A gripping account of the disastrous 1942 Burma campaign, told through the diary of a British soldier.
In December 1941, Japan invaded Burma, initiating a brutal campaign against British forces. Burma 1942 offers a unique perspective on this conflict, drawn from the diary and maps of Ralph Tanner, a soldier with the 2nd Battalion The Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Experience the harrowing retreat through his eyes, as the British forces struggled against an experienced Japanese army.
This book serves as a tribute to the strength and resilience of the men who fought in Burma, a fifth of whom were killed and have no known grave. Discover the challenges they faced, the decisions that shaped their fate, and the