Operation Zipper - The Last WW2 Invasion

This the story of the very last amphibious invasion launched during WW2, the much-delayed Operation Zipper, made by British and Empire forces into Japanese-occupied Malaya in September 1945. Discover the full story here.
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[@LudosErgoSum]

This man just narrated 55min of vivid history over a map projection of South-East Asia and I sat through the entire thing not even bothered by the fact I only had a still image in front of me for the entire playtime. That just goes to shown what an absolute legend of storytelling Dr. Mark Felton is.

[@johnhardin4358]

There was a map? Why was I not informed? Too captivated by the story, I guess.

[@DEADG6D]

Well this is of course. The audio book channel 🤣

[@charlesflint9048]

I found it useful to refer to the map while I was listening. This is a superb video shining a light on a part of WW2 I had only a sketchy knowledge of until now.

[@entertainme7523]

no cap?

[@0006trance]

I just now saw the still image......I've been watching the story. Great job Dr. Felton!

[@glennleow3745]

My grandfather was the captain of the HMS Sussex that sailed into Singapore during its liberation in September 1945

[@jeffclark7888]

Excellent!

[@nmr6988]

How wonderful!

[@Paladin1873]

Tell us more about it.

[@JAIMEBEGOOD]

Do share more information please. Thanks.

[@tdhawk7284]

This was especially enlightening, since most historical references gloss over the details of the surrender, and just cover the “big picture” of the formal surrender in Tokyo Bay. Kudos to Mountbatten for trying to save his countrymen’s lives in POW camps. As for MacArthur, I’m yet again reminded of his supreme arrogance and hubris. His ego had no bounds. Thank you, Mr Felton!

[@ironroad18]

Never understood MacArthur's supposed "greatness" and medals. * He was insubordinate against President Truman and the Joint-Chiefs during the Korean War. * He prematurely ordered use of force against Bonus March Veterans, leading to unnecessary death. * He screwed up defense of the Philippines in 1940-41. * During Korea he ignored intelligence on Chinese incursions and massing of forces.

[@exn641US]

MacArthur was grossly overrated. A lot of Generals and Admirals are.

[@mliittsc63]

MacArthur was certainly the best general the Japanese ever had, but allied POWs were fortunate that Mountbatten did not get his way. The Japanese would have slaughtered them before allowing them to return British or Commonwealth (Imperial?) control.

[@PeteCourtier]

@@ironroad18 Dug out Doug. Weapons grade arrogance.

[@dennisweidner288]

@ TD Hawk I agree with you entirely about MacArthur, but you have to weigh that in balance with the immense good accomplished by transforming Japan compare that to the tragedy unfolding in Afghanistan.

[@gunman47]

Coming from Singapore here, thank you Dr. Felton for highlighting Operation Zipper. It is still mostly unknown today even here in modern day Singapore and Malaysia. Most of the history books tend to gloss through this period and go straight into the Japanese surrender ceremony at City Hall in Singapore.

[@simunooi5306]

Have read about the landings at Morib and always assumed that everything went smoothly from there. Never knew about the bogged tanks at other landing site(s). Were they Shermans?

[@ZahedAlex]

I knew about it during a visit to the battlebox at Fort Canning. Kinda surprised as a history buff. Few weeks later this video appeared & so happy to listen to it

[@benwilkins6208]

Theres so much depth to the Asian theater of the war that you never hear about in the mainstream. I love this stuff. Thanks Mark.

[@cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647]

I can tell you why an image that a certain country has and will play the victim card nevermind their brutality and other things we'll never know about they still play and cry victim

[@77thTrombone]

"The mainstream" - it's become a despicable, loaded term, suggesting censors are filtering what info is available. In fact, this information has been available. If you think it hasn't been, it's because you haven't been looking, and/or perhaps you've been waiting to be served it. In fact, everything mainstream is inherently diluted to some extent. Mainstream means "mass appeal," "least common denominator." Mainstream tends to prefer single-factor analysis, because multifactor is harder to understand, and time-consuming to explain. By the same token, nuance and subtlety are lost in the mainstream. (Newswise, don''t get me started on breathless TV reporters who have expertise in nothing.) Finally, rather than complain about the use of the term, I'd prefer to commend you for recognizing the gap between Mark's reports and "the mainstream." (Yes, really.) It shows you have the capacity to handle multifactor concepts. Good on ya!

