Content on Vietnam War 1962-1975

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Terry McDonnell - Vietnam (Oral history)

Terry McDonnell - Vietnam (Video)

John Terrence 'Terry' McDonnell was grew up in Benalla, Victoria.

The 106 Field Workship in Vietnam

Units of the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) have served Australia well in many conflicts and Vietnam was no exception.

The Americans' war - At home and overseas

The war that is known around the world as the 'Vietnam War' is referred to in Vietnam as the 'American War'.

The Art of Remembrance short film (Video)

Explores the role of paintings and sketches that represent the experiences of Australia's service personnel and how visual art can help us learn more about Australia's military history. Rated PG (…

The Australian Army Training Team Vietnam

The first contingent of the Australian Army Training Team (AATTV) arrived in South Vietnam on 3 August 1962.

The Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) workbook (Student activity), (Teacher notes), (Educational)

The second in a series of 5 ready-to-use workbooks for Years 10 to 12 secondary students. Learn about the AATTV's contribution to Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War.

The Battle of Fire Support Bases Coral/Balmoral (Book)

This commemorative publication explores the Australian defenders of two fire support bases at Coral and Balmoral. It shares the experience of soldiers in Vietnam from the start of Operation Toan…

The Cold War workbook (Student activity), (Teacher notes), (Educational)

The first in a series of 5 ready-to-use workbooks for Years 10 to 12 secondary students. Investigate the people and world events that lead to the Vietnam War.

The destruction of enemy camps in Phuoc Tuy Province (Video)

5 RAR troops under their Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Colin Khan, find and destroy three large permanent enemy camps and staging areas.

The Fab Four Nurses: Stories of Service (Video), (Student activity), (Educational)

Discover the experiences of the 'Fab Four', the first 4 Australian Army nurses to serve in the Vietnam War. This story tells the experiences of Lieutenant Colleen Mealy, Lieutenant Margaret Ahern,…

The Long Shadow: Our Vietnam War (Video)

Our Vietnam War tells the story of Australia's involvement in the words of the men who were sent to fight; the battles, the protests, returning and the long shadow the war cast on the people whose…

The Many Days of Anzac short film (Video)

A history of Anzac commemoration in Australia. This documentary film dives into the ABC archives of Anzac Day coverage to tell the story of how Australians created Anzac traditions and rituals by…

The other side

The Vietnamese communists and 'the American War'The Americans and their allies saw the Vietnam War as part of a struggle against international communism.

The second assault

Once the tanks were safely on open ground away from the village, 9 Squadron RAAF helicopters flew in replacement crewmen, evacuated the wounded, including Sullivan, and delivered fresh ammunition.

The Tet Offensive

The Tet Offensive, launched in early 1968 by the Viet Cong, marked a significant escalation in the scale and the intensity of the Vietnam War.

The Vietnam War

The Vietnam War was the longest twentieth century conflict in which Australians participated; it involved some 60,000 personnel and grew from a limited initial commitment of 30 military advisers in…

Then and now: Jobs in the Australian defence forces (Digibook), (Educational)

This digibook commemorates Australians who served in the Vietnam War and the work they did. It explains many people's jobs in the war and compares them to present-day roles in the Australian Defence…

Thomas Henry 'Buddy' Lea: Stories of Service (Video), (Student activity), (Educational)

Find out about Thomas 'Buddy' Lea's heroic efforts to save his friends during the Battle of Long Tan in the Vietnam War. This story tells of the experiences of Buddy, a First Nations Australian who…

Three members of the team

Peter ConwayIn June 1971 WOII Peter Conway, a member of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV), went on leave to Australia.

Tony Ey (Royal Australian Navy), Navy Clearance Diver (Video)

Tony Ey served as a Royal Australian Navy Clearance Diver in Vietnam. Like many Australian units, his was integrated closely with the Americans.

Tony Ey: Stories of Service (Video), (Student activity), (Educational)

The job of a Navy Clearance Diver during the Vietnam War was a vital but dangerous one. Discover Tony Ey's story as he describes his experiences in the Royal Australian Navy as a clearance diver and…

Using Primary and Secondary Sources: Handy History Hints (Video), (Educational)

Hear from DVA's historian Emma Campbell about the difference between primary and secondary historical sources, when she finds them most helpful, and some credible Australian sources for military…

Veterans

Anecdotal evidence holds that most men returned from Vietnam in the dead of night, hidden from the public.

Veterans' Stories Vietnam (Book)

Many who served in Vietnam, both regulars and national servicemen, look back upon their time there as a formative episode in their life. Whatever path led them to Vietnam, professional soldier or ‘…

Viet Cong Camp discovered DPR/TV/983 (Video)

Troops of C Company, 4RAR, find a recently occupied Viet Cong base camp in the forest about 30 Kilometres from Nui Dat. The camp, capable of holding up to 400 troops, was searched and then destroyed.

Viet Cong tunnels

Just 40 kilometres from Saigon, around an area known as the Iron Triangle in the Cu Chi district, lay the most complex Viet Cong tunnel system in South Vietnam.

Vietnam Roll of Honour image gallery

This gallery displays portraits of most of the 523 Australians named on the

Vietnam Scene (Video)

This excerpt from a longer Defence Public Relations film shows scenes of Vietnamese people going about their daily lives apparently in peace, despite the presence of military vehicles in some shots.…

Vietnam Veterans' Day 18 August

Australians and the Vietnam War

Vietnam war myths

For Australia the Vietnam War ended in 1972.

Vietnam: Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial (Book)

This commemorative publication reflects on the wide experience of Australians who served in the Vietnam War. The Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial recognises all Australians who served in…

Vietnam: our war - our peace (Book)

This commemorative publication reflects on the wide experience of Australians who served in the Vietnam War. The Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial recognises all Australians who served in…

Vietnamese and Australians on joint operation (Video)

A seven-week joint operation between Delta Company, 6RAR, and the 3rd Battalion, 52nd Regiment of the 18th Army of the Republic of Vietnam Division, ended with a five-day operation in the Nui Thi Vai…

Vincent John Cosgrove

Vincent Cosgrove was born in Casino, NSW, in 1946. His parents lived at Tabulam, a village between Casino and Tenterfield. The Cosgroves had settled in nearby Bottle Creek before World War I.

Vung Tau

The port of Vung Tau lies in the south of South Vietnam on a peninsula that extends from the southern tip of Phuoc Tuy province into the South China Sea.

Wartime Experiences workbook (Student activity), (Teacher notes), (Educational)

The fourth in a series of 5 ready-to-use workbooks for Years 10 to 12 secondary students. Discover some of the battles and direct conflicts that Australians were involved in during the war.

Wayne Brown (Australian Army), National Serviceman (Video)

Wayne Brown was called up for National Service and went to Vietnam as a medic. He was awarded the Military Medal for bravery.

We Remember Anzac (Primary Resource) (Book), (Student activity), (Teacher notes), (Educational)

The publication provides an Order of Service and step-by-step instructions to assist teachers and community groups to organise a respectful commemorative event. This publication encourages a greater…

We Remember Anzac (Secondary Resource) (Book), (Student activity), (Teacher notes), (Educational)

The publication provides an Order of Service and step-by-step instructions to assist teachers and community groups to organise a respectful commemorative event . The publication encourages a greater…

Withdrawal of Australian troops from Vietnam War 1971 to 1973

Australia's withdrawal of troops from South Vietnam began in 1971 and marked the end of its military involvement
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