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 Medics and Intelligence Officers meet and unload a secondAmerican Dustoff medical evacuation helicopter bringing wounded NVA/VietCong enemy from the NVA/VietCong K76A Hospital wards captured on the Nui May Tao Mountain by 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC)photograph, intelligence officers, dustoff, nva/vc, k76a hospital, 6 rar/nz, nui may tao mountain, operation marsden, gibbons collection catalogue, anzac, medics, denis gibbons

A black and white photograph of Medics and Intelligence Officers rush to meet and unload an American Dustoff medical evacuation helicopter bring wounded NVA/VIETCONG enemy from the NVA/VIETCONG K76A Hospital wards captured on the Nui May Tao Mountain by 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC)photograph, 6 rar/nz, k76a hospital, nui may tao mountain, operation marsden, nva/vc, dustoff, gibbons collection catalogue, intelligence officers, medic

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 Phuoc Tuy, South Vietnam, 1969. A 105mm artillery piece fires 'Fleshette' and 'Cannister' rounds on 'open sight' at NVA/VietCong, wave attacks against Fire Support Base Anderson. This type of action was also used at Fire Bases Coral, Balmoral amd Coogeephotograph, phuoc tuy, gibbons collection catalogue, 105mm artillery, fire support base anderson, fire support base - coral, fire support base balmoral, fire support base coogee, nva/vietcong, denis gibbons

A black and white photograph of a Digger checks out one of eight in ground operating theatres near the wards at the NVA/VIETCONG K76A Hospital on the Nui May Tao Mountain, captured during Operation Marsden by 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC)photograph, 6 rar/nz, k76a hospital, nui may tao mountain, operation marsden, gibbons collection catalogue, digger

A black and white photograph of an Australian Intellegence Interpreter attempts to decode NVA/VietCong message left carved into a tree trunk, at a bunker complex, captured by 1st Australian Task force Infantry elements. The message was somewhat garbled, and probably in some form of code.photograph, military intelligence, gibbons collection catalogue, nva/vc, 1st australian task force, infantry

Colour photo of Vietcong mine damagephotograph, colour

North Vietnamese NVA Pith Helmet worn by 'the communist Viet Minh and later the People's Army of Vietnam of the North' (sourced from Wikipedia 10.02.2020

A black and white photograph of Diggers of 11 Platoon, D Coy 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) inspect a stripped NVA/VietCong body, following a very successful ambush during Operation Lavarack in the Long Binh-Ben Hoa area. The ambush accounted for six enemy killed and two capturedphotograph, 11 platoon, d coy, 6 rar/nz, operation lavarack, nva/vc, long binh-ben hoa, gibbons collection catalogue, digger

A black and white photograph of Contact, Contact, Contact - later afternnon, Section strength TAOR patrol, Long Binh Operation Federal 14th March 1969, 7 Platoon, C Company 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) , Cpl Gary Mosely keeps a tight reign on a captured NVA/VietCong sapper prisoner.photograph, 7 platoon, c coy, 4 rar nz, fire base betty, operation federal, cpl gary mosely, nva/vc, gibbons collection catalogue

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 Contact, Contact, Contact, late afternoon, section strength TAOR Patrol, Long Binh Operation Federal 14th March 1969, 7 Platoon, C Coy 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC). A captured NVA/VietCong sapper is moved to be picked up by helicopter and taken to Fire Base Bettyphotograph, long binh, operation federal, 7 platoon, c coy, 4rar nz, gibbons collection catalogue, fire base betty, taor patrol, nva/vc, anzac, captured nva viet cong sapper, denis gibbons

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 Contact, Contact, Contact, late afternoon section strength TAOR patrol, Long Binh, Operation Federal, 14th March 1969, 7 Platoon, C Company 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) a captured NVA/VietCong sapper prior is guarded by two diggers prior to being moved out into captivityphotograph, long binh, operation federal, 7 platoon, c coy, 4rar nz, gibbons collection catalogue, nva viet cong, diggers, toar patrol, anzac, captured nva viet cong sapper, denis gibbons

A sample of the lengths that the Viet Cong went to to out stay their adversary.Laminated diagram of a "Viet" Cong/NVA tunnel system shows the ingenuity and use of the local terrain.Notations of areas of the tunnel systems and on the lower left of the laminated picture is a note that states "The diagram shows a typical tunnel complex used by the Viet Cong during the 1960's."

