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New Zealand's Vietnam War : a history of combat, commitment and controversy / Ian McGibbon.

Nā: Kaituhi: Momo rauemi: TextTextKaiwhakaputa:Auckland, N.Z. : Exisle, 2010.Whakaahuatanga: 704 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 9780908988969
Ngā marau: DDC classification:
  • 959.7043393 22
Summary: "Ian McGibbon's primary focus is what New Zealand did in South Vietnam. He traces in detail the operations carried out by New Zealand forces and seeks to illuminate the experience of New Zealand soldiers fighting in a guerilla war. The command structure, logistic support and operational context of fighting within a primarily Australian framework are all covered. He addresses controversial aspects such as friendly fire incidents, atrocity allegations and veterans' grievances, including over Agent Orange." -- Front flap.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 675-684) and index.

"Ian McGibbon's primary focus is what New Zealand did in South Vietnam. He traces in detail the operations carried out by New Zealand forces and seeks to illuminate the experience of New Zealand soldiers fighting in a guerilla war. The command structure, logistic support and operational context of fighting within a primarily Australian framework are all covered. He addresses controversial aspects such as friendly fire incidents, atrocity allegations and veterans' grievances, including over Agent Orange." -- Front flap.

Tākupu kiritaki mō 13/07/2013

Contains all you might want to know regarding New Zealand's effort in South Vietnam. Readable, informative and interesting. With maps and pictures. Highly recommended.

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