Showing 488 items matching "military - vietnam war"
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Ezell, Edward, The AK47 Story: Evolution of the Kalashnikov Weapon
The most widely distributed and best-known military shoulder weapon of the post-World War 2 era is the AK47 Assault rifle and its many variants.The most widely distributed and best-known military shoulder weapon of the post-World War 2 era is the AK47 Assault rifle and its many variants.ak-47, weapons -
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Book, Laffin, John, The Australian Army at War 1899-1975
A collection of photos and descriptions of various war areas from 1899-1975.A collection of photos and descriptions of various war areas from 1899-1975.australia. army - history, australia - history, military -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The Australians in nine wars: Waikato to Long Tan
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Gordon-Brown, Susan, Behind the Wire: Images and Stories of Vietnam Veterans, 2015
A collection of photographs os military personal who fought in VietnamPhotograph and interviews by Susan Gordon-Brown with Veterans incl. some from the NVVM.A collection of photographs os military personal who fought in Vietnamvietnam war, 1961-1975 - exhibitions, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, national vietnam veterans museum -
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Book, Le, Cao Dai, The Central Highlands: a North Vietnamese Journal of Life on the Ho Chi Minh Trail, 1965-1973 (Copy 2), 2004
In the midst of war's cruelty and hardships, this combat doctor showed creativity in his work, life, and in the resistance struggle. A military doctor at the front must do everything: He grasps the scalpel to make incisions, the shovel to dig forifications, the hoe to raise food, the rifle to fight, and the pen to advance medical theory.In the midst of war's cruelty and hardships, this combat doctor showed creativity in his work, life, and in the resistance struggle. A military doctor at the front must do everything: He grasps the scalpel to make incisions, the shovel to dig forifications, the hoe to raise food, the rifle to fight, and the pen to advance medical theory. 1961-1975 -- campaigns -- vietnam -- central highlands, 1961-1975 -- participation, north vietnamese, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, vietnamese, president ho chi ninh -
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Book, Stockdale, Jim and Stockdale, Sybil, In Love and War: The story of a family's ordeal and sacrifice during the Vietnam Years, 1984
Admiral Stockdale's account of the Tonkin Bay occurrence is exciting and revelatory history; and he has justly become a national figure for his heroic and canny leadership of the American prisoners of war in Hanoi.Admiral Stockdale's account of the Tonkin Bay occurrence is exciting and revelatory history; and he has justly become a national figure for his heroic and canny leadership of the American prisoners of war in Hanoi.air pilots, military - united states - biography, united states. navy - aviation - biography, prisoners of war - vietnam - biography, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american -
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Book, Macdougall, A.K, Australians at War: a pictorial history, 2007
Australians have fought in overseas wars for more that a century and created a legend on land, sea and in the air. This new edition of a famous pictorial history, constantly reprinted since its publication in 1991, brings their remarkable story up to date and includes an account of recent operations in Timor, Afghanistan and Iraq.Australians At War - A Pictorial History: Updated edition: Australia's battles from the Boer War to Iraq, 2007.Australians have fought in overseas wars for more that a century and created a legend on land, sea and in the air. This new edition of a famous pictorial history, constantly reprinted since its publication in 1991, brings their remarkable story up to date and includes an account of recent operations in Timor, Afghanistan and Iraq.australia – history, military, world war 1914-1918 - australia, world war, 1939-1945 - australia, vietnam war (1961-1975) -
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Book, Burgess, Pat, Warco: Australian Reporters at War, 1986
This book is about conflict: not only conflict between armies, but also the conflict of loyalties facing those whose job it is to tell the world about it: between reporting the truth as they see it and repeating the official briefing, designed to maintain morale and security; between giving the readers at home what they want to read and telling them what they ought to know. It is told trough some extraordinary characters - by turns brace, bizarre, callous, compassionate or all of those at one - the Warco mob.This book is about conflict: not only conflict between armies, but also the conflict of loyalties facing those whose job it is to tell the world about it: between reporting the truth as they see it and repeating the official briefing, designed to maintain morale and security; between giving the readers at home what they want to read and telling them what they ought to know. It is told trough some extraordinary characters - by turns brace, bizarre, callous, compassionate or all of those at one - the Warco mob.war correspondents - australia, journalism, military - australia, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Gellhorn, Martha, The face of war
