Singapore and Beyond The Story of the Men of the 2/20 Battalion Told by the Survivors
East Hills, Australia: Privately printed, 1985. Quarto, grass-green hardcover, spine and cover embossed with gilt lettering, [xxii], 378 pp., illustrated with black and white photographs throughout, some black-and-white maps and sketches included. Spine ends bumped, some spotting on top and fore-edge of text block, inside of back cover slightly foxed, dust-jacket's top edge is a little worn and torn, some foxing on inside of dust-jacket; otherwise a very good copy. First edition. An account of the Australian servicemen of Battalion 2/20 who were held as prisoners of war by Japan during World War Two. This volume coves the time of their enlistment to the fall of Singapore and from 1942 to 1945, when the men were captured and dispersed throughout Asia to do the bidding of the Japanese. The men suffered greatly, and many did not return home. While researching this book, Don Wall interviewed a number of the survivors, with some of them telling the story of their POW experiences for the first time.
Inscribed with: "To Graham, From all Ps.OW (Japan) for the excellent job Anzac Day 1993 Cootamundra Wal. Kuty" Item #4523
Price (AUD): $120.00