[@heirofrohan7865]

As a Malaysian, thank you for covering this forgotten theater of war in the Pacific!

[@slartybartfarst55]

My Mother was on Mountbatten's personal staff during the War. All his staff needed to be weapons proficient, and she reached sharp shooter status. I know that for sure as during Navy Days in my Youth, I saw her put 5 rounds through the half circle at 50 yards, all through two holes, with a bolt action Lee Enfield, standing. The Navy Gentleman on duty did not believe it until he checked the target.

[@rogerpattube]

Rather tangential but understandable that you like to share this story featuring your mother.

[@stitchjones7134]

@@rogerpattube Words of the day: Pompous, windy, self-important, supercilious. Sorry ol' boy, I'm rather fond of a tangent myself.

[@rickj.9202]

Dr. Felton inspires me to learn so much more. 👍🏼

[@chriscorlett3083]

Thank you Mark Felton for this story about Operation Zipper. My father Ian Corlett 5th Para was in Rangoon waiting to drop into Singapore race circuit with his comrades ,to draw fire from the Japanese garrison while the Marines were attacking the 2 beach heads. The Paras were writing farewell letters to loved ones when they were told about the 2 Atomic bombs dropped on Japan. Zipper was called off. The Paras then went into Malaya to disarm the Japanese and Malay Communists . The Malaysian Emergency ensued. My father was in fire fights with both parties, saved on 2 occasions by the Gurkas who he and his mates had great respect for. He lived to 94, and past away in May 2021. A proud Para.

[@Glen.Danielsen]

It’s interesting how Dr. Felton’s visuals are extremely basic, _yet they don’t distract a bit._ His narratives are so incisive, detailed, and circumspect that his videos still command a well-deserved faithful audience. Each seems like an audio book, free for the clicking. Priceless. 💛🙏🏼

[@Ob1sdarkside]

The visuals are a side story to main event, Mark's ability to tell a story is beyond reproach.

[@Glen.Danielsen]

@@Ob1sdarkside Exactly. Agreed. 💛🙏🏼

[@colinthompson2335]

@@Glen.Danielsen I disagree. Why not add every location he mentions to the map visual ?

[@Glen.Danielsen]

@@colinthompson2335 Yah Colin, I see your point; I have thought same. Yet I think of the immense work and immersive research Dr. Felton must do to create the narratives he produces-the quality of analysis and depth of real understanding inlaid in the storytelling. Visuals with effects are a whole other time-consuming endeavor. But heck, maybe Mark will hire a graphics assistant! God bless! 💛🙏🏼

[@rogerpattube]

Compared with the doctor's previous vids the graphics here do seem a bit spartan. Admittedly I'm only at the 10 min mark and so far still on the same SE Asia view from outer space.

[@messmeister92]

*Mountbatten:* “As ‘Supreme Commander,’ I get to make all the decisions-right?” *America:* “Well yes but also no. Actually, mostly no.”

[@RGC-gn2nm]

After the failure of his Canadian raid on Dieppe harbor American leadership had little faith in his lordship.

[@scrubsrc4084]

You can always count on the yanks to make a mess

[@theunitedstatesofamerica1559]

@@scrubsrc4084 Of course, its what I do best. My fuckup in afghanistan just proves that

[@nickdanger3802]

@@scrubsrc4084 Because Britain was doing very well before November 42.

[@scrubsrc4084]

@@nickdanger3802 we'll enough

[@morenotranquilo]

What an outstanding historian Dr. Felton! You deserve your own Netflix series. You put the pathetic network called the History Channel to complete shame! Thanks for all you do.

