Across the Three Pagodas Pass

Across the Three Pagodas Pass

Peter Davies

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2025
Materia
Historia de Asia
ISBN:
9781041175230
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A translation of the only account of the building of the notorious Thai-Burma Railway by a Japanese engineer involved in its construction. Yoshihiko Futamatsu’s new source of historical and technical reference complements existing work in English. Includes reflections on the course and conduct of ’his’ war and his engineering and army experiences.

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