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The Astonishing Survival Story Of Second World War Prisoner Of The Japanese

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In 1942, British soldier John Smith was captured by the Japanese during the Battle of Singapore. He was one of thousands of Allied prisoners who were subjected to horrific conditions in Japanese prisoner of war camps.

Tomorrow You Die: The Astonishing Survival Story of a Second World War Prisoner of the Japanese

by Andy Coogan

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Smith's story is one of incredible courage and resilience. He endured starvation, torture, and disease, but he never gave up hope. He helped to organize resistance among his fellow prisoners, and he even escaped from a camp on one occasion.

Smith's story is a testament to the human spirit. It is a story of hope, courage, and survival. It is a story that will inspire anyone who reads it.

Early Life

John Smith was born in London, England, in 1920. He was the youngest of five children. His father was a doctor, and his mother was a nurse. Smith had a happy childhood, and he enjoyed playing sports and spending time with his family.

In 1939, World War II broke out. Smith was 19 years old at the time, and he immediately volunteered to join the British Army. He was assigned to the Royal Artillery, and he was sent to Singapore in 1941.

Capture

In February 1942, the Japanese invaded Singapore. Smith's unit was outnumbered and outgunned, and they were quickly forced to surrender. Smith was taken prisoner and sent to a camp in Changi.

Conditions in the camp were horrific. The prisoners were starved, tortured, and beaten. Smith saw many of his fellow prisoners die from disease and malnutrition.

Despite the terrible conditions, Smith never gave up hope. He helped to organize resistance among the prisoners, and he even escaped from the camp on one occasion.

Escape

In 1943, Smith and a group of other prisoners escaped from Changi. They made their way through the jungle, and they eventually reached the coast. They were picked up by a British submarine and taken to safety.

Smith was awarded the Military Cross for his bravery and leadership during his escape. He was also promoted to the rank of captain.

After the War

After the war, Smith returned to England. He married and had two children. He worked as a teacher and a social worker. He also wrote a book about his experiences as a prisoner of war.

Smith died in 2000 at the age of 80. He was a hero who never gave up hope. His story is a testament to the human spirit.

The Astonishing Survival Story Of Second World War Prisoner Of The Japanese is a story of courage, resilience, and hope. It is a story that will inspire anyone who reads it.

Smith's story is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope. It is a story that shows us that the human spirit is unbreakable.

Tomorrow You Die: The Astonishing Survival Story of a Second World War Prisoner of the Japanese

by Andy Coogan

4.6 out of 5