Eleven Months in Malaya
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2005
Editions Didier Millet Pte Ltd (Verlag)
978-981-4155-13-7 (ISBN)
Editions Didier Millet Pte Ltd (Verlag)
978-981-4155-13-7 (ISBN)
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When the WWII ended with the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan, units of the British/Indian 14th Army in Malaya were, for a few months, faced with administering the country. This is the story of how, led by their young CO, soldiers succeeded in carrying out their unconventional tasks, often using means which were equally unconventional.
When the Second World War ended with the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan, units of the British/Indian 14th Army in Malaya were, for a few months, faced with administering the country. Security was threatened both by the attempt of the communists to seize power and by the disappearance of the police who had worked for the Japanese. The Economy was stagnant, Occupation money was declared worthless, unemployment was rife, public utilities were unreliable, schools were closed, industry at a standstill, and food was scarce. A British artillery regiment was sent to Ipoh charged with getting life back to normal as soon as possible. This is the story of how, led by their young CO, soldiers who in civilian life were surveyors, engineers, lawyers, teachers, shopkeepers, accountants, and students succeeded, with the help of local people, in carrying out their unconventional tasks, often using means which were equally unconventional.
When the Second World War ended with the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan, units of the British/Indian 14th Army in Malaya were, for a few months, faced with administering the country. Security was threatened both by the attempt of the communists to seize power and by the disappearance of the police who had worked for the Japanese. The Economy was stagnant, Occupation money was declared worthless, unemployment was rife, public utilities were unreliable, schools were closed, industry at a standstill, and food was scarce. A British artillery regiment was sent to Ipoh charged with getting life back to normal as soon as possible. This is the story of how, led by their young CO, soldiers who in civilian life were surveyors, engineers, lawyers, teachers, shopkeepers, accountants, and students succeeded, with the help of local people, in carrying out their unconventional tasks, often using means which were equally unconventional.
Bob Holder's time at University was interrupted by three years in the army. He served in the Far East, landed on Morib Beach in September 1945, and stayed in Malaya until he was repatriated in August 1946. Since 1951, he has lived in the West of England. He worked for manufacturing companies in Ireland, Belgium, and North America in addition to those in the UK. He has also held a number of public appointments. From 1974 to 1984 he was Treasurer of Bath University and remained a Pro-Chancellor until 1997. His books include Thinking About Management, How Not to Say What You Mean, and The Dictionary of Men.
| Zusatzinfo | 8-page b&w photo insert, 4 line-drawings, map |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Singapore |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 135 x 195 mm |
| Themenwelt | Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik | |
| Reisen ► Reiseberichte ► Asien | |
| Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► 1918 bis 1945 | |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte | |
| ISBN-10 | 981-4155-13-6 / 9814155136 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-981-4155-13-7 / 9789814155137 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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