We Gave Our Today
Burma 1941-1945
$44.56
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
31 December 2010
Summary
Nearly a million strong by 1944, the British 14th Army fought and ultimately conquered the Japanese forces that invaded Burma and strove to break through into India. But the victory was hard won, with great suffering along the way.
With priority given to defeating Germany, these troops were last in line for additional men and equipment and they joked about being ‘The Forgotten Army.’
Here is the story of these remarkable soldiers, whose monument at Kohima reads: ‘When You Go H…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780753827147 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 075382714X |
| Author: | William Fowler |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 31 December 2010 |
| Weight: | 291g |
| Dimensions: | 214mm x 136mm x 26mm |
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‘This is the fascinating story of a forgotten army.’
A humane and moving story, describing the pain and suffering, strength and immense courage of those involved. * HUDDERSFIELD DAILY EXAMINER *This is the fascinating story of a forgotten army. * BIG ISSUE IN THE NORTH *A very impressive read and a fitting tribute to the men who fought and died in one of the most unforgiving of military theatres. * SOUTH WALES ARGUS *
About The Author
William Fowler
Educated at Clifton College and Trinity Hall, Cambridge, William Fowler was land forces editor of Defence magazine and a contributing editor to Jane’s Information Group. A long term territorial soldier, he served with British forces in the Gulf War and graduated from the French Army Reserve Staff Officers course at the Ecole Militaire in Paris. He conducts regular battlefield tours and broadcasts on radio and television. He is married and lives in Hampshire.
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