"A Rumble In The Jungle: The Secret Story Of Force..." Topic

… 136 – Commandos In WW2.

"There are not many WWII stories that ended up advancing the civil rights of an entire community. But a new exhibition called Rumble in the Jungle: The Story of Force 136 shares a relatively unknown part of military history that also changed the fortunes of every Chinese Canadian.

On display at the Chinese Canadian Military Museum in Vancouver, Canada, Rumble in the Jungle tells the story of a small band of Chinese Canadians who, during WWII, were secretly seconded to British Intelligence and trained in commando-style warfare and jungle survival. Their destination: behind Japanese lines in Southeast Asia. Their mission: to seek out and train local resistance fighters, and assist with sabotage and espionage.

AdvertisementIronically, while these men were agents for the Allies, back home in Canada they were not considered citizens. Although born in Canada, these soldiers could not vote, nor could they become engineers, doctors or lawyers. Many were forced to live in segregated neighborhoods. In some cities, they were forbidden to swim in public pools and were forced to sit in the back of theaters…"
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Armand

Very interesting story. Thanks,

Jim

Ditto to Jim. There are so many little vignettes of interesting stories from World War II.

I was surprised to find how racist Canada was prior to World War II. Not that they were unique of course.

Even in Hong Kong. No dogs or Chinese allowed in public parks.

Another small piece of WWII history that is little known. Too bad the TV program formerly known as "The History Channel" couldn't air something like this. And many, many other stories like this as well …

Happy you enjoyed it my friends!. (smile)

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Armand