Napalm, white phosphorus, plague, cholera - and "ordinary" bombing with high explosives. These are everyday hazards for vietnamese peasandt. Martha Gellhorn puts the case against war by simply describing it.Napalm, white phosphorus, plague, cholera - and "ordinary" bombing with high explosives. These are everyday hazards for vietnamese peasandt. Martha Gellhorn puts the case against war by simply describing it. military history, modern - 20th century, war correspondents, vietnam -
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Certificate, Meritorious Unit Commendation
A citation awarded to Australian Army Training Team Vietnam by the Secretary of the USA War Office. Meritorious Service in support of Military Operations. July 1962 to August 1969certificate, usa war office, aattv -
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Book, McKay, Gary, In Good Company: One Man's War in Vietnam (Copy 1)
Lieutnenat Gary McKay was 'medevaced' from nui le on the 22nd Seotember 1971, severely wounded by machine-gun fire. Early the next month he was returned to Australia. In July 1972 he was awarded the Military Cross for service in South Vietnam.Lieutnenat Gary McKay was 'medevaced' from nui le on the 22nd Seotember 1971, severely wounded by machine-gun fire. Early the next month he was returned to Australia. In July 1972 he was awarded the Military Cross for service in South Vietnam.australia. army - officers - biography, vietnam war, 1961-1975- personal narratives, australian -
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Book, McKay, Gary, In Good Company: One Man's War in Vietnam (Copy 2)
Lieutnenat Gary McKay was 'medevaced' from nui le on the 22nd Seotember 1971, severely wounded by machine-gun fire. Early the next month he was returned to Australia. In July 1972 he was awarded the Military Cross for service in South Vietnam.Lieutnenat Gary McKay was 'medevaced' from nui le on the 22nd Seotember 1971, severely wounded by machine-gun fire. Early the next month he was returned to Australia. In July 1972 he was awarded the Military Cross for service in South Vietnam.australia. army - officers - biography, vietnam war, 1961-1975- personal narratives, australian -
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Book, Guard, Michael, In The Sanctity Of The Snake Pit: A Novel Based on Factual Places and Events
... Vietnam War - Military helicopters - history...-1975 - Aerial operations American Vietnam War - Military ...In the Sanctity of the Snake Pit discloses the tribulations of the Vietnam helicoper war, and provides deeply moving insight into the lives of those crewme who routinely flew combat assault missions.In the Sanctity of the Snake Pit discloses the tribulations of the Vietnam helicoper war, and provides deeply moving insight into the lives of those crewme who routinely flew combat assault missions.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - aerial operations, american, vietnam war - military helicopters - history -
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Book, Badman, Peter, Modern Military Towards 2000
This book contains information regarding the history of our many ships used during wars.This book contains information regarding the history of our many ships used during wars.military art and science - australia - technological innovations, australian defence force, royal australian air force, royal australian navy, warfare -
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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, Waterhouse, Charles, Vietnam Sketchbook: Drawings from Delta to DMZ
All the agonies of the Vietnam war - the suffering and sacrifices of the South Vietnamese and U.S. military personnel combating the Viet Cong - are vividly portrayed in this impressive collection of drawings.All the agonies of the Vietnam war - the suffering and sacrifices of the South Vietnamese and U.S. military personnel combating the Viet Cong - are vividly portrayed in this impressive collection of drawings.vietnam war, 1961- 1975 - pictorial works -
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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 -
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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 -
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Book, Lunn, Hugh, Vietnam, A Reporter's War (Copy 3)
Assigned by Reuters to Vietnam, twenty-five year old correspondent Hugh Lunn left London with just 10 pounds for expenses and a one way ticket to Saigon. Arriving at the height of the war in 1967, he witnessed some of the most bloody and dramatic events, culminating in the 1968 Tet Offensice. Bombed, shot at, and lied to by the military, Hugh Lunn discovered that there was a war of words - and inages - as well as bullets.Assigned by Reuters to Vietnam, twenty-five year old correspondent Hugh Lunn left London with just 10 pounds for expenses and a one way ticket to Saigon. Arriving at the height of the war in 1967, he witnessed some of the most bloody and dramatic events, culminating in the 1968 Tet Offensice. Bombed, shot at, and lied to by the military, Hugh Lunn discovered that there was a war of words - and inages - as well as bullets.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, tet offensive (1968), saigon -
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Book, Grossman, Dave, On killing: the Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society (Copy 1)
An illuminating account of how soldiers learn to kill and how they live with the experience of having killed.An illuminating account of how soldiers learn to kill and how they live with the experience of having killed.combat - psychological aspects, psychology, military, mental health, combat disorders -
