Tom Trumbull

Historian and author who researches and wrote about Operation Jaywick and the Singapore occupation; appears as the episode's primary interviewee to recount the stories of Elizabeth Choy and others.

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Oct 9, 2025 • 52min

How a heroine of Singapore survived jail and torture in WWII

Historian Tom Trumble shares gripping tales of war hero Elizabeth Choy, who bravely resisted Japanese oppression during WWII. He recounts the daring sabotage mission Operation Jaywick, detailing how Australian commandos struck Japanese forces, triggering fierce reprisals. Trumble discusses the harrowing tortures Choy endured in Changi Prison, her relentless spirit, and her refusal to betray fellow resistors. After the war, her remarkable journey of forgiveness and postwar contributions highlight the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.

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