Frederick Spencer Chapman led an exceptionally adventurous life, renowned for his daring exploits behind enemy lines in the Japanese-occupied jungles of Malaya during World War II. His experiences extended beyond the battlefield, encompassing explorations of Greenland's frozen wastes and ascents of Himalayan peaks, even venturing to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. For over three years, Chapman operated behind Japanese lines, collaborating with local resistance fighters to disrupt enemy communications. Despite frequent illness, multiple wounds, and two captures from which he bravely escaped, his tenacity in hostile environments defined his extraordinary career.
Over 25,000 copies sold! An action-packed yet highly detailed account of jungle guerilla warfare, used as a primer on jungle warfare by the French Foreign Legion. An interesting story that leads to many adventures and insight into a complex number of peoples fighting the Japanese