Fighting Monsters – An Intimate History of the Sandakan Tragedy by R.W. Braithwaite (2016)

Author: R.W. (Richard Wallace) Braithwaite
Publisher: Australian Scholarly Publishing, North Melbourne, VIC
Publication Date: 2016
Format: Softcover
Pages: xxii, 530 pages + 32 unnumbered pages of plates
ISBN: 9781925333763
Dimensions: 24 cm
Illustrations: Includes photographs, maps, portraits, and plates
Bibliography: Pages 484–521
Index: Included
Also Titled: An Intimate History of the Sandakan Tragedy

Condition:
Near fine – clean, tight, and only lightly handled. Internally excellent.

Description:
Fighting Monsters presents a profound and deeply human account of the Sandakan POW tragedy—the most horrific chapter in Australia’s prisoner of war experience during World War II. Braithwaite’s narrative spans four defining phases: the early resistance of 1942–43, the endurance of 1943–44, the collapse of 1945, and the long aftermath faced by the few survivors and their families.

Thoroughly researched and written with great sensitivity, this 530-page history weaves together official records, survivor testimonies, and family reflections to tell a story of extraordinary suffering, moral complexity, and enduring trauma.

Why You’ll Love It:
More than a military history, Fighting Monsters is a compassionate, multifaceted study of the psychological toll of war. Essential reading for anyone interested in Australia’s WWII history, POW narratives, and the long legacy of Sandakan.

Note: Weight includes protective packaging to ensure safe delivery of this substantial softcover.