Bridges, Christine

POW on the Sumatra Railway

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ISBN 13:
9781399015257
author:
Bridges, Christine
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Pen & Sword Military
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.51 kg
Genre:
Biography, Military, History,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 20 working days
£26.30

Description

POW on the Sumatra Railway tells the remarkable story of John Geoffrey Lee's survival against all odds during World War II. In 1941, Lee was captured by the Japanese while serving in the RAF and sent to various camps in Java, Ambon, and Singapore before being transported to Sumatra, where he was forced to work on the infamous Sumatra Railway.

Lee's experiences were marked by extreme hardship, including bouts of malaria, beri beri, and tropical ulcers, as well as a starvation diet and brutal treatment at the hands of Japanese and Korean guards. Miraculously, he survived and eventually made his way back to Liverpool in 1945, weighing just six stone.

However, Lee's story was met with skepticism by those who didn't know about the Sumatra Railway, which only added to his determination to prove its existence. This book is a testament to Lee's courage and resilience as he recounts his captivity, release, and efforts to bring attention to this lesser-known chapter in history.

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