THE FORGOTTEN 18TH DIVISION
David Williams
- Regions:
- Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, London, Worcestershire, Warwickshire
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional : U3As, History and Community groups, WIs, Probus
- Fee:
- Paid
- Category:
- Media
- Updated:
- 17th August 2026
- Tagged:
- Travel | Military History | The Far East | World War Ii
The British 18th Infantry Division were sent to Singapore in 1941 in a desperate last attempt to prevent the Japanese advance. This is the story of military blunders, tragedies, disease and the pain of three years in captivity. It is based on the interviews of those who survived.
Views: 12 | Enquiries: 0About David Williams
City.of London registed Guide and Lecturer. BA (Hons) History (London) MA Sport history and culture MA Heritage studies. Specializing in London social history, events. people, traditions and culture. Speaker on cruise ships. Destination talks .
Over a long period I have received and accepted over 40 enquiries to give talks at a wide range of clubs and organisations in village halls as well as large theatres. My details have been revised recently. If you are searching for a story - teller with good visual PowerPoint presentations then please get in touch. I can send you a comprehensive list of all my talks.
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