The Battle For Singapore

Author: Peter Thompson

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  • : 45.00 NZD
  • : 9780749950859
  • : Little, Brown Book Group Limited
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  • : 0.78
  • : 01 June 2005
  • : 232mm X 155mm X 36mm
  • : United Kingdom
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  • : Peter Thompson
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  • : Paperback
  • : Export ed
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  • : English
  • : 940.5425
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  • : 480
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Barcode 9780749950859
9780749950859

Description

The Fall of Singapore on 15 February 1942 was a military disaster of enduring fascination and seemingly unshakable myth. The book uncovers the controversial truths which have remained hidden behind self- serving lies and distortions for 60 years.

Author description

Peter Thompson was a Fleet Street journalist for twenty years, deputy editor of the Daily Mirror, editor of the Sunday Mirror and a director of Mirror Group Newspapers. He lives in London where he runs Mayfair News Service.