40, 40 : 40 years & 40 stories of national service
2007
Book
Total copies: 1
"The accounts in this book present a soldier's view of the development and growth of this national institution. Against the broad strokes of key exercises and operations are the telling details of what it was like to serve NS in the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and the 21st century. Find out who introduced IPPT and martial arts training. Read about the exploits of the first SAF Commando, and also those of a woman volunteer of the "tommy gun and bra brigade." Pioneer NS men of a two-year-old SAF tell how they whipped the British Commandos. Today's soldiers describe how they are helping to develop cutting-edge weapons for modern warfare. All these personal accounts show that much have changed in the 40 years of NS, from training philosophy, uniforms, camp facilities to weaponry. Yet, the basic reason and need for defending Singapore through citizen soldiers have not. This book will be a catalyst for your own memories, and you will find yourself fleshing out their narratives with your own NS experience."--from advance book information.
Imprint:
Singapore : Landmark Books, c2007.
Collation:
303 p. : ill., ports. ; 28 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 301).
Audience:
Interest age level: General (12 and above)
ISBN:
9789814189163 (pbk)9814189162 (pbk)
Dewey class:
355.223 FOR
LC class:
UA853.S55UA853 FOR
Language:
English
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BRN:
8493