Australia’s
Navy in Vietnam
Royal Australian Navy Operations
1965-72
By John Perryman and Brett Mitchell |
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Between
1965 and 1972, elements of the Royal Australian Navy
saw continuous service in Vietnam…at sea, ashore
and in the air. This unique new volume takes an in-depth
look at the largely-forgotten naval aspects of Australia’s
involvement in the Vietnam War. |
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Authored
by Sea Power Centre - Australia historians John Perryman
and Brett Mitchell, this unique volume sets out the RAN’s
operational service in Vietnam between 1965 and 1972,
covering the activities of: |
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Destroyers
on the gunline |
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Fleet Air Arm contributions to a US Army helicopter assault
company and RAAF No. 9 Squadron |
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Clearance
Diving Teams |
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Logistic
support, with transport and escort ships |
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Plus
HQ and Embassy support and Fleet Band tours |
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the Vietnam War was not markedly a naval conflict, for
the 13,500 members of the RAN who saw active service it
was definitely a high-tempo environment. This book shows
that the RAN’s contribution, although small compared
to that of the USN, was diverse and played a significant
part in the Australian Forces’ overall commitment. |
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Limited
print run – please order now! |
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RRP
$19.95 incl GST
•
A4
format •
96
pages + cover
• Softcover
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100+ photos! |
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