Singapore burning : heroism and surrender in World War II
Smith, Colin, 1944-2005
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Using material from many sources, Smith tells the story of the fall of Singapore. Alongside cowardice and incompetence, are forgotten acts of enormous heroism; treachery yet heart-rending loyalty; compassion as well as brutality from the bravest and most capricious enemy the British ever had to face.
Main title:
Singapore burning : heroism and surrender in World War II / Colin Smith.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Viking, 2005.
Collation:
xi, 628 p., [24] p. of plates : ill. , maps, ports. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.Bibliography: p. 599-602.
ISBN:
0670913413 (hbk)
Dewey class:
940.54'25940.5425957940.5425
Local class:
940.5425957
Language:
English
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BRN:
997762