{"product_id":"9781761452956","title":"From the Apple Orchard to Kapyong","description":"Author: Bob Breen\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781761452956\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Hardie Grant Media\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 31 Mar 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 256\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA compelling story of courage, resilience, and legacy: this is the story of how young Australians held the line in Korea and helped shape the modern Australian Army\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom the Apple Orchard to Kapyong: 3 RAR in Korea, September 1950 – April 1951 \u003c\/i\u003eis a gripping and deeply researched account of one of the most important battles in Australian military history. Focusing on the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3 RAR), this book explores the battalion’s actions during the Korean War, culminating in the pivotal \u003cb\u003eBattle of Kapyong\u003c\/b\u003e in April 1951.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthoritative and reflective, this book traces 3 RAR’s journey from occupation duties in postwar Japan to fierce combat in Korea, including the chaotic \u003cb\u003eBattle of Pakchon\u003c\/b\u003e, the hard-fought triumph at Kapyong, and the broader implications of the \u003cb\u003eImjin River\u003c\/b\u003e campaign. Drawing from veteran interviews, official records, and personal correspondence, it examines the challenges of coalition warfare, command decisions under pressure, and the enduring influence of these actions on the Australian Army's leadership, ethos and training through later conflicts such as the Vietnam War.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFar more than a battle history, \u003ci\u003eFrom the Apple Orchard to Kapyong\u003c\/i\u003e provides vital insights into Australia’s Cold War military commitments, the origins of the\u003cb\u003e ANZUS Treaty\u003c\/b\u003e, and the human dimensions of warfare. It is essential reading for military professionals, historians, and anyone interested in Australia’s role on the world stage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46795805491358,"sku":"TLD-9781761452956","price":29.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781761452956.jpg?v=1778027891","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781761452956","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}