One Man's War
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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A gripping work of wartime memoir, One Man's War chronicles the harrowing experiences of Stan Arneil as a prisoner of war under the Japanese during World War II, most notably during the brutal construction of the Thailand-Burma Death Railway. Written with unflinching honesty, it details the daily struggle for survival amid starvation, disease, and relentless cruelty, painting a vivid portrait of human endurance at its absolute limits. Arneil's account stands as both a personal testament and a historical document, illustrating the extraordinary resilience of the Australian soldiers who endured some of the war's most savage conditions. The tone is sober and deeply personal, yet carries an undercurrent of quiet defiance that makes it a profoundly moving read for anyone interested in the human cost of war.
Author: Stan Arneil
Format: Paperback
Published: 1982, Sun books
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A gripping work of wartime memoir, One Man's War chronicles the harrowing experiences of Stan Arneil as a prisoner of war under the Japanese during World War II, most notably during the brutal construction of the Thailand-Burma Death Railway. Written with unflinching honesty, it details the daily struggle for survival amid starvation, disease, and relentless cruelty, painting a vivid portrait of human endurance at its absolute limits. Arneil's account stands as both a personal testament and a historical document, illustrating the extraordinary resilience of the Australian soldiers who endured some of the war's most savage conditions. The tone is sober and deeply personal, yet carries an undercurrent of quiet defiance that makes it a profoundly moving read for anyone interested in the human cost of war.