A black and white photograph of Medics and Intelligence Officers rush to meet and unload an American Dustoff medical evacuation helicopter bringing wounded NVA/Viet Cong enemy from the NVA/Viet Cong K76A Hospital wards captured on the Nui May Tao Mountain by 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC)photograph, 6 rar/nz, nui may tao mountain, operation marsden, dustoff, nva/vc, k76a hospital, gibbons collection catalogue, medic, intelligence officers

A black and white photograph of Medics and Intelligence Officers rush to meet and unload a second American Dustoff medical evacuation helicopter bringing wounded NVA/Viet Cong enemy from the NVA/Viet Cong from the K76A Hospital wards captured on the Nui May Tao Mountain by 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC)photograph, 6rar/nz, k76a hospital, nva/vc, dustoff, nui may tao mountain, operation marsden, gibbons collection catalogue, medic, intelligence officers

A black and white photograph of Lt Colin Scott DFC,shows Capt Dick Niemela an American Forward Air Controller, the area coordinates, of a large NVA/VietCong force. Scott had flown over the emeny, under heavy fire until he had almost run out of fuel. Also in the group is Lt Mike Meehan 161 (Indep) Recce Flt.A black and white photograph of Lt Colin Scott DFC,shows Capt Dick Niemela an American Forward Air Controller, the area coordinates, of a large NVA/VietCong force. Scott had flown over the emeny, under heavy fire until he had almost run out of fuel. Also in the group is Lt Mike Meehan 161 (Indep) Recce Flt.photograph, lt colin scott, capt dick niemela, lt mike meehan, 161 recon flt, nva/vc, gibbons collection catalogue, american forward air controller

In the Vietnam War the 'tunnel rats' became famous. It all began on 'Operation Crimp' in January 1966 when US paratroopers and Australian infantry and engineers captured a Vietcong headquarters, in an extensive network of tunnels, some going down to four or more levels, containing munitions and 100,000 documents. vietnam war, 1961-1975- regimental histories - australian, operation crimp, us paratroopers, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment

Top half of the flag is red, the bottom half is blue with a yellow, five pointed star in the centre. Dark brown, wooden frame and navy velour backing. Photo of Pte. R. Curry, CPL C N McEvoy and Pte. K R Matthews.Flag captured at the Battle of Dong Ha SVN 1968. flag donated by LAC. K R Matthews, Eng. Fitt, 35 Sqn Vietnam 1969-1970.battle of dong ha.

In the Vietnam War the 'tunnel rats' became famous. It all began on 'Operation Crimp' in January 1966 when US paratroopers and Australian infantry and engineers captured a Vietcong headquarters, in an extensive network of tunnels, some going down to four or more levels, containing munitions and 100,000 documents. 1961-1975- regimental histories - australian, operation crimp, vietcong, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment

A study of motivation and control in a modern army in combat.vietnamese conflict - 1961-1975, vietcong

In the Vietnam War the 'tunnel rats' became famous. It all began on 'Operation Crimp' in January 1966 when US paratroopers and Australian infantry and engineers captured a Vietcong headquarters, in an extensive network of tunnels, some going down to four or more levels, containing munitions and 100,000 documents.vietnam war, 1961-1975- regimental histories - australian, operation crimp, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment

A Article, Clipping reporting the capture of a cave near Nui Dat. It reports that a centurion tank was heavily damaged. A casualty list mentions that Trooper Jmes Kelly Kerr, 19, single of Concord, N.S.W. of B Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment. Also Listed other solders who were injured in the incident.article, clippings, james kelly kerr, nui dat, 1st armoured regiment

When Special Forces Sergeant Geoge E. Smith went to Vietnam in early 1963, he thought it was to save the "democratic" Diem regime from the Chinese Communists. Set down in a sugar plantation owned by Diem's sister-in-law Madame Nhu, he grew frustrated and synical. then guerrilla regulars overran his camp in a perfectly executed night attack. He was a prisoner of the Vietcong. 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - prisoners and prisons, vietcong, american special forces, sgt george e. smith, chinese communist, diem regime, madame nhu

I felt a weak pride n the fact that we combed our har, did not cry, joked, and most of all, were prepared to the the consequences of what each of did or did not do.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - prisoners and prisons, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - campaigns - cambodia, kate webb, phnom penh, pieh nil pass

They were the forward scouts, the mine clearers, the bridge builders and the tunnel rats.vietnam war, personal narratives - australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation. australian, tunnel rats 1965-1971, tunnel rats, foot soldiers, landmines, black saturday, sin city, the tethered goat, land clearing, australian soldiers

An inside account of the Vietnam War and its aftermath. 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, north vietnamese, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, viet cong, vietnam -- politics and government -- 1945-1975