tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8379962256741902605.post8471826629183417494..comments2024-03-29T00:43:01.355-07:00Comments on Military History: Lt-Col Eustace Levett, Chief Signals Officer - China CommandPhilip Cracknellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03742419743648086989noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8379962256741902605.post-86350864469894034192018-07-24T18:42:48.564-07:002018-07-24T18:42:48.564-07:00A most interesting piece. I once read something to...A most interesting piece. I once read something to the effect that during the battle for Hong Kong the Japanese military were able to “tap in” to the Allied land-line cables, many of which were not buried for obvious reasons but ran overground.<br />The Japanese were able, by such means, to glean much valuable intelligence.<br /><br />The Royal Rifles of Canada, many of whom were bilingual, found an ingenious solution to this problem. They simply spoke French when using the field telephone!<br /><br />I guess the chances of finding a French-speaking Japanese were much more remote than finding one who spoke (at least some) English.Tarquinius Rexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05664926444607979825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8379962256741902605.post-27138368299441485752018-04-16T05:42:34.957-07:002018-04-16T05:42:34.957-07:00I did not see his medals amongst his private paper...I did not see his medals amongst his private papers at IWM Philip Cracknellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03742419743648086989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8379962256741902605.post-74790215126919096962018-04-16T05:34:24.642-07:002018-04-16T05:34:24.642-07:00Peter excellent as usual. There are clearly areas ...Peter excellent as usual. There are clearly areas that are still less examined that bear fruit. Did the IWM hold his medal group ?navig_09https://www.blogger.com/profile/11324009434543946314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8379962256741902605.post-61234986538483117562018-04-16T04:53:47.083-07:002018-04-16T04:53:47.083-07:00No, I have not but that sounds interesting. I mig...No, I have not but that sounds interesting. I might try to find a copy. Thanks.EdYeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01848254607697959728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8379962256741902605.post-88710110158107687622018-04-16T03:47:00.825-07:002018-04-16T03:47:00.825-07:00I am sure you have read "The Lone Flag - Memo...I am sure you have read "The Lone Flag - Memoir of the British Consul in Macao during World War 2" by John Pownall Reeves<br />Philip Cracknellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03742419743648086989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8379962256741902605.post-86098835942654617132018-04-16T03:35:16.435-07:002018-04-16T03:35:16.435-07:00I wish I’d paid more attention when he talked abou...I wish I’d paid more attention when he talked about the war. I sort of knew he was in Macau after Hong Kong surrendered but did not know he was working for the Consulate. After 3 days, working as police/peace officer during the transition of power. He took off his uniform and escape to Macau. I found a letter from the British Consulate thanking for his service during the war, after his death. It was then, I put together the pieces. He did say he was in Macau and went into China. I have no idea why he would go into China but I never bother to ask. I now think he probably went there to gather information. <br />When I was a kid, Dad use to visit Macau and he stayed in a hotel for free. I think he was friends with the owner. I cannot be sure, but I think the owner is Portuguese and the name was Prado or something like that. He must have made these friends during the war. <br />EdYeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01848254607697959728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8379962256741902605.post-25990967138479501482018-04-16T02:47:19.611-07:002018-04-16T02:47:19.611-07:00He must have had an amazing story to tell of those...He must have had an amazing story to tell of those difficult times. Philip Cracknellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03742419743648086989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8379962256741902605.post-40676683113910652492018-04-16T02:11:40.064-07:002018-04-16T02:11:40.064-07:00Dad was in the HKVDC Signals. He was injured in t...Dad was in the HKVDC Signals. He was injured in the battle but survived. He escaped to Macau and worked for the Consulate for the duration of the war.EdYeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01848254607697959728noreply@blogger.com