OPERATION CLEEVES: SOEs Forgotten Wartime Tragedy in Thailand

Uncovers a daring SOE mission in 1941 Southern Thailand, where civilians and soldiers bravely fought Japan's invasion. Using declassified documents, previously undiscovered records, and extensive original research, provides an intimate yet harrowing look into a most secret and turbulent operation shrouded in mystery. Uncovers how an eclectic mix of European civilians and Indian soldiers were suddenly confronted by unspeakable survival choices. Some of their stories are told for the very first time in this revelatory book, uncovering perilous undertakings, and how using only their wits for survival, all bore the full brunt of Japan's initial invasion. Contains 20 mono illustrations.