| British Infantryman in the Far East 1941-45 Contributor(s): Jeffreys, Alan (Author), Lyles, Kevin L. (Illustrator), Vanelle, Jeff (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1841764485 ISBN-13: 9781841764481 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $18.90 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2003 Annotation: This title focuses on the experience, tactics, training and weapons of the British soldier from the Fall of Malaya and Singapore until the Reconquest of Burma. It takes a close look at jungle warfare training in India and the ensuing action in Burma, tracing the development of tactics and doctrine: this formed the basis for the victories in the Arakan and the battles of Kohima and Imphal. The soldier's view of India, the entertainment available on leave, food rationing and other supplies such as cigarettes, the introduction of the forces newspaper SEAC, and the medical problems of malaria are all explored in detail. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War Ii - History | Europe - Great Britain - General |
| Dewey: 355.009 |
| Series: Warrior |
| Physical Information: 0.26" H x 7.34" W x 9.68" (0.49 lbs) 64 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This title focuses on the experience, tactics, training and weapons of the British soldier from the Fall of Malaya and Singapore until the Reconquest of Burma during World War II (1939-1945). It takes a close look at jungle warfare training in India and the ensuing action in Burma, tracing the development of tactics and doctrine: this formed the basis for the victories in the Arakan and the battles of Kohima and Imphal. The soldier's view of India, the entertainment available on leave, food rationing and other supplies such as cigarettes, the introduction of the forces newspaper SEAC, and the medical problems of malaria are all explored in detail. |