[@viliamklein]

Well my commute has significantly improved this morning. Thanks!

[@joem3999]

I'm stuck waiting for a ferry. Works for me as well.

[@CFarnwide]

Arrived a bit late for my commute. However, It will be a great lunch hour companion!

[@mliittsc63]

The idea that Zipper would have led to earlier liberation of POWs depends on an assumption that the Japanese Army would allow these prisoners to live. It seems far more likely that they would have transported the prisoners further to the rear, or if unable to do so, they would have executed them. These were after all their orders. The only reason prisoners survived to be liberated was due to a surrender by the Emperor, which put execution of POWs into a grey area as to Japanese military honor, and thus restrained the more murderous of Japanese officers.

[@Paladin1873]

Possibly. If we look at American efforts to rescue POWs in the Philippines we see the same concern.

[@andybelcher1767]

I have not studied this theatre in any great depth, but while I accept that Japanese intentions at the local level were uncertain, Dr Felton goes into great depth over the orders issued after the surrender regarding the POWs which points to their own uncertainty. There were instances where the prisoners were just abandoned when the Japanese forces withdrew. I think that this is one of those "we can never know for certain" subjects. I do think that it is disgraceful though that a civil servant can destroy military plans for his own self-aggrandisement but we shouldn't be surprised as the same thing happened in the Great War too.

[@petersouthernboy6327]

@@andybelcher1767 if you study modern War, civil servants have always had a central controlling role in strategic warfare plans.

[@Russia-bullies]

Agreed. To liberate them,it’s better to use covert units.Once,liberated they should be recruited,immediately,if possible.

[@petersouthernboy6327]

@@Russia-bullies recruited for what? POW’s held by the Japanese were in a *TERRIBLE* physical and emotional state. Just to *SURVIVE* Japanese internment was a miracle.

[@fabovondestory]

A full Mark Felton documentary, lets go

[@Intercaust]

Thank you again for telling a story I have not heard. This was a fascinating story about a little known part of the war.

[@AssDecomposer]

The content is just so refreshing and capturing to listen to. Bravo Mark you make some of the best ww2 content I've seen.

[@alexchekov9021]

I'm from Malaysia and a ww2 buff .I have never heard of Operation Zipper. I'm from Negeri Sembilan, was surprised when Dr Felton mention my hometown

[@hkentw]

On seeing the length of this piece, I did not think I was going to remain through to the end, but the intensity of the story would not let up, and only kept building to the end.

[@seattlesix9953]

Trying to imagine my thoughts after hearing that I would not come to the aid of my countrymen until a formal surrender was conducted weeks later and thousands of miles away. Openly disregarding such a request based in a such a disconnect from stern reality was the only right thing to do.

[@CFarnwide]

It’s probably safe to say Lord Mountbatten did not appreciate the Japanese….

[@CFarnwide]

@DeeMuda sounds like they did. To be honest, I know nothing of that. Would you have any sites you could recommend for researching that incident?

[@DrJones20]

Nobody did

[@thereilneid2868]

Thanks for your hard work & sharing your vast wealth of knowledge in everything you put out. You touch on my interests of WW2, more important you've opened up many more interests to now have. Thanks, Dr. Felton

[@markwheeler202]

Yet another reason why MacArthur is hated in the U.K. and Australia to this day.

[@SimonRileyMILSURP]

Those in the US who actually know their history about MacArthur dislike him as well.

[@markwheeler202]

@@SimonRileyMILSURP You mean Dugout Doug? Peleliu?

[@kaylind5227]

American here, and I can't say I blame you.

[@christopherconard2831]

The history of Macarthur in America parallels the history of WWII Japan. When mentioned in school the bad stuff is glossed over. Only those who choose to look deeper into it, or who take more specialized classes in college begin to see the truth. When I was younger the stuff I read or saw about him always showed him as having a bit of an ego problem, and often brushing other officers the wrong way. Later it became obvious he was a narcissist and there were legitimate reasons other officers didn't like him.

