The War Diaries of Weary Dunlop: Java And the Burma-Thailand Railway 1942-1945: Java and the Burma-Thailand Railway, 1942-45 (A Penguin original) - Softcover

Dunlop, Sir Edward

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140128611 ISBN 13: 9780140128611

Publisher: Penguin, 1991

Synopsis

An account of Sir Edward Dunlop's experiences as a medical officer in the prisoner of war camps in Java and on the Burma-Thailand Railway.

About this title

About the Author:

Lieutenant Colonel Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop was an Australian surgeon who was renowned for his leadership whilst being held prisoner by the Japanese during World War II. A courageous leader and compassionate doctor, he restored morale in the terrible prison camps and jungle hospitals. After the war he continued to work as a surgeon as well as becoming involved in a number of health and educational organisations, and worked tirelessly in the community until his death in 1993. His diaries were first published in 1986.

A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR:

It's difficult not to be moved and shocked by 'Weary' Dunlop's extraordinary account of life as a prisoner-of-war. The details of daily life and the trials of surgery with no equipment and no anaesthetic are told in a matter-of-fact way by a man who displayed tremendous courage and resilience in the face of brutality and desperation.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0140128611
• ISBN 13: 9780140128611
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 504