{"product_id":"2940152112849","title":"It Happened to Us: Mark II","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are the stories of the 'boys' of the 4th Anti-Tank Regiment who served in World War II in Malaya and Singapore in the defence of Australia, and spent three and a half years of their lives as POWs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gun crews’ task was to destroy Japanese tanks, which they did with distinction. No enemy tank broke through their lines. Fighting a rearguard action down the Malay Peninsula they destroyed over sixteen Japanese tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter Singapore surrendered, anti-tankers were allocated to various POW work parties. Collectively their stories cover a broad range of the experiences endured by all Aussies in Japanese POW camps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 109 stories have been told for young of today, who are the same age as the anti-tankers when they enlisted 60 years ago - 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStories highlight the qualities inherent in Australia's youth. They believe given similar circumstances, the youth of today would manifest the same qualities they demonstrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to read how the 16 to 22 year old, happy young Aussie soldiers faced the challenges that confronted them as POWs, this book is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colin Finkemeyer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47075955114224,"sku":"2940152112849","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940152112849_p0.jpg?v=1764018335","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940152112849","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}