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Book, Trewhitt, Philip, Armoured Fighting Vehicles: 300 of the World's Greatest Military Vehicles, 1999
Every major tank from World War 1 to the present300 of the world's greatest military vehicles.Every major tank from World War 1 to the presenttanks (military science) -- history, armoured vehicles, military - history -
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Book, Frost, Frank, Australia's war in Vietnam (Copy 2)
Two decades ago, Australians were at war in Vietnam. By the time the engagement had ended, 47,000 Australians had participated in the most controversial military involvement in Australia's recent historyTwo decades ago, Australians were at war in Vietnam. By the time the engagement had ended, 47,000 Australians had participated in the most controversial military involvement in Australia's recent history vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives , australian, australia - politics and government - 1945 - -
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Book, McMillan-Kay, Robert, Vietnam: A technical Tour with the 1st Topographic Survey Troop (Copy 2)
The political and personal controversy over our involvement in the Vietnam war still rages. Only those who were there can tell the story.The political and personal controversy over our involvement in the Vietnam war still rages. Only those who were there can tell the story. military topography - vietnam, 1st topographical survey troop, nui dat -
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Book, Mutza, Wayne, U.S. Army Aviation in Vietnam, c2009
A collection of photographs and stories on the various Army Aviation that the Americans used in Vietnam.A collection of photographs and stories on the various Army Aviation that the Americans used in Vietnam.united states. army -- history -- vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, american, military helicopters -- united states -- history -- 20th century. -
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Book, Conboy, Kenneth and Andrade, Dale, Spies and Commandos: How America Lost the Secret War in North Vietnam. (Copy 1), 2000
A major work that goes beyond what is in any other books that touch on these aspects of the Vietnam warA major work that goes beyond what is in any 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) -
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Book, Tregoning-Lawrence, Heather, We'll meet again: Australian stories of love in war
It involves strategies, operation, and technology, but it affects individuals, families, communities , and nations and brings out many emotions in those caught up in it.It involves strategies, operation, and technology, but it affects individuals, families, communities , and nations and brings out many emotions in those caught up in it. war and society - australia, australia - armed forces - social life and customs, sociology, military - australia -
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Book, Krasnoff, Stan, Where To? For Valour: The Keith Payne Story (Copy 2)
... Army - Officers - Biography Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Fiction ...A True Story...Keith Payne's citation for the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration awarded in the British Commonwealth for valour, reads like a touch of madness.A True Story...Keith Payne's citation for the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration awarded in the British Commonwealth for valour, reads like a touch of madness.australia. australian army - officers - biography, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - fiction, military decorations, keith payne, victoria cross, aattv -
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Book, Kelly, Michael P, Where We Were In Vietnam: A Comprehensive Guide to the Firebases, Military Installations and Naval Vessels of the Vietnam War 1945-75
A comprehensive guide to the firebases, military installations and naval vessels of the Vietnam WarA comprehensive guide to the firebases, military installations and naval vessels of the Vietnam War military bases, american -- vietnam -- maps, us military bases, firebases -
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Book, English, Michael, Brave Lads: 3 RAR in South Vietnam 1967-1968
Brave lads is a long awaited unit history that fills a gap in the Australian military experence in South VietnamBrave lads is a long awaited unit history that fills a gap in the Australian military experence in South Vietnamaustralia. army. battalion, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- regimental histories -- australia, 3 rar -
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Book, Munnink, Herman, It's Called The Silent Service: On Board H.M.A.S. Sydney en route to Vietnam This was called the Vung Tau ferry (Copy 1)
Its called the Silent Service. The Royal Australian Navy is not always in the news or in the spotlight, or sought out by the news, as are the other military services of this great country of ours, us matloes or sailors tend to be the most effective and efficient in times of war as well as peace over the horizon - away from the media.Its called the Silent Service. The Royal Australian Navy is not always in the news or in the spotlight, or sought out by the news, as are the other military services of this great country of ours, us matloes or sailors tend to be the most effective and efficient in times of war as well as peace over the horizon - away from the media.cruisers (warships) - australia - history, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - naval operations, hmas sydney (aircraft carrier), the vung tau ferry, royal australian navy, australia. royal australian navy