FOB080 General Yamashita and his interpreter
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King and Country FOB080 General Tomoyuki Yamashita, the “Tiger of Malaya,” together with his interpreter Major Sugita.
Japanese commander, General Tomoyuki Yamashita, the “Tiger of Malaya,” together with his interpreter Major Sugita.
On February 15,1942, Singapore fell. Once regarded as Britain’s imperial bastion in the Far East its capture by the Japanese was the largest capitulation of British and Empire Forces in either World War. Britain’s own Prime Minister Winston Churchill called it “the worst disaster” and “biggest surrender” in British history. 70 years later few would disagree with either statement.
So, why remember it? Or even commemorate the fateful anniversary? Well it’s always easy to celebrate victories… but it’s just as important to remember defeats and learn from them important lessons. Too often defeats and setbacks can be easily forgotten and overlooked in history but this particular defeat taught the British (and others) many valuable lessons in how to fight and eventually defeat the seemingly invincible Japanese.
It also threw up one of the iconic photo images of WW2…. The Surrender Party of tall, lean British officers carrying a white flag and the Union Jack making their way to meet their Japanese opponents’ commander, General Yamashita at the Ford Motor Factory on the outskirts of the city of Singapore itself.
K&C has produced two small unique sets to mark the 70th. Anniversary of that fateful day on February 15, 1942…
Note : This item has a RRP US$78. The above A$ price is indicative only and A$ price will be based on day you order.
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