Glover (E.M.) In 70 Days:
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the story of the Japanese campaign in British Malaya
London, Frederick Muller, 1946.
First edition. 8vo. Original yellow cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 8/6.
An account of the Japanese military campaign in British Malaya during World War II, detailing the rapid advance and eventual occupation.
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Jacket with loss to head of spine, otherwise very good.
Plates; jacket artwork by Marjorie.
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