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Ambon: The truth about one of the most brutal POW camps in World War II and the triumph of the Aussie spirit (Hachette Military Collection)

Name: Ambon: The truth about one of the most brutal POW camps in World War II and the triumph of the Aussie spirit (Hachette Military Collection)
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Book Synopsis: Survival, heroism, courage and mateship in Ambon - a place of nightmares. In February, 1942, Ambon, an Indonesian island north of Darwin, fell to the Japanese army and the Allied forces defending it were captured. Over a thousand of these soldiers were Australian. By the end of the war, just one-third of them had survived and Ambon became a place of nightmares, one of the most notorious of all POW camps the war had seen. Many of the men captured were massacred, and of those who initially survived, many later succumbed to the sadistic brutality of the Japanese guards. Starvation also took a fearful toll, and then there were the medical 'experiments'. It was a place almost without hope for those who held on, made worse by the fact that the savagery inflicted on them wasn't limited to their captors but also came from their own. One soldier described their hopelessness towards the end with the bleak words: 'The men knew they were dying.' Yet astoundingly there were survivors and in Ambon they speak of not just the horrors, but the bravery, endurance and mateship that got them through an ordeal almost impossible to imagine. The story of Ambon is one of both the depravity and the triumph of the human spirit; it is also one that's not been widely told. Until now.

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Discover the untold story of survival, heroism, and mateship in one of the most brutal POW camps of World War II - Ambon. This definitive account sheds light on the triumph of the Aussie spirit amidst unimaginable horrors. Uncover the inspiring tales of courage that emerged from the depths of despair in this gripping narrative.

Experience the harrowing journey of the soldiers who faced unspeakable brutality and unimaginable challenges in Ambon. The pages of this book bring to life the grim reality of the POW camps and the resilience of those who dared to hope amidst the darkest of times. Uncover the untold sacrifices and the indomitable spirit that persevered against all odds.

Witness the remarkable account of survival against all odds in Ambon - a place of nightmares turned battleground for the human spirit. This compelling narrative captures the essence of endurance, bravery, and the unbreakable bond of mateship that sustained the soldiers through the darkest hours of their lives. Prepare to be moved by the tales of courage that define the true essence of the Aussie spirit.

Embark on a journey of reflection, remembrance, and revelation with "Ambon: The truth about one of the most brutal POW camps in World War II and the triumph of the Aussie spirit." Explore the depths of human resilience and the unwavering courage that defined a generation. Dive into this compelling narrative that honours the unsung heroes of Ambon and the legacy of bravery that endures to this day.

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