Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Mr. Barwick and Pen and Sword publishers remind us of the brutality of the Imperial Japanese Army and state. I am from one of those far-flung places occupied by the 1940s Japanese Empire and this does the stories of tragedy and brutality as well as human endurance justice. Read this book.

NetGalley, CASPER HILEMAN

This is a horrendous story of mans' inhumanity to man, and being written in 1946 the memories were very fresh in his mind, which comes across very much in the book. Written by the author to get rid of some bad nightmares this is a tale of courage under exceptional circumstances lasting years.

5 out of 5 Mr Mushroomheads for an excellent and humbling book.

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ARRSE (Army Rumour Service)

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

I recommend the book for history and memoir lovers. The cover hides stories of human tragedies and human kindness, making the book an unforgettable read.

NetGalley, Darya Silman

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Those intrigued by WWII who seek a different perspective, please do read this book. The information is astounding and the photographs fascinating, some haunting. The map in the front really helped as this is an area I am sadly unfamiliar with.

NetGalley, Brenda Carleton

I defy anyone not to be moved by this book and it is one that I would recommend to anyone who has any interest in this part of the War.

NetGalley, Hazel Howorth

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

We should never forget what this men suffered and how they fought for their lives at this terrible time. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

NetGalley, Alayne Emmett