The War Diaries of Weary Dunlop: Java And the Burma-Thailand Railway 1942-1945 - Couverture souple

Dunlop, Sir Edward

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0140128611 ISBN 13 : 9780140128611

Editeur : Penguin, 1991

Synopsis

An account of Sir Edward Dunlop's experiences as a medical officer in the prisoner of war camps in Java and on the Burma-Thailand Railway.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Lieutenant Colonel Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop was an Australian surgeon who was renowned for his leadership whilst being held prisoner by the Japanese during World War II. A courageous leader and compassionate doctor, he restored morale in the terrible prison camps and jungle hospitals. After the war he continued to work as a surgeon as well as becoming involved in a number of health and educational organisations, and worked tirelessly in the community until his death in 1993. His diaries were first published in 1986.A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR:It's difficult not to be moved and shocked by 'Weary' Dunlop's extraordinary account of life as a prisoner-of-war. The details of daily life and the trials of surgery with no equipment and no anaesthetic are told in a matter-of-fact way by a man who displayed tremendous courage and resilience in the face of brutality and desperation.

Présentation de l'éditeur

This extraordinary first-hand account of Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop's experiences as senior medical officer in the infamous prisoner-of-war camps in Java and on the Burma-Thailand Railway, is not only an account of great historical significance but also a testament to the ability of the human spirit to overcome the most unbearably cruel conditions.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Penguin
• Date d'édition: 1991
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0140128611
• ISBN 13: 9780140128611
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 504
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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