The true story of the 'the greatest defeat and largest capitulation' in
British military history. The Fall of Singapore on 15 February 1942 is a
military disaster of enduring fascination. For the 60th anniversary of
the liberation of the island, Peter Thompson tells the explosive story
of the Malayan campaign, the siege of Singapore, the ignominious
surrender to a much smaller Japanese force, and the Japanese occupation
through the eyes of those who were there - the soldiers of all
nationalities and members of Singapore's beleaguered population. An
enthralling and perceptive account, which never loses sight of the human
cost of the tragedy - Yorkshire Evening Post. An insightful and dramatic
analysis - The Good Book Guide