The Imperial War Museum Book of the War in Burma 1942-1945 (Pan Grand Strategy Series)

The Imperial War Museum Book of the War in Burma 1942-1945 (Pan Grand Strategy Series)

by JulianThompson (Author)

Synopsis

The campaign in Burma was the longest and biggest ground war fought by the British and Americans against the Japanese. It was won in some of the bitterest fighting experienced by the Allies in the Second World War, and included one of the longest retreats (1000 miles) and one of the greatest Allied Victories, Kohima-Imphal. The Allied forces serving in Burma were among the most multi-racial in the history of warfare. Using the Imperial War Museum's exceptional archives, Major General Julian Thompson provides a gripping and unforgettable picture of what it was really like to fight in this extraordinary conflict.

An engrossing and authoritative account of that still neglected campaign. Slim was one of our greatest generals, a soldier's soldier, and Kohima and Imphal were great, unsung victories. Thompson is the perfect judge and author Spectator.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 480
Edition: Main Market
Publisher: Pan Books
Published: 05 Sep 2003

ISBN 10: 0330480650
ISBN 13: 9780330480659

Media Reviews
An engrossing and authoritative account of that still neglected campaign. Slim was one of our greatest generals, a soldier's soldier, and Kohima and Imphal were great, unsung victories. Thompson is the perfect judge and author Spectator.
Author Bio
Major General Julian Thompson served in the Royal Marine Commandos for 34 years. He is now Visiting Professor in the Department of War Studies, King's College, London, and is the author of numerous books including the IWM Books of War Behind Enemy Lines and War at Sea.