Japanese conquest of Burma 1942 : the advance to the gates of India
Moreman, T. R.2022
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This illustrated title narrates Burma Corps' epic fighting retreat northwards, carried out mostly in contact with the enemy and across hundreds of miles of highly malarial and extremely difficult terrain, to safety in India. Among the battles covered are the disaster at the Sittang Bridge on 22 February 1942, the fall of Rangoon in March 1942 and the clashes at Yenangyaung, Monywa and Shwegyin. The performance of the opposing commanders and forces is also examined in detail, highlighting the success of Japanese aggressive light infantry tactics, which ruthlessly exploited the cover and concealment provided by the jungle to outflank, bypass and encircle their bewildered enemy.
Main title:
Japanese conquest of Burma 1942 : the advance to the gates of India / Tim Moreman ; illustrated by Johnny Shumate.
Author:
Moreman, T. R., authorShumate, Johnny, illustrator
Imprint:
Oxford : Osprey Publishing, 2022.
Collation:
96 pages : illustrations (colour), maps (colour) ; 25 cm.
Series title:
Campaign ; 384.
ISBN:
9781472849731 (pbk. :)
Dewey class:
959.104
Language:
English
BRN:
2324397
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