Singapore Burning : Heroism and Surrender in World War II

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War story of heroism and surrender

Recommended for lovers of true historical accounts and war stories, this book provides a horrifying and gritty depiction of the fall of Singapore. With new information from a variety of sources, it captures both the heroism and cowardice of soldiers, as well as the brutality and compassion of the Japanese. Readers may be struck by the forgotten acts of bravery in the face of overwhelming odds, and will gain a deep sense of respect for those who endured unimaginable hardships during this period of history.

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Singapore Burning : Heroism and Surrender in World War II

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ISBN: 9780141010366
Authors: Colin Smith
Publisher: Penguin
Date of Publication: 2006-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History
Related Topics: Asia, World War II, War
Goodreads rating: 4.11
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Churchill's description of the fall of Singapore on 15 February 1942, after Lt-Gen Percival's surrender led to over 100,000 British, Australian and Indian troops falling into the hands of the Japanese, was no wartime exaggeration. The Japanese had promised that there would be no Dunkirk in Singapore, and its fall led to imprisonment, torture and death for thousands of allied men and women. With much new material from British, Australian, Indian and Japanese sources, Colin Smith has woven together the full and terrifying story of the fall of Singapore and its aftermath. Here, alongside cowardice and incompetence, are forgotten acts of enormous heroism; treachery yet heart-rending loyalty; Japanese compassion as well as brutality from the bravest and most capricious enemy the British ever had to face.
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War story of heroism and surrender

Recommended for lovers of true historical accounts and war stories, this book provides a horrifying and gritty depiction of the fall of Singapore. With new information from a variety of sources, it captures both the heroism and cowardice of soldiers, as well as the brutality and compassion of the Japanese. Readers may be struck by the forgotten acts of bravery in the face of overwhelming odds, and will gain a deep sense of respect for those who endured unimaginable hardships during this period of history.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.