The book describes how the Japanese Royal Navy and Air Force attempted to ‘shatter the tranquility of Ceylon’ on April 5, 1942, and again on April 9. It was during this time that the Canadian forces had integrated with the British; where Canadian Captain Leonard Birchall warned the British headquarters in Colombo to thwart a potential disaster. His actions bear testament to not only being vigilant during warfare but also underscore the ‘significance of unity and shared intelligence in the face of adversity.