Myitkyina was a vital objective in the Allied re-conquest of Burma in 1943-44 Following the disastrous retreat from Burma in April 1942, China had become isolated from re-supply except for the dangero
This book, in essence a quadruple biography, tells the story of the four larger-than-life Allied commanders whose lives collided in the Burma campaign, one of the most punishing and protracted militar
This book, in essence a quadruple biography, tells the story of the four larger-than-life Allied commanders whose lives collided in the Burma campaign, one of the most punishing and protracted militar
This books concerns the Regiments operational history in South-east Asia Command and draws on the diaries and recollections of the men who served in that theatre of combat.
Following the fall of Burma to the Japanese in May 1942, reopening and expanding the link from India to China through Burma became the allied force's principal war aim in South-East Asia. This book ar
Following the fall of Burma to the Japanese in May 1942, reopening and expanding the link from India to China through Burma became the allied force's principal war aim in South-East Asia. This book ar
In Burma, the Author fought with his Indian Regiment at Kohima, that most bloody turning point of the war against the Japanese whose fighting ability had attained almost legendary status. The Author's
The war in Burma attracts increasing interest and Wingate's 'Chindits' have a special resonance for their endurance resilience and courage. This book is superbly illustrated and researched in true 'Im
Osprey's examination of the Meiktila campaign of WOrld War II (1939-1945). In the spring of 1944, Japanese 15th Army was shattered at Imphal and Kohima, allowing General William Slim, commander of 14t
