Jungle soldier : the true story of Freddy Spencer Chapman
Moynahan, Brian, 1941-2009
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Brought up in a rural vicarage, Freddy Spencer Chapman acquired a deep love of nature and became 'fascinated by danger' during childhood. 30 years later, as an SOE-trained guerilla soldier of exceptional ability and courage, the orphan boy would prove to be one of the British army's deadliest agents.
Main title:
Jungle soldier : the true story of Freddy Spencer Chapman / Brian Moynahan.
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Imprint:
London : Quercus, 2009.
Collation:
ix, 338 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., maps (some col.), ports. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Maps on lining papers.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781849160766 (hbk)1849160767 (hbk)
Dewey class:
940.5'425'092940.5425940.5425940.5425/PBK
Language:
English
Subject:
Chapman, F. Spencer (Frederick Spencer), 1907-1971Chapman, F. Spencer Frederick Spencer, 1907-1971Great Britain. Special Operations Executive -- HistoryWorld War, 1939-1945 -- Underground movements -- Malaysia -- MalayaWorld War, 1939-1945 -- Malaysia -- Malaya -- Jungle warfareMalaya -- History -- Japanese occupation, 1942-1945World War II -- Campaigns -- Asia
BRN:
637570
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