Letters show War Office objection to Bridge On The River Kwai film
The portrayal of captured British personnel in David Lean's 1957 film, which starred Alec Guinness, was contested by UK officials
Tom Sables began his career as a freelance journalist before joining BFBS Forces News in 2019. He has been shortlisted for an AIB International Media Excellence Award, developing specialisms in military mental health and special forces operations. Travelling across Europe to report from large-scale NATO deployments, Tom’s coverage includes a broad range of stories – from political developments to technological innovation.
