The War of the Running Dogs

This book offers a vivid account of the Malayan Emergency, a twelve-year conflict involving Chinese-backed guerrillas and British forces shortly after Malaya's liberation from Japanese occupation. It explores the diverse cast of characters—from planters and policemen to soldiers and civilians—who all played roles in this complex struggle. The narrative provides an engaging, detailed portrayal of a pivotal period in Malaya's history and its path to independence.