Tony Redding
War in the Wilderness: The Chindits in Burma 1943-1944
- ISBN 13:
- 9780750962179
- author:
- Tony Redding
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The History Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 2.5 x 15.2 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- History, World History, World War II 1939-1945
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
War in the Wilderness: The Chindits in Burma 1943-1944 is a comprehensive account of the human aspects of the Chindit war, one of the most grueling Allied combat experiences of World War II.
The two expeditions that took place behind Japanese lines in occupied Burma were marked by extreme hardship and sacrifice. The Chindits endured conditions of slow starvation, exposure to disease, and intense mental strain, all while fighting under the jungle canopy with the ever-present threat of ambush or capture.
Through first-hand accounts from 50 veterans who participated in the expeditions, this book provides a unique insight into the experiences of those who fought as Chindits. Their stories reveal the self-reliance that developed from living and fighting in such extreme conditions, and the lasting impact it had on their lives.
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