The Petagas War Memorial is a testament to those who lost their lives defending Sabah against the Japanese Occupation Army during World War II, particularly those of the ill fated Kinabalu Guerrillas. This article attempts to trace the story behind the creation of the Memorial, the people associated with it and the relevance to the post war history of Sabah.
Read more about Petagas War Memorial: The Japanese Invasion of Borneo (British and Dutch Borneo), The Resistance Movement in North Borneo, The Petagas War Memorial and Sabahan Identity, The Other Memorials - Ranau and Sandakan, External Links, Further Reading
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