The Tiger Of Malaya: The Story Of General Tomoyuki And Death March General Masaharu Homma (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258008857)

""The Tiger of Malaya"" is a historical non-fiction book that recounts the story of General Tomoyuki Yamashita and Death March General Masaharu Homma during World War II. The book is written by Aubrey Saint Kenworthy, a military historian, and provides a detailed account of the Japanese invasion of Malaya and Singapore in 1942. Through extensive research and interviews with survivors, Kenworthy describes the leadership styles and military strategies of both generals, as well as the atrocities committed by Japanese soldiers during the occupation. The book also explores the controversial trial and execution of Homma for war crimes, and the legacy of Yamashita's leadership in the war.Overall, ""The Tiger of Malaya"" offers a compelling and informative look at a little-known aspect of World War II in the Pacific, shedding light on the experiences of both Japanese and Allied soldiers and civilians during this tumultuous period in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Aubrey Saint Kenworthy
ISBN-10: 1258008858
ISBN-13: 9781258008857
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 05/01/2011
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d