I start my journey in Singapore and hear about the fall of the city in 1942 and what happened to the men who surrendered.

1. Everlasting Oblivion

<p>Inspired by the movie <em>The Bridge on the River Kwai </em>I’ve been on a journey to discover what really happened in SE Asia 80 years ago during the construction of the Death Railway: Why was it so important to build? Who built it? How did they build it? And why did so many people die during its construction? I speak to several experts along the way and unearth some surprising facts about this infamous railway line.</p>

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Inspired by the movie The Bridge on the River Kwai I’ve been on a journey to discover what really happened in SE Asia 80 years ago during the construction of the Death Railway: Why was it so important to build? Who built it? How did they build it? And why did so many people die during its construction? I speak to several experts along the way and unearth some surprising facts about this infamous railway line.

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1. Everlasting Oblivion

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