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The Diggers of Kapyong

The Diggers of Kapyong The Story of the Aussies Who Changed the Course of the Korean War

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This is the story of Australia's 3RAR in the Korean War, culminating in the Battle of Kapyong in April 1951, where an Australian battalion held back an entire division of the Chinese army and prevented Seoul from being overrun - the only time Australians have fought Chinese troops. The focus is on the first-hand experiences of the soldiers - brave and resourceful larrikins - and on their brilliant commanders, Lieutenant-Colonel Charlie Green and Major Ben O'Dowd.

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Allen & Unwin

Allen & Unwin is Australia's leading independent publisher and has been voted "Publisher of the Year" twelve times including the inaugural award in 1992 and ten times since 2000. We publish around 250 new titles each year including literary and commercial fiction, a broad range of general non fiction, academic and professional titles and books for children and young adults. Our imprints include Allen & Unwin, Arena, Crows Nest and Inspired Living (MBS).

Book information

ISBN: 9781761068690
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Imprint: Allen & Unwin
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 288
Weight: 349g
Height: 234mm
Width: 153mm
Spine width: 20mm