THE FALL OF SINGAPORE: THE BATTLE FOR MALAYA 1941-1942 - Couverture souple

CORFIELD, JUSTIN

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9811408173 ISBN 13 : 9789811408175

Editeur : Talisman Publishing, 2019

Synopsis

The Japanese invasion of Malaya in December 1941 is one of the more heavily studied military campaigns in World War II. It has led to much controversy over how the British, Australian and Indian troops, well prepared and numerically superior to their Japanese opponents, could so quickly lose the initiative, and then slowly and inexorably lose the campaign. With reinforcements arriving throughout much of the fighting, Arthur Percival, the British commander, was unwilling to risk his forces in a single battle which would determine the victor. After the Allied success at Kampar, followed by a withdrawal, the disaster at Slim River led to the Japanese outmanoeuvring their opponents in Johore, leading to the final battle in Singapore. As well as using accounts by many of the major participants, The Fall of Singapore incorporates recent research and thinking, also showing the effects of the fighting on the many Chinese, Malay and Indian civilians ― so often neglected in military histories.

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À propos de l'auteur

JUSTIN CORFIELD was born in England and educated at St Paul’s School, London and the University of Hull. After completing his doctorate at Monash University, Australia, he taught history and international relations in Geelong for 21 years. He is the author of over 30 books.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Talisman Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2019
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9811408173
• ISBN 13: 9789811408175
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 156
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