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OverviewIdris (Taff) James was a driver in the Royal Army Service Corps and one of the thousands of young British soldiers taken prisoner by the Japanese in early 1942. He was ordered to become a medic by his Company Commander, who must have been a very shrewd judge of character. His account of the conditions and suffering endured by his fellow prisoners and himself makes for the most extraordinary and disturbing reading. Taff suffered from dysentery, malaria, beri beri and cholera but, unlike so many, he survived. His description of the courage of his fellow captives and, regrettably, the failings of some in authority, give grounds for serious thought. If you only read one book by a POW of the Japanese, this is the one. AUTHOR: Idris Barwick survived the War and went on to enjoy a long life in his native Wales. He died in 2000. His daughter Elizabeth Garland has been instrumental in bringing this book to our notice. 32 photographs Full Product DetailsAuthor: Idris James BarwickPublisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd Imprint: Pen & Sword Military ISBN: 9781399014427ISBN 10: 1399014420 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 16 December 2021 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationIdris Barwick survived the War and went on to enjoy a long life in his native Wales. He died in 2000\. His daughter Elizabeth Garland has been instrumental in bringing this book to our notice. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |