Sayonara Mama-san: Diary of Flight Lieutenant A.R. Grimwood, RNZAF on Attachment to Headquarters British Commonwealth Occupational Force, Japan, February 1947...
- ISBN-10
- 0473391341
- ISBN-13
- 9780473391348
- Category
- Japan
- Pages
- 492
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017
- Author
- Andrew Robertson Grimwood
Description
"Sayonara Mama-san is the diary of Andrew Robertson (Bob) Grimwood, from his time with New Zealand's J Force as part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) in Japan during 1947 and 1948. As well as recording his activities and that of others in the occupation force, Bob keenly observed the Japanese people and the natural, political and social life of the country during this critical post-war period. Bob's son-in-law, Brian Amyes, has transcribed the diary and provided an introduction and background notes."--Back cover.
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