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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Dockery, Kevin, Operation Thunderhead: The True Story of Vietnam's Final POW Rescue Mission - and the Last Navy Seal Killed in Country, 2008
As the Vietnam War ground to an end, American forces were being withdrawn from combat duty. But some were still fighting for their lives: the prisioners of war. There were two operations lauched to rescue the POWs. One - the legendary Son Tay Raid - was revealed to the public. The other was classified as Top Secret. This is the incredible true story of that almost-forgotten mission..As the Vietnam War ground to an end, American forces were being withdrawn from combat duty. But some were still fighting for their lives: the prisioners of war. There were two operations lauched to rescue the POWs. One - the legendary Son Tay Raid - was revealed to the public. The other was classified as Top Secret. This is the incredible true story of that almost-forgotten mission.. 1961-1975 - prisoners and prisons, north vietnamese, prisoners of war - united states, vietnam war - 1961-1975 - search and rescue operations, u.s. navy seals, operation thunderbird, pows, son tay raid -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Rottman, Gordon L, Vietnam Gun Trucks, 2011
While Vietnam is usually perceived as an infantry war with US forces deploying by helicopters, the long supply lines that led to their inland bases had to be traveled by ground vehicles.While Vietnam is usually perceived as an infantry war with US forces deploying by helicopters, the long supply lines that led to their inland bases had to be traveled by ground vehicles.military convoys -- vietnam -- history -- 20th century., vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- transportation -- pictorial works -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Rottman, Gordon L, Army of the Republic of Vietnam 1955-75, 2010
Written by a combat veteran of US Army Special Forces in Vietnam, this is a guide to the army of the war's least-studied major participant - South Vietnam.Written by a combat veteran of US Army Special Forces in Vietnam, this is a guide to the army of the war's least-studied major participant - South Vietnam.vietnam republic, vietnam republic -- history, military, vietnam republic - uniforms -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Conboy, Ken and Bowra, Ken, The NVA and Viet Cong, 1991
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, Rottman, Gordon L, North Vietnamese Army Soldier 1958-75, 2009
Commonly mistaken for the locally raised Viet Cong, the NVA was an entirely different force, conducting large-scale operations in a conventional war.Commonly mistaken for the locally raised Viet Cong, the NVA was an entirely different force, conducting large-scale operations in a conventional war.vietnam (democratic republic) -- armed forces., vietnam (democratic republic) -- history, military -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Rottman, Gordon L, US Army Long-Range Patrol Scout in Vietnam 1965-71, 2008
the Vietnamese knew the Long-Range patrol Scouts as "the men with green faces"the Vietnamese knew the Long-Range patrol Scouts as "the men with green faces"united states. army. special forces -- equipment and supplies, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- regimental histories -- united states, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- reconnaissance operations, american. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Mangold, Tom and Penycate, John, The Tunnels of Cu Chi (softcover) (Copy 6)
One of the more remarkable but little known campaigns of the vietnam War was fought inside the 200 miles of secret tunnel networks around Saigon between Viet Cong guerrillas and special American forces known as "Tunnel Rats"One of the more remarkable but little known campaigns of the vietnam War was fought inside the 200 miles of secret tunnel networks around Saigon between Viet Cong guerrillas and special American forces known as "Tunnel Rats" guerrillas - vietnam - cu chi, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - vietnam - cu chi -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Hammond, William M, Reporting Vietnam: Media and Military at War, 1998
A superb book and marvelous read, Reporting Vietnam is by far the best study of the press and armed services yet written,A superb book and marvelous read, Reporting Vietnam is by far the best study of the press and armed services yet written,vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - press coverage - united states, armed forces and mass media - united states - history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, O'Keefe, Brendan, Medicine at War: Medical aspects of Australia's Involvement in Southeast Asian Conflicts 1950-1972, 1994
This comprehensive and analytical account documents the important role of the military medical units who supported Australia's overseas forces from the time of the Malayan Emergency.Medical aspects of Autralia's involvement in Southeast Asia, 1950-1972.This comprehensive and analytical account documents the important role of the military medical units who supported Australia's overseas forces from the time of the Malayan Emergency.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - medical care, agent orange - tboxicology, australia - armed forces - medical care - asia, southeastern -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Simmelhaig, Helen and Spenceley, G.F.R, For Australia's Sake: a history of Australia's involvement in nine wars
