust in the oldest and most reliable tool of warfare: the individual soldier; America believed that firepower, logistics, and technology would be sufficient for victory. The North Vietnamese won.During the war in vietnam, the North Vietnamese communists had to place their trust in the oldest and most reliable tool of warfare: the individual soldier; America believed that firepower, logistics, and technology would be sufficient for victory. The North Vietnamese won.vietcong army, north vietnam army, communist -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Spies and Commandos: How America Lost the Secret War in North Vietnam. (Copy 2), 2000
... Spies and Commandos: How America Lost the Secret War in...Conboy, Kenneth and Andrade, Dale ...A major work that goes beyond what is in any of the other books that touch on these aspects of the Vietnam WarA major work that goes beyond what is in any of the other books that touch on these aspects of the Vietnam War 1961-1975 -- military intelligence -- united states, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -- commando operations -- vietnam (democratic republic)
