The Fall of Singapore on 15 February 1942 was a military disaster of enduring fascination and seemingly unshakable myth. For the 60th anniversary of the liberation of the island, Peter Thompson tells the explosive story of the Malayan Campaign, the Siege of Singapore and the Japanese Occupation through the eyes of those who were there - the soldiers of all nationalities and members of Singapore's beleaguered population. Written as a gripping narrative, the book uncovers the controversial truths which have remained hidden ...
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The Fall of Singapore on 15 February 1942 was a military disaster of enduring fascination and seemingly unshakable myth. For the 60th anniversary of the liberation of the island, Peter Thompson tells the explosive story of the Malayan Campaign, the Siege of Singapore and the Japanese Occupation through the eyes of those who were there - the soldiers of all nationalities and members of Singapore's beleaguered population. Written as a gripping narrative, the book uncovers the controversial truths which have remained hidden behind self-serving lies and distortions for 60 years. He describes the 'revelry by night' mentality and military bungling preceding the outbreak of war in the Pacific; the savage and relentless fighting on the Malayan mainland as the Japanese war machine ploughed southward, the tragic fall of besieged Singapore through the eyes of survivors, and the agonies of the Japanese Occupation, including graphic accounts of the sook ching ...
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Very good in slightly creased d/w. World War II-Far East The true story of Britain's greatest military disaster. The fall of Singapore to the Japanese Army on 15th February 1942 remains a subject of controversy. How could Fortress Singapore have fallen so swiftly to a numerically inferior Japanese Army. Over 100, 000 British and Australian troops surrendered to a Japanese force of 30, 000. Where did the blame lie? Using eye witness accounts, and archives from Britain, Australia and Singapore the author looks at the distortions and controversial truths. UL-XXXXXX. 470pp, maps, photographs.
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Very good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there's something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
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Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there's something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
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Good. Used, dust jacket outer edges have minor scuffs, cover has light scratches, some outer pages have marks from shelf wear, book content is in very good condition. Glued binding. Paper over boards. Contains: Illustrations.