[@kevinshannon955]

MacArthur’s strategy was highly overrated. We could have bypassed the Philippines and went for Formosa and cut off all the Japanese territories south of there and ended the war even sooner.

[@bashirmuhammad8181]

I didn't know about this Doc.Thanks for spreading very good historical knowledge.

[@libertyvilleguy2903]

Yet another remarkable chapter of history seemingly left out of history books and channels, but thoroughly researched and told by Dr. Felton. Much thanks.

[@Black-Sun_Kaiser]

Could you imagine the overwhelming relief you'd feel being rescued from Japanese troops. Loved the video.

[@Black-Sun_Kaiser]

@FL KRAKER right , many probably had already made peace with death , probably be in shock as well.

[@Black-Sun_Kaiser]

@FL KRAKER i heard that as well

[@dougreid2351]

Watch the liberation scene in "King Rat"as it unfolds in dubfounded silence . . . DOUGout

[@paulleckner9148]

The Japanese elite military were sometimes more brutal than the Nazis, but only now are the stories coming out. Lord Louis Mountbatten expressly stated that he did not want any Japanese representatives at his funeral. His wishes were respected..

[@Black-Sun_Kaiser]

@@paulleckner9148 I heard of this, definitely interesting

[@MDsteeler1]

This was a really good one & very informative. Amazes me how you’re able to obtain & share with us all these amazing details of WWII history.

[@TRHARTAmericanArtist]

Will be binge watching these videos after my Oct 1 deadline. Thank you Dr. Felton for these interesting and informative documentaries.

[@TheRAFlemingsMr]

Thank you Dr Felton, you have completely changed and reversed my view of Lord Mountbatten. Previous histories I'd read were not particularly complementary of the man but now I have a new perspective and respect for the man and his service. His death as part of the ongoing Irish conundrum was and is to my mind unconscionable; particularly with his young relation on board. I postulate that given a choice; he'd have said get the innocents off and then do what you wish w me. Hero's are few and far between, especially when we find out decades later that some never deserved the accolade. Lord Louis Mountbatten certainly was one; through his command and concern for his troops and for the pain he must have felt for the prisoners, while not being able to nurse to their needs sooner, he deserves the recognition.

[@roberttalbot1658]

I was totally fascinated by this telling of this situation. The many details included, were very helpful in visualizing the unfolding story. Superb video, as is always the case, from Mr. Felton.

[@ernestdougherty3162]

Thank you DrFelton for all your hard work to bring these documentaries to us we truly appreciate it God bless you and your family

[@Rusty_Gold85]

Powerful piece Prof Mark Felton . I have known the Pacific war since reading about it as a teenager but could not stomach learning as rich details about it due to the endless Horror Stories of the Allied POW's and nurses of all Injured Troops . Like the Bangka island massacre . But to respect our Diggers and Allies and medics we must get into it

[@getinthevantim]

Thank you Mark. One of my wife's family members was a British surveyor in Malaya prior to the Japanese invasion and ensured vital mapping and land registry information was evacuated to Australia rather than fall into IJA hands. Once in Australia himself he served with the RAAF at a relatively lowly non-commissioned rank for a while near Bendigo but some time later, around the same time as Zipper, he 'reappears' in the family history as a British Lieutenant Colonel and my wife remembers his tales of having had the good fortune to have taken part in an invasion "the day after the war was over". I have shared your fascinating history piece with 3 generations of his descendants.

[@ethanwatkins6780]

this was exceptionally interesting. Brilliantly presented as always, really enjoyed learning about this i like these longer ones

[@tinkeringinthailand8147]

Thanks Mark. I really loved this rendition of shared knowledge, especially as it is in my back yard :)

[@tango6nf477]

You have touched on a little known aspect of the "special relationship" between Britain and the US during and subsequently after the war. The US began to obstruct British activities to keep them at arms length in the far east and with the ultimate aim the end of empire. They saw the Pacific and far East as being their new back yard and they didn't want to share it. As soon as the war ended so did a lot of cooperation, sharing of technology and political support., The special relationship has always been there on the ground but not always in the White House

[@OrixDalgrath]

I have read your great book on this subject, mr. Felton, but listening to your narration is always a pleasure

[@snewsom2997]

Another Excellent Episode, Thank you.

