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The Fall of Singapore in February 1942 is a military disaster of enduring fascination and seemingly unshakable myth. For the 60th anniversary of the liberation of the island, Peter Thompson tells the true 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.
book reviews
- The Guardian
“Mixing panoramic and oral history, Thompson punctuates his chronicle of the campaign and occupation with first-hand accounts that are often eye-poppingly vivid. “ - Yorkshire Post
“An enthralling and perceptive account which never loses sight of the human cost of the tragedy.” - Soldier
"a stylishly pacy, dramatic and vivid narrative, enlivened by survivors' first-hand accounts which will hook the most casual of readers."
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