A Postal History Of The Prisoners Of War & Civilian Internees In East Asia During The Second World War. Volume 6, Hellships to Slavery
by David Tett
This book is Volume 6 of the series covering the postal history of the prisoners of war and civilian internees in East Asia during the Second World War.
Volumes 1-5 have been awarded Gold Medals and special prizes in the UK, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Singapore.
Volume 6, the last volume in the series, covers the story of the mails to and from Japan, Korea, Manchuria and Borneo for the POWs and interned civilians. The series now covers all countries where Allied prisoners were held and were allowed to send and receive mail. The book covers the mail sent to and from the prisoners, undelivered mail, and mails to and from returning prisoners. Included is an update on information covered in the first five volumes. The hardback book of 427 pages mostly in colour has over 500 illustrations.
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For delivery to the UK, Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa:
The price is £45 plus postage, please refer to the order form for further details.
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Earlier Volumes (1-5):
Volumes 1-5 are also available. If you would like to order all or any of these, please use the order form provided.
Volume 1: Singapore & Malaya 1942-1945 The Changi Connection 387 pages, 16 colour plates
Volume 2: Dutch East Indies 1942-1946 Paradise Lost 469 pages, 16 colour plates
Volume 3: Burma, Thailand and Indochina 1942-1946 The Railway, the River and the Bridge 380 pages; colour throughout
Volume 4: Hong Kong and China 1941-1945 Captives in Cathay 460 pages; colour throughout
Volume 5: Philippines and Taiwan 1942-1945 No Uncle Sam 386 pages; colour throughout