Derek Clarke
No Cooks Tour
- ISBN 13:
- 9780755201617
- author:
- Derek Clarke
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Authors Online Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 212
- Dimensions:
- 156mm X 234mm
- Genre:
- Biographies & True Stories
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Sapper Derek Clarke recounts his extraordinary journey to the front line and fight against the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II. This gripping true story reveals the daily life, characters, and struggles of those imprisoned in Changi, Taiwan, and Tokyo prison camps from 1941-1945. Through moving descriptions and fine original sketches, Clarke shares his experiences of three and a half years' imprisonment, including forced labour conditions and the resilience that kept men going under such circumstances. He also contributed to prison camp shows alongside his musical friend Harry Berry, helping to maintain the spirits of over 600 prisoners from many countries at Omori prison camp in Tokyo. This book offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant periods in history, shedding light on the human spirit and its ability to survive under extreme conditions.
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