Burma: The Longest War 1941-45 - Softcover

Allen, Louis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0460024744 ISBN 13: 9780460024747

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co, 1986

Synopsis

Charting the whole Burma war, this book flows like a novel from the high command to the sharp end setting out a myriad of facts and considerations in a clear and coherent narrative. Ranging far beyond pure military history the story is multi-layered, combining objective analysis with a sensitive account of human reaction in the face of bitter, cruel warfare, disease and an inhospitable terrain. Military events are painstakingly detailed, and set in their political and cultural context. Equal attention is paid to both sides of the conflict and the insights made into Japanese plans and responses make the book uniquely informative, exciting and moving. 'If one had to select one book about the Burma War, this fine work is the best' Dekho, magazine of the Burma Star Association '

About this title

About the Author:

Louis Allen fought in Burma from 1941-45 and has a thorough understanding ofJapanese language and culture. He writes from his own experiences and draws upon exhaustive research from Japanese, British and US official histories, apo

About this edition

• Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
• Publication date: 1986
• ISBN 10: 0460024744
• ISBN 13: 9780460024747
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 706