Surviving WWII Far East captivity: History that should not be forgotten

This richly illustrated talk will focus on medical history research carried out by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine concerning a unique group of patients under its care from late 1945 and 2000. It features extracts from oral history interviews recorded with veterans and research into the medical ingenuity that kept men alive in desparate conditions, and includes stories of local Wirral men and readings from secret diaries. The talk is illustrated using secret artwork and highlights the extraordinary stories of ordinary men, thrown together in war time ten thousand mile from home.

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When staffing allows, we will serve refreshments and would welcome cash donations to the Friends of the Library.

PLEASE cancel your ticket if you cannot attend. If you are unable to cancel contact Birkenhead Reference Library on 0151 606 2149

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