Singapore's Dunkirk

by Geoffrey Brooke

Overview

When Singapore fell so ignominiously to the Japanese in February 1942, many tens of thousands of men, women and children were left to their own devices. To stay in Singapore meant certain captivity. This book tells of some of the remarkable and shocking experiences that lay in store for those who decided to escape by whatever means. A shocking and inspiring book that embraces great courage and endurance.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781473818248
Publisher:	Pen & Sword Military
Publication date:	01/31/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	300
File size:	10 MB

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

I Shadows of Coming Events 5

II Pompong Island 25

III The Indragiri River 59

IV Prauws from Padang 80

V Do It Yourself 106

VI The Valley of Death 134

VII Some Regular Naval Occasions 182

VIII Gallant Losers and Outright Winners 213

IX Reflections 239

Bibliography 247

Index 249