Tells the story of Australia's involvement in these wars, both on the battlefront and at home.Tells the story of Australia's involvement in these wars, both on the battlefront and at home.vietnam war, 1961-1975, australia -- armed forces -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Front line dispatches: Australians at war 1845-1972 (Copy 2)
australia - history, military, australia - armed forces - history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Warren, James A, GIAP: the General who defeated America in Vietnam (Copy 1), 2013
Over the thirty years of his career as commander in chief (of Communist forces in Vietnam). Giap not only frustrated the designs of two nations far stronger that his own both militarily and technologically, but also continually built up the strength and capabilities of his own military forces, seamlessly integrating them into a resilient political infrastructure that he himself had no small hand in creating.Over the thirty years of his career as commander in chief (of Communist forces in Vietnam). Giap not only frustrated the designs of two nations far stronger that his own both militarily and technologically, but also continually built up the strength and capabilities of his own military forces, seamlessly integrating them into a resilient political infrastructure that he himself had no small hand in creating.generals -- vietnam -- biography, vietnam (democratic republic). qua^n do ^i -- biography -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, McNeill, Ian, To Long Tan: the Australian army & the Vietnam War (Copy 1)
To Long Tan conforms the well-earned reputation of Australian official histories for candour, critical analysis, and breadth of coverage.To Long Tan conforms the well-earned reputation of Australian official histories for candour, critical analysis, and breadth of coverage.australia. army. foreign service - vietnam, vietnam - armed forces, bien hoa, 173rd airborne brigade, 1rar, 161, 161 field battery, phuoc tuy, vung tau, nui, nui dat, binh ba, d445 battalion (nva/vietcong) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, McNeill, Ian, To Long Tan: The Australian Army and the Vietnam War 1950 - 1966 (Copy 2)
To Long Tan conforms the well-earned reputation of Australian official histories for candour, critical analysis, and breadth of coverage.To Long Tan conforms the well-earned reputation of Australian official histories for candour, critical analysis, and breadth of coverage.australia. army. foreign service - vietnam, vietnam - armed forces, bien hoa, 1rar, 173rd airborne brigade, 161 field battery, phuoc tuy, vung tau, nui, nui dat, d445 battalion (nva/vietcong), binh, binh ba -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Creyke, Robin & Sutherland, Peter, Veterans' Entitlements Law
For over eighty-five years, and from both sides of politics, the Commonwealth Government has provided support for servicemen and women. Whether it be soldier settlers' block, further education, specially fitted cars for limbless, habitation programs or financial support, Australians have been prepared in practical ways to help and compensate the men and women who have served their country in the armed forces especially in times of war.For over eighty-five years, and from both sides of politics, the Commonwealth Government has provided support for servicemen and women. Whether it be soldier settlers' block, further education, specially fitted cars for limbless, habitation programs or financial support, Australians have been prepared in practical ways to help and compensate the men and women who have served their country in the armed forces especially in times of war.veterans - legal status, laws etc - australia, military pensions - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Klintworth, Gary ed, Vietnam's Withdrawal From Cambodia: Regional Issues and Realignments
Vietnamese armed forces invaded Cambodia in December 1978. a decade of Vietnamese occupation had important political and security consequences for Cambodians, for Vietnam, for the ASEAN states, for China and the superpowers and, indirectly, for Australia.Vietnamese armed forces invaded Cambodia in December 1978. a decade of Vietnamese occupation had important political and security consequences for Cambodians, for Vietnam, for the ASEAN states, for China and the superpowers and, indirectly, for Australia.cambodian-vietnamese conflict, 1977, vietnam - foreign relations -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Australian Army, Australian Army: Signal Training (All Arms) Pamphlet No. 6: Communications Security, 1971 (Copy 2), 1971
A blue coloured cover with all information in black ink. Top right corner reads DSN 7610--66-039-4906. Above Australian there is a kangaroo above two crossed swords and a crown above them. Down the left hand side a two punch holes. There is a dark rectangular near the top left hand side of the booklet which looks like an adhesive mark.australia - armed forces - service manuals, signals, signal training -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Australian Army, Australian Army: Signal Training (All Arms) Pamphlet No. 6: Communications Security, 1971 (Copy 3), 1971
