Singapore burning: heroism and surrender in World War II
by Smith, Colin 1944-.
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BookPublisher: Viking 2005ISBN: 9780670913411; 0670913413.Classification number: 940.5425 SMISubject(s): World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Singapore | Singapore -- History -- Siege, 1942 | Singapore -- History -- Japanese occupation, 1942-1945Subject: 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.
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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| Book - Adult Hardback | Reserve Collection | Adult Non-Fiction | 940.5425 SMI (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 002347623X |
Bibliography: p. 599-602
Includes index
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.
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