Crossfire An Australian Reconnaissance Unit In Vietnam

Author : Peter Haran,Robert Kearney
Publisher : New Holland Australia(AU)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Australians
ISBN : 1864367210

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Crossfire by Peter Haran,Robert Kearney Pdf

In October, 1966, 28 soldiers were chosen to form Australia's first specialist Reconnaissance Platoon in the Vietnam War. One of this platoon's section commanders was a 20-year-old regular soldier called Bob Kearney, who led a series of deadly patrols while the first Australian Task Force established its headquarters in South Vietnam. Operating in isolation and extreme danger ahead of the main Australian forces, these young men braved regular enemy contacts, mines, booby traps, and the natural perils of the teeming jungle. This is the story of Bob and his unit - a tale of courage, terror, madness and survival, told by fellow Vietnam vetran Peter Haran.

Author : Peter Haran
Publisher : New Holland Publishers (AU)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Gunships (Military aircraft)
ISBN : 1741100453

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Shockwave by Peter Haran Pdf

Vietnam War pilots and crews of Australia's fleet of Iroquois helicoptersThe Vietnam War in the 1960's and 1970's was characterised by the mobility provided by Iroquois UH-1H helicopters. They were used as commuter taxis to carry troops in and out of operations areas, to back up troops with supplies and ammunition, and to evacuate the wounded and ill. This is the graphic story of the pilots and crews of Australia's fleet of Iroquois helicopters during that time, the Dustoffs and the Bushrangers, their triumphs and losses.

Author : Peter Haran
Publisher : New Holland Publishers (AU)
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Vietnam War, 1961-1975
ISBN : 9781921655678

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Crossfire: An Australian Reconnaissance Unit in Vietnam by Peter Haran Pdf

Author : Peter Haran
Publisher : New Holland Publishers (AU)
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781921655661

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Shockwave: An Australian Combat Helicopter Crew in Vietnam by Peter Haran Pdf

Author : Ronald B. Frankum
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011-06-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810879560

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Historical Dictionary of the War in Vietnam by Ronald B. Frankum Pdf

For Southeast Asia, the Vietnam War altered forever the history, topography, people, economy, and politics of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (DRV), the Republic of Vietnam (RVN), Cambodia, and Laos. That the war was controversial is an understatement as is the notion that the war can be understood from any one perspective. One way of understanding the Vietnam War is by marking its time with turning points, both major and minor, that involved events or decisions that helped to influence its course in the years to follow. By examining a few of these turning points, an organizational framework takes shape that makes understanding the war more possible. Historical Dictionary of the War in Vietnam emphasizes the international nature of the war, as well as provide a greater understanding of the long scope of the conflict. The major events associated with the war will serve as the foundation of the book while additional entries will explore the military, diplomatic, political, social, and cultural events that made the war unique. While military subjects will be fully explored, there will be greater attention to other aspects of the war. All of this is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, an extensive bibliography, and over 600 cross-referenced dictionary entries. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Vietnam War.

Author : Christopher Hubbard
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351162821

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Australian and US Military Cooperation by Christopher Hubbard Pdf

Australia and the United States have found themselves fighting common enemies on the battlefields of the world for over half a century. Australian ground forces have repeatedly stood shoulder-to-shoulder with American troops in conflicts from Korea and Vietnam to Afghanistan - and now in the 2003 Iraq war. This study looks closely at the key factors which, for over fifty years, have shaped, interpreted and applied the aims and aspirations of this mutual defence agreement to the real world of shifting threats, changing strategic balances and the democratic uncertainties of domestic politics. A departure from the current literature, the ANZUS alliance, now updated to take account of the new post 11 September 2001 realities, is presented as an accessible and concise survey of this often neglected but increasingly important trans-Pacific link between the American giant and its durable Australian ally. Suitable as supplementary reading at the 3rd year undergraduate and postgraduate levels of courses studying international relations generally, but also useful for those engaged with elements of global and regional security, and strategic defence analysis.

Author : Bruce Picken
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 547 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-02-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781921941900

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Fire Support Bases Vietnam by Bruce Picken Pdf

Fire Support Bases Vietnam is a meticulous documentation of the construction, location and role of fire support bases during the Vietnam War, compiled by Vietnam veteran Bruce Picken. Often makeshift bases hacked out of primary jungle, these artillery gun areas provided essential support to infantry field units during operations in South Vietnam. In its simplest sense, a fire support base was an often hastily constructed fortified artillery base position, usually sited forward close to the centre of the area of operations in support of task force, battalion or company operations. The role of the fire support base was to bring artillery and mortar fire within range of friendly forces operating in depth. Artillery gun areas were not unique to the Vietnam conflict. In previous wars they were deployed in allied territory to cover the front lines and to support advancing troops. The concept was first applied in Vietnam by US forces and quickly adapted by Australian forces arriving in Phuoc Tuy Province in May 1966 to fight a new kind of war. This conflict was not like its predecessors and the fire support bases were now more usually sited in territory dominated by the enemy to provide much-needed protection for forces operating in bitterly contested areas. Fire Support Bases Vietnam is a detailed account that identifies every fire support base by date, location and role and provides an outline of the operations in which they participated. This is an essential reference book for those with a serious interest in the Vietnam War, and adds valuable detail to the study of a campaign that occupies a unique place in the Australian psyche.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Asia
ISBN : UCSD:31822025457037

