Imperial Tragedy: Japan In World War II- The First Days And The Last (1970) By Thomas M. Coffey
 
The Japanese story of World War II, told within the framework of the first days and the last. Part I covers December 1941; Part II covers August 1945. The author focuses on his study of Japanese society and culture as characterized by Japanese in all walks of life.
 
Signed By JOHN (JACK) HAROLD PENNINGTON OAM
Jack was born in London (UK) in 1922. He joined the British Army in 1940, serving in India and Burma as a radio technician. He emigrated to Australia (Canberra) in 1958 as a “10 pound pom”. He has been married to Dot for 27 years following the death of his first wife. He has a son and two daughters. Jack retired from the Australian National University, where he had been a technical supervisor, in 1986. He had his first race in 1934, his last in 1993. Jack was forced to retire from running by a torn Achilles tendon. He was awarded an Order of Australia Medal in 2006 for services to Athletics.
 
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