The Imperial War Museum Book of the War in Burma 1942-1945
Author | : Julian Thompson |
Publisher | : Pan Macmillan |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 2004-09-18 |
ISBN-10 | : 0330480650 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780330480659 |
Rating | : 4/5 (50 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Imperial War Museum Book of the War in Burma 1942-1945 written by Julian Thompson and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2004-09-18 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The campaign in Burma was the longest and biggest ground war fought by the British and Americans against the Japanese. Including 1000 mile-long retreats and the great Allied victory at Kohima-Imphal, Burma brought the Allies a wealth of incomparably bitter combat experiences. Using the Imperial War Museum's archives, Major General Julian Thompson provides a gripping and unforgettable picture of what it was like to fight in this extraordinary conflict.