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The Defence Reporter by Anonim Pdf

Author : Arthur James Wells
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1864 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Bibliography, National
ISBN : UOM:39015079755792

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The British National Bibliography by Arthur James Wells Pdf

Author : David Murray Horner,Jean Bou
Publisher : Allen & Unwin
Page : 561 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2008-03-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781741765335

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Duty First by David Murray Horner,Jean Bou Pdf

Duty First is the complete history of the Royal Australian Regiment, which has been the mainstay of the Australian Regular Army for over sixty years. With the formation of the regular army, including the Royal Australian Regiment, for the first time Australia had a permanent professional army, available in peacetime and in war for any task the government might direct. The Royal Australian Regiment is the key fighting force of the army and has carried the main burden of active service since the Second World War. Its history throws important light on the development of Australia's defence. In late 1945, three battalions were formed to serve with the British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan. Active service began with a 'baptism of fire' fierce combat in the Korean War. This was followed by counter-guerrilla service in Malaya during the Emergency, action in Borneo during Confrontation, including the top secret 'Claret' operations into Indonesian territory, and active service in Vietnam. The book examines how the regiment adapted after the Vietnam War to the demands of peacetime soldiering, including the pressures of peacekeeping. Finally, it reveals how the regiment's traditions of flexibility and readiness have stood it in good stead in recent operations in East Timor, the Solomon Islands, Iraq and Afghanistan. Duty First concludes with a series of short pieces in which former members of the regiment, from general to soldier, present fascinating accounts of their personal experiences in a range of different operational and peacetime circumstances. This is a story of humour and courage, of professionalism, and above all dedication to duty. The Royal Australian Regiment's motto, 'Duty First', continues to reflect its ethos and spirit today, over sixty years since its foundation.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2252 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Books
ISBN : STANFORD:36105111052903

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American Book Publishing Record by Anonim Pdf

Author : Dr. Jack Shulimson,Maj. Charles M. Johnson
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781787200838

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U.S. Marines In Vietnam: The Landing And The Buildup, 1965 by Dr. Jack Shulimson,Maj. Charles M. Johnson Pdf

This is the second volume in a series of chronological histories prepared by the Marine Corps History and Museums Division to cover the entire span of Marine Corps involvement in the Vietnam War. This volume details the Marine activities during 1965, the year the war escalated and major American combat units were committed to the conflict. The narrative traces the landing of the nearly 5,000-man 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade and its transformation into the ΙII Marine Amphibious Force, which by the end of the year contained over 38,000 Marines. During this period, the Marines established three enclaves in South Vietnam’s northernmost corps area, I Corps, and their mission expanded from defense of the Da Nang Airbase to a balanced strategy involving base defense, offensive operations, and pacification. This volume continues to treat the activities of Marine advisors to the South Vietnamese armed forces but in less detail than its predecessor volume, U.S. Marines in Vietnam, 1954-1964; The Advisory and Combat Assistance Era.

Author : Maj. Gary L. Telfer,Lt.-Col. Lane Rogers,Dr. V. Keith Fleming Jr.
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781787200845

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U.S. Marines In Vietnam: Fighting The North Vietnamese, 1967 by Maj. Gary L. Telfer,Lt.-Col. Lane Rogers,Dr. V. Keith Fleming Jr. Pdf

This is the fourth volume in an operational and chronological series covering the U.S. Marine Corps’ participation in the Vietnam War. This volume details the change in focus of the III Marine Amphibious Force (III MAF), which fought in South Vietnam’s northernmost corps area, I Corps. This volume, like its predecessors, concentrates on the ground war in I Corps and III MAF’s perspective of the Vietnam War as an entity. It also covers the Marine Corps participation in the advisory effort, the operations of the two Special Landing Forces of the U.S. Navy’s Seventh Fleet, and the services of Marines with the staff of the U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam. There are additional chapters on supporting arms and logistics, and a discussion of the Marine role in Vietnam in relation to the overall American effort.

Author : Fred Fairhead,Royal Australian Regiment Association
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Vietnam War, 1961-1975
ISBN : 0992470404

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A Duty Done by Fred Fairhead,Royal Australian Regiment Association Pdf

"The book describes some fifty major operations each with accompanying maps and sketches and covering all of the sixteen Battalion tours of duty in Vietnam - from 1RAR in 1965 to 4RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Battalion's last operations in 1971." -- publisher's website.

Author : Jack Shulimson,Charles M. Johnson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Government publications
ISBN : UIUC:30112013281065

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U.S. Marines in Vietnam by Jack Shulimson,Charles M. Johnson Pdf

In TREATY BOX per Maxine Channon 01/07 that file in shelf in vault.