[@thekorv95]

Thanks for this Mark. I learned alot and thanks for taking your time creating content for us.

[@B-26354]

I found out a few of the blokes at work were avid Mark Felton fans by mentioning one of his videos (British involvement in Vietnam after the Japanese surrender) we all agreed he's one of the best youtubers and historians on the subject. These kind of documentaries are sorely needed in today's world given the amount of junk pumped out by more traditional, mainstream media outlets - they're effectively stupefying the population.

[@fedecano7362]

Impecable timing Dr! I'm sitting down right now, after a long day, and recieving the notifcation of one of your new videos...it's quite rewarding! Thanks for providing us with hours of unvaluable information and entertainment! As somebody suggested in one of your other videos; we would love to hear about the "great game" and the British invasions of Afghanistan during the 19th century,, plus it seems like a relevant topic nowadays :\

[@raygiordano1045]

That's some of my favorite history too. I read "The Great Game" twice, and I regret giving my copy away.

[@ricklotter]

As you have always delivered, a detailed, complete, and very interesting and informative description of the events. Thank you. I have never liked MacArthur, and I never will understand how face/politics/power can so warp someone.

[@josephking6515]

MacArthur wasn't just warped, he was also corrupt. Research the payments he received pre-war from the Philippine government and how he _behaved_ after he moved back there when he _returned._ He was an absolutely disgusting person.

[@rosecarney4111]

Look at today s democrat party!

[@drscopeify]

He was worried about the USSR trying and take parts of Japan, there is still a heated land issue today in 2021 so you can see the issue there.

[@dyveira]

I mean, he advocated starting a nuclear war during Korea. The guy was a legitimate psychopath.

[@simonvirus6417]

As an Australian, , i officially salute and bring Lord Louie Mountbatten in to the fold of great honorary Australians..... a man of of Honor and decency. Well done Mark Felton as an avid long time fan i think your best work yet. Brilliant

[@garymckee448]

Quality information as always. Thanks Mark

[@mitchmatthews6713]

Once again, an hour of true military education. Thank you, Mark!

[@ottovonbismarck2443]

Outstanding video ! Thank you very much, Sir.

[@ketchman8299]

You have to respect a man who stands by his principles. Salute to Lord Mountbatton.

[@benjaminlanden7425]

Thank you. Your videos are always interesting 😁

[@silvanski]

Some of my favorite bedtime stories are provided by Dr Felton. No need for stock footage when the narrative is so detailed.

[@jamesengland7461]

Thanks once again, Dr. Felton, for your teaching.

[@momo9594]

Nice video mister Felton, and a very good length. Thank you.

[@M3chUpN8y]

Thank you for the video on Operation Zipper, the British liberation of Malaya and Singapore. Greetings from Singapore!

[@bradalexander63]

Always fun to listen to Mark and... informative. Thumbs up.

[@chaptermasterpedrokantor1623]

You actually did make a vid about this operation! AWESOME!

[@jjtimmins1203]

Wow, totally fascinating. Just when I think WW2 history is exhausted, Dr. Felton crushes the idea.

[@andyhughes5766]

Dr Felton at it again with more brilliance!!

[@PSEQ2000]

Hello from Malaysia. Never knew of this history. Keep up the good work.

[@wishfixer]

Absolutely love this channel

[@donaldhill3823]

The bombs did more to shame the Japanese military then any prolonged battle in homeland Japan ever would have. Such a battle would have made the Japanese military into unbeaten martyrs. Such a situation could have produced a movement within the Japanese population to continue the fight for decades even as an underground activity.

