So many things about this short film, ‘Malaya Patrol’, are just classic, from the tea-drinking in the 90 degree jungle, to the 1950s’ stern narration of ‘bandits’ and ‘red terrorists’. Still the mention of ’15 month tours in the jungle’ should give pause. All in all, things sure have changed…
Malaya Patrol
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You forgot the use of media to give a brighter view of the soldiers. On the other hand, the British did win that war more or less.