Banham, Tony
The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru: Britain's Forgotten Wartime Tragedy
- ISBN 13:
- 9789888083138
- author:
- Banham, Tony
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hong Kong University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 344
- Dimensions:
- 155mm X 227mm
- Genre:
- Mind
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 15 working days
Description
The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru: Britain's Forgotten Wartime Tragedy In 1942, the Lisbon Maru, a British transport ship, was mistakenly sunk by American forces, resulting in the loss of over 1,000 lives. This incident, known as 'Friendly Fire', was one of the most costly American on British mistakes of the Second World War. Tony Banham's book reconstructs the events leading up to the sinking and the experiences of those on board, including the captives and the crew of the submarine that sank the ship. The Lisbon Maru's fate is a lesser-known chapter in the history of World War II, but one that has a profound impact on our understanding of the war's complexities. Banham's book draws on a range of sources, including American, British, Hong Kong, and Japanese archives, to provide a detailed and nuanced account of this tragic event. For those interested in the history of World War II, the experiences of Allied Prisoners of War, or the 'Hellships' that played a significant role in the war, this book offers a unique and thought-provoking perspective.
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