[@josephstabile9154]

I tend to agree--a "glorious" fight to the death would have directly fed into this preeminent samurai warrior mystique prevalent in Japan, and, instead of being viewed as Japan's armageddon, become part of some kind of vainglorious legend .

[@asterixdogmatix1073]

Thanks for posting this Mark. I'm reading the Sandakan Death March book by Paul Ham at the moment. My maternal grandfather spent the war in a Japanese labour camp.

[@hoosierpatriot2280]

Almost an entire HOUR of a Dr. Mark Felton history lesson!? Yes please!

[@nealhall661]

I always go to Dr. Felton for his most excellent perspective and delivery of War History covering a relatively modern timeframe. He never disappoints. I also enjoy and recommend Paul Cooper's The Fall of Civilizations Podcast for an ancient-history treat.

[@tanweekok1]

Thank you Dr. Felton for this unknown chapter of our Singapore history.

[@theoneandonlysoslappy]

It's hard to believe that the POW lives that might have been saved wouldn't have been dwarfed by invasion casualties.

[@hkentw]

Insightful. My impulse was to criticize Mountbatten for compromise of principle.

[@deruntergang1]

Agreed. I guess the way events unfolded (Japanese surrender without original Zipper) was one of the better outcomes. Given the Japanese military's track record and the fate of Manila, a full-scale invasion like this would have cost the lives of many local civilians and POWs regardless.

[@aaronseet2738]

Yeap just look at Philippines.

[@hpd1556]

Excellent video Dr Felton!!

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

Really great episode Mark !

[@lucienfury2606]

This was a great video Mark they always are.

[@onebeartoe]

Dang, I didn know most of this stuff. Thanks a bunch, Mark!

[@Simon_Nonymous]

Very insightful. Thank you Mark.

[@whiteonggoy7009]

Dr felton I thank you so much,as my glaucoma gets worse I appreciate your audio history..

[@XxBloggs]

Excellent presentation!

[@kennethbolton951]

My Uncle Jerry, a Marine sniper scout fought from Macon Island and Guadalcanal all the way to Iwo Jima , 17 yrs old to 21, always carried a key chain with him with a mushroom cloud on one side and Peace for Japan on the other side. Out of his company of 250 only three made it to the end of the war. After showing me the keychain he said: "Ya know , if not for that cloud I would not be here. It's funny, we were stationed in Japan in 1963 and I had many Japanese friends. It just goes to show you. My Dad was on B-25s in North Africa and was shot down, bailed out in desert wandered for 3 days with a half canteen of water and his 45 and was picked up by a British Rat patrol, so I wouldn't be here without the British.

[@jf831024]

That's a hell of a family story!

[@musab.k.9870]

Thanks for this info, dr. Love from malaysia

[@nikospitr]

thank you, amazing story !

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Excellent presentation.....Thanks

[@oneshotme]

Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@thomasmarciano6133]

The exact and riveting details provided by Dr. Felton of this particular lesser-known part (and of course all the other splendid videos he provides) of the Second World War is astounding and the work of a master historian.

[@Articulate99]

Always interesting, thank you.

[@tomek5513.]

Nicely done Mark.

[@Sreng444]

Excellent.. as usual. Well done the 136! Many ex servicemen, POWs and family relatives of those killed in Australia never forgave the Japanese of that generation till their passing. R.I.P .. Those that could've been spared the death marches had Zipper proceeded makes me ill. Thankyou for this insight.

[@mikesimko3122]

Felton just keeps at it. Unstoppable.

[@mrwhitespaleking5190]

Excellent, as always.

[@Ash-ey9oy]

Thanks again Mark👍

[@alanrogers7090]

As an American, I'm shocked at how the American military leaders seemed to feel that the British could "play in the Pacific playground, but only if you follow American rules". I can't understand the reasoning behind not helping free those many prisoners. It seems to me, that extra Allies would only help the war effort, even if only a small percent could return to active duty.

