The Pride and the Anguish
The Pride and the Anguish by Douglas Reeman is a historical fiction novel published by Globe Pequot Publishing on May 1, 2016. This edition spans 324 pages and is presented in English. Set in Singapore during November 1941, the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of World War II, focusing on the impending threat to a British stronghold that was once deemed invulnerable.
Readers will follow Lt. Ralph Trewin, a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross, as he arrives in Singapore to serve as second-in-command of the gunboat HMS Porcupine. The story explores themes of military strategy and human resilience amidst the chaos of war, highlighting the challenges posed by ignorance and misplaced confidence in the face of a formidable enemy. The book delves into the complexities of leadership and the harsh realities of conflict during a pivotal moment in history.
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Singapore, November, 1941. They called it the “Gibraltar of the Far East”—a British rock that could not be taken. But suddenly, in a lightning blow, Singapore may be defeated. Call it incompetence or call it false pride. It doesn’t really matter. Just as the warplanes of the Rising Sun take command of the skies, Lt. Ralph Trewin, who was a proud recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross, arrives at Singapore as second-in-command of the gun boat HMS Porcupine. Is it too late to overcome the ignorance and blind optimism he finds in Singapore?
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