In the Second World War the Japanese army invaded and subsequently occupied Malaya, Sabah, Sarawak, and Singapore for over three years. During this time, ethnic tensions were raised and nationalism grew. Popular support for independence increased after Malaya was reconquered by Allied Forces. Post-war British plans to unite the administration of Malaya under a single crown colony called the Malay
gear, sir? Watch your
step.
NORMAN
Id like to call my family.
SEAMAN
Well get you settled in quarters,
sir. Youre to remain there until we
send for you.
NORMAN
I want to get started right now.
SEAMAN
Well send for you.
NORMAN
Its critical that I see them, because --
SEAMAN
See who?
NORMAN
The survivors. If I dont get to them
within the first twenty four hours...
SEAMAN
What survivors?
NORMAN
The
GEAR into the rear. With a *
lurch the jeep heads out towards the command post. *
In the doorway TWO MEN solemnly watch as the jeep
approaches. Reaching the command post the man alights
from the jeep, heading towards the two men.
Into the pool of light cast by the fixture above the
door steps MAJOR ALAN SCHAEFER, the team leader, 38, an
intelligent and intense man. He informally salutes,
GENERAL
GEAR into the rear. With a *
lurch the jeep heads out towards the command post. *
In the doorway TWO MEN solemnly watch as the jeep
approaches. Reaching the command post the man alights
from the jeep, heading towards the two men.
Into the pool of light cast by the fixture above the
door steps MAJOR ALAN SCHAEFER, the team leader, 38, an
intelligent and intense man. He informally salutes,
GENERAL
gear.
- You can use it in the shower.
- The mask helps out with the stink.
Of Frenssens feet!
Come on.
This is our galley.
And heres Johann, our phantom.
Johann, everything in order?
- Permission to come up?
- Yes, Lieutenant.
Its better to take photos
on our return from the mission.
What do you mean?
Theyll have grown beards by then.
The British will be ashamed
to see these shaven faces.
Pale-fa