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Book Collection Lot of Two War Titles. Book (1) The Stunned & The Stymied: The POW Experience in the History of the 2/11 Battalion 1939-1945. Book (2) The Internment of Western Civilians under the Japanese 1941-1945 A Patchwork of Internment. Extra charges for over-sea shipping due to the weight is over 500gram. Below is a book condition report & Synopsis. Book (1) he Stunned & The Stymied: The POW Experience in the History of the 2/11 Battalion 1939-1945. SIGNED BY AUTHOR OF THE FIRST LEAF PAGE. VERY RARE & SCARCE. Soft cover. No dust jacket. Spine intact. Text body clean & unmarked throughout the book. Book block clean & unmarked all side of the book. Over-all a great and neat copy of the book. This a compelling thesis by Mary Rose Watt, submitted to Edith Cowan University in 1996. It explores the often-overlooked experiences of Australian prisoners of war (POWs) from the 2/11th Infantry Battalion during World War II. Key Themes and Insights. Neglected History: Inspired by historian Joan Beaumont s observation that POWs are underrepresented in military history, Watt argues for the inclusion of non-operational warfare experiences in official narratives. Maslow s Hierarchy of Needs: The thesis uses this psychological framework to examine the deprivation and trauma endured by POWs, emphasizing their struggle for basic survival. Capture, Incarceration, Recovery: Watt delves into the emotional and physical toll of being captured, the conditions of imprisonment, and the long road to recovery. First-Person Accounts: The work is rich with direct quotations from soldiers, allowing their voices to shape the narrative and bring authenticity to the historical analysis. Publication Details Author: Mary Rose Watt Publisher: Westralian Publishers, 1997. Length: 218 pages. ISBN: 9780646345901 Book (2) The Internment of Western Civilians under the Japanese 1941-1945 A Patchwork of Internment. Soft cover. No dust jacket. Book boards are clean & unmarked. Book block is clean & unmarked all side of the book. Spine intact. Text body clean & unmarked throughout the book. Spine intact. Over-all and excellent & Neat copy. The Internment of Western Civilians under the Japanese 1941 1945: A Patchwork of Internment by Bernice Archer is a deeply researched and emotionally resonant study of the experiences of Western civilians men, women, and children who were interned by the Japanese during World War II across the Far East. Key Themes and Insights. Fragmented Experiences: The term patchwork reflects the varied and uneven nature of internment policies and conditions across different regions, including China, Hong Kong, Singapore, the Philippines, and the Dutch East Indies. Gendered and Family Dynamics: Archer explores how internment affected men, women, and children differently, with chapters dedicated to each group s psychological and social responses. Survival and Agency: Far from being passive victims, many internees found ways to maintain dignity and community through teaching, homemaking, and even creating embroidered quilts like those made in Changi Prison. Sources and Methodology: The book draws on a rich mix of sources diaries, letters, camp newspapers, oral histories, and official documents to reconstruct life inside the camps. Why Patchwork ? The title also nods to literal patchwork quilts created by internees, which became symbols of resilience and memory. These quilts are now preserved in museums and serve as poignant artifacts of wartime endurance. Over the two books in great order. For more information you can contact via email or by phone. Remember extra charges for over-sea shipping. Weight of Book (1) 0.436kg. Book (2) 0.441kg.
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