A blue coloured cover with all information in black ink. Top right corner reads DSN 7610--66-039-4906. Above Australian there is a kangaroo above two crossed swords and a crown above them. Down the left hand side a two punch holesaustralia - armed forces - service manuals, signals, signal training -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Australian Army, Australian Army: Drill Manual, 1963 (Copy 2), 1963
A cream coloured booklet with black details on the front. There are two rusty staples down the left hand side. There a code of 7610-66-018-6712 at the top right hand side. this booklet is covered in a plastic cover. Bottom left hand side there is a white sticker with black writing on it.australia - armed forces - service manuals, drill manual -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Australian Army, Australian Army: Drill Manual, 1963 (Copy 3), 1963
A cream coloured booklet with black details on the front. There are two rusty staples down the left hand side. There a code of 7610-66-018-6712 at the top right hand side. this booklet is covered in a plastic cover. Bottom left hand side there is a white sticker with black writing on it.australia - armed forces - service manuals, drill manual -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Australian Army, Australian Army: Drill Manual, 1963 (Copy 4), 1963
A cream coloured booklet with black details on the front. There are two punch holes down the left hand side. There a code of 7610-66-018-6712 at the top right hand side. this booklet is covered in a plastic cover. At the top of the booklet is the name: E.J. Sungalls in black inkaustralia - armed forces - service manuals, drill manual, e.j. sungalls -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Australian Army, Australian Army: Drill Manual, 1963 (Copy 5), 1963
A cream coloured booklet with black details on the front. There are two punch holes down the left hand side. There a code of 7610-66-018-6712 at the top right hand side. this booklet is covered in a plastic cover. On the inside cover is the name of G.W. Cullen.australia - armed forces - service manuals, drill manual, g.w. cullen -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The Tiger Man of Vietnam. (Copy 2)
As he flew over South East Asia towards Vietnam, Captain Barry Petersen struggled to keep an aura of calm. Inwardly he was incredibly excited. Age 28, highy trained, with experience in anti-communist guerill warfare, he was about to embark on the biggest and most important mission of his life.As he flew over South East Asia towards Vietnam, Captain Barry Petersen struggled to keep an aura of calm. Inwardly he was incredibly excited. Age 28, highy trained, with experience in anti-communist guerill warfare, he was about to embark on the biggest and most important mission of his life. petersen, barry -- career in armed forces, vietnam -- officers -- biography, australia. army. australian army training team, vietnam -- officers, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, montagnard (vietnamese people), captain barry petersen, aattv -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Warren, James A, GIAP: The General Who Defeated America in Vietnam (Copy 2), 2013
Over the thrity years of his career as commander in chief (of Cummunist forces in Vietnam). Giap not only frustrated the designs of two nations far stronger that his own both militarily and technologically, but also continually built up the strength and capabilities of his own military forces, seamlessly integrating them into a resilient political infrastructure that he himself had no small hand in creating.Over the thrity years of his career as commander in chief (of Cummunist forces in Vietnam). Giap not only frustrated the designs of two nations far stronger that his own both militarily and technologically, but also continually built up the strength and capabilities of his own military forces, seamlessly integrating them into a resilient political infrastructure that he himself had no small hand in creating. generals -- vietnam -- biography, vietnam (democratic republic). qua^n do ^i -- biography -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Chamberlain, Ernest, The Viet Cong 275th Regiment (To the Battle of Long Tan and After...), 2022
To the Battle of Long Tan and afterTo the Battle of Long Tan and aftervietnam war - 1961-1975 - regimental histories, vietnam war - campaigns: ho chi minh 1975, vietnam armed forces - history, battle of long tan -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Administrative record - Company Roll Book, Australian Army: CMF Company roll book (1st Field Hospital) 1981-1982, 1981
A faded blue covered book with 70 lined pages and a darker blue bindingaustralia - armed forces - service manuals, 1st australian field hospital -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Mines and booby traps used by the Vietcong in South Vietnam. (Copy 2 ), 1965
united states - armed forces - service manuals, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - vietcong -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Australian Army: Infantry training, Vol. 1, Infantry Platoon Weapons, Pamphlet No. 4A: sub machine gun 9mm F1 (Australia),1966. Copy 2, 1966
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Australian Army: Infantry training, Vol. 4, Part 2: The Platoon, 1964 (Copy 2), 1964
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Australian Army: patrolling and tracking, 1965
W.O.E. Perry-Bolt.australia - armed forces - service manuals