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KIWI RECOLLECTIONS OF THE VIETNAM WAR,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Vietnam scrapbook: The second Anzac adventure (Hardcover)
THE VIETNAM SCRAPBOOK by Michael Subritzky. Three Feathers Publishing. Reviewed by "Notewell" for CONTACT Magazine, the official newsletter of the New Zealand Ex-Vietnam Services Association. Hard on the heels of "Deep Jay" and "Three Lanyards in Vietnam", comes another book on Kiwis in Nam. The Vietnam Scrapbook is a big book, as in big in size, hard cover - hence no doubt the price, which is still pretty reasonable. The author has served 23 years in the New Zealand Armed Forces and has written and collated this book in "scrapbook" form, that is a collection of reminiscences, experiences, maps and photographs obtained from Nam Vets, and official sources.The listings in the book are impressive - a complete list of everyone of the 186 casualties suffered, where they were casevaced to (WIA's), type of wound suffered, the list of those who died and susequent burial place, honours and awards issued from 1965 - 1972, including Unit Citations, and probably the most interesting list in terms of historical significance - the "Flinkenberg" list, a complete listing of the 3,500 New Zealand Military personnel who served in Vietnam - so if you served "up top" - your'e in the book. This is not just an Army book - it also reflects the Royal New Zealand Navy and Royal New Zealand Air Force personnel who served; along with the sometimes overlooked other Army Corps and trades who kept the 'Grunts' (Infantry), 'Supertroops' (SAS) and Gunners at the sharp end with their support. Cooks etc (OK - Bill Joyce, as an ex Grunt, I for one appreciated what you guys did for us with limited resources in the "Dat" (Nui Dat), and on the "Horseshoe" (Fire Support Base Horseshoe) between operational trips out in the sticks...but the powered eggs weren't that great; that aside the Cooks did us proud...you were OK guys!). Tankies, Int, Clerks, Drivers, Medics, Ordnance, and of course Grunts, Supertroops and Gunners. Some of the recollections in the book are printed verbatim - so the blurb on the cover concerning language rings true, (although I can't see anyone going ballistic over it). The photographs are from official and private sources - so some of them are no doubt seeing the light of day for the first time in print. Three interesting articles in the book are the personal recollections of that day in August 1966 - Long Tan, by each member of 161 Battery's Forward Observor party who fought with Delta Company, 6 RAR (Royal Australian Regiment). Captain Maurie Stanley MBE, Lance Bombardiers Willie Walker MID and Murray Broomhall who contributed their own accounts of that fateful day in the rubber plantation at Long Tan...very interesting. (Ranks shown were at the date of the battle). Also reproduced - verbatim - in the book are the charge sheets of some naughty Gunners - one in particular "the most famous charge sheet of a New Zealand soldier during the Vietnam War"...namely decking an officer, in possession of alcoholic liquor, using threatening language (shown exactly as said). Nice to see that the Gunners can cut it with the Grunts when it comes to "going over the wire". Overall this book is a pretty impressive effort, which the author has obviously put a lot of effort into. It's well produced in an easy to read style...scrapbook fashion. Is it worth the cost? - definitely, an essential addition to your book collection and of historical value for future generations of family. A GREAT READ. - (and Thanx Mike for putting the photo of "Notewell" in it !)...and No - it wasn't a jackup either. ****
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A letter to Mike Subritzky,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Vietnam scrapbook: The second Anzac adventure (Hardcover)
VIETNAM SCRAPBOOK by Mike Subritzky. "Kia Ora Mike",I have recently been reading my copy of 'The' Scrapbook...it is really something of a time machine. During a recent discussion at the local RSA (Returned Services Association) it was mentioned that Henry Rau, a private in Whiskey 2 Company RNZIR received the Cross of Gallantry (with Silver Star) apparently this was presented to him by 'Big Mhin'. This didn't ring a bell so I checked the book and see that Henry is conspicuous by his absence. This isn't meant to be a criticism, and it's not as if Henry is upset, I just thought that I would let you know in case you had recovered from your exertions sufficiently to contemplate another edition...All the best for 97, Ron R. Vietnam Vet, New Plymouth, NEW ZEALAND.
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UNDERSTANDING VIETNAM VETERANS,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Vietnam scrapbook: The second Anzac adventure (Hardcover)
THE VIETNAM SCRAPBOOK. Michael Subritzky-Kusza Ct, GCStS.Dear Sir, Just recently I borrowed the book "The Vietnam Scrapbook" from the local library. My late nephew Colin von Rickenbach, a Vietnam Veteran had purchased a copy of the book and had mentioned to me that he would lend it to me when he had read it.......however he passed away in May this year. It was a big comfort to me to see his photo taken with all the other men of the Victor Company's. Also a mention of Gunner Stuart Ellwood (Killed in Action 6 February 1968) whom we knew personally and had contact with during his time in Vietnam. If I had been able to read the book before Colin died I would have had a greater understanding of the problems that some of those guys returned with.........namely the anger bursts and the inability to talk about what they really felt. I witnessed a few of the anger bursts and was at a loss as to why it happened at all .........but after reading the book I do understand and this is a step nearer helping some of the guys to come to terms with it if at all possible. Thank you for putting the book together and I have mentioned to various friends and relatives that they should read the book in depth. Once again....thank you. Mrs. C. McG....Hawkes Bay, NEW ZEALAND.
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