The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai (2000) [536p] - One of the most misunderstood events in history. Contrary to the romanticized film version, the structures represent a period of terror, desperation, and death for over 16,000 POWs.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Documentaries/comments/bx0q66/the_true_story_of_the_bridge_on_the_river_kwai/

https://youtu.be/7caOPnY6Ngo