Davies, Bruce, 1943-

Vietnam : the complete story of the Australian war / Bruce Davies with Gary McKay. - Crows Nest, N.S.W. : Allen & Unwin, 2012. - xiv, 690 p., [32] p. of plates : ill., maps, ports. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 603-659) and index.

In the beginning -- Difficult decisions 1960-1965 -- More than guerrilla warfare 1965-1966 -- To Long Tan and its aftermath 1966 -- A year of many questions 1967 -- The deadliest year 1968 -- The beginning of the end : Vietnamisation 1969-1970 -- Inevitable withdrawal 1970-1972 -- An inglorious end.

Thirty years after the end of the Vietnam war comes an objective analysis of Australia's involvement. The book shows the extent of Australia's engagement in the Vietnam war and its contribution compared to its allies.

Tertiary/Undergraduate, General.

9781741750287 (hbk.)

016172938 Uk


Vietnam War (1961-1975)


1961 - 1975


Buddhism and politics.
Military participation--Australian.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Australia.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Participation, Australian.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Political aspects--Australia.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975.


Vietnam--Politics and government--1945-1975.
Australia--Politics and government--1945-
Australia.
Australia--Politics and government--1945.

Vietnam War (Australasia)


War and conflict

DS558.6.A8 / .D38 2012

959.7043394