Over 60,000 Australians and Americans captured by the Japanese during World War II toiled and died to build the Bridge over the River Kwai. Respected military historian Linda Goetz Holmes tells the story of one man's survival in Japanese labor camps during WWII. Amazing photographs, taken secretly by other prisoners, chronicle this dark history of Allied troops in the Pacific theatre of war.

Includes some narrative by Cecil Dickson et al.

A Sunday lament -- It’s good being free -- Too much of a good thing -- The most exciting day -- Undreamed of luxury -- A would-be correspondent -- Finally, some money! -- All this mail! Moving out -- In touch with things again -- This accursed lack of peace -- ‘You understand?’ -- News from home! -- Another anniversary apart -- Free to shake the shackles -- We’re well on the way! -- Lost and found -- 2/2 Australian Pioneer Battalion prisoners of war.