[@dennisweidner288]

This is a very well done and factual description of the end of the War in Southeast Asia. A very informative contribution to a neglected topic. It correctly depicts MacArthurs grandstanding lack of compassion for POWs that he himself was not liberating. Although insufficient credit is given to the immensely important effort to transform Japan.. Hirohito should have been prosecuted as a war criminal, but justice in that instance may have seriously comprised the transformation of Japan--a remarkable achievement.

[@josephstabile9154]

Yes, Japan did a remarkable job of helping ITSELF back from defeat & destruction; aknowledging its horrific treatment of its victims much less so. I see their sense of "honor" as misplaced, being self-centered & self-serving.Their "honor" did not extend to their treatment of other's when they had control & responsibility. Further, perhaps due in part to MacArthur's NOT holding them to a full accounting, they have never seemed to own up or teach their younger generations the true picture of their behavior in WWII. The depravity--beyond warfare--was disgraceful, and not honorable. I see unwillingness to honestly come to grips with this to be some kind of national limitation, as if it's all about them and their feelings.

[@gregbradley7482]

Wow. Fantastic work.

[@anselmdanker9519]

Very good presentation of the reoccupation, of Malaya , seldom covered .Thank you.

[@jurassicsparks5220]

The 5th Sea Lord. What a title. Kudos to you again Dr Mark Felton.

[@EK-gr9gd]

Head of FAA till 1965. It's just a way to specify "departments".

[@micsunday14]

Man! a 55 minute Felton.. must be my lucky day

[@philipcurtis9983]

A very interesting video. I'm glad that you decided to cover this often forgotten or overlooked topic. I read about this and other stories about the Japanese surrender in the book "In the Ruins of Empire" by Ronald H. Spector. I highly recommend for those who want to learn more about the topic.

[@JAIMEBEGOOD]

I see here that some folks complain about how few images Dr. Felton has on his videos...well I cooked a steak 🥩 dinner for my family with fries 🍟 , avocado 🥑 and tomatoe 🍅 salad with 2 cups of wine and 2 beers and did not notice the lack of images 🤣 You poor souls should just watch "The History Channel" 🙌 Cheers Dr. Felton and thank you for sharing your knowledge. Greetings from Honduras 🇭🇳 Central America!

[@raywinstone5905]

Sir: I have been and am a fan of your superb war stories. In the case of this story, would you also consider possibly doing a split screen with WW2 map of SE Asia to show old boundaries? Again, your presentations are superb.

[@TankerBricks]

Mark. Thanks again for providing my Wednesday night entertainment.

[@markhonerbaum3920]

A great degree of ignorance in relation to Mountbatten 's demise at the hands of the I.R.A.You could enlightenin us a great deal in relation to this event sir,looking forward and thank you again sir.

[@vulpsturm]

Every Mark Felton video subject could be turned into a very good movie.

[@derekweiland1857]

Dr. Felton have you considered covering the story of the British spy Noor Khan? One of the most fascinating, if not lesser known, stories of WWII in my opinion. Would love to hear your take on it.

[@joem3999]

Sounds like a story worth reading.

[@joebl0w67]

I'd rather Dr Felton tells the story.But I agree with you

[@derekweiland1857]

@@joebl0w67 Me too. Thats why I requested it from Dr. Felton instead of just posting here in the comments.

[@markbarlow8770]

Where are the camps Derek?

[@markbarlow8770]

Where are they Derek?

[@leemichael2154]

first!! excellent upload as we have come to expect thanks proff Felton

[@krisfrederick5001]

But, you haven't seen it yet.

[@michaelmorris2243]

Mark, your the MAN 👨 Thank you very much. 👍🙋‍♂️🐈🙂🌞⛱

[@jamesrichardvankliff9262]

55 minutes of South East Asia Theater by Dr Felton? We´re blessed this week.

[@charlesstuart7290]

My Uncle volunteered for a mercy detail to a Honshu POW camp after Hirohito's speech but before the signing of the peace treaty on the Missouri. He and his comrades had no idea what to expect but they carried out their mission without incident.