Lost in the Battle for Hong Kong December 1941 - WWII History Book Second Edition | Military History, Battle Accounts & Historical Research | Perfect for History Buffs, Students & Collectors

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This is the second edition of my memoirs with the story line generally unchanged except for enhancement in Chapter 15 and addition of about 20 pictures.This book throws light on an important period in the history of Hong Kong. Nevertheless, it is not about history but a personal memoir that begins in the pre-war British colony, moves through the traumatic events of war and Japanese occupation, and ends with the author's successful career as an engineer with Jardine Matheson, one of Hong Kong's oldest companies. This is an unusual and intriguing story.Following the death of his mother Bob finds himself alone in the world at the age of seven. Sustained only by recent memories of happiness he is forced to adjust to life in a boarding school until the age of ten. As war breaks out he is lost in the streets of Kowloon but fortunately welcomed by a group of refugees fleeing the Japanese at the same time.At this early age and still without mentorship this young boy survived the uncertainties of wartime life. Under similar unforgiving circumstances, challenges in adolescence were overcome leading to positive self-discovery. Eventually opportunities opened the way towards significant success in early adult life.Survival and success behind him, at the end he chose to immigrate to a new country to establish his identity in his own right. This was not without challenges but with the same determination success followed him, which may lead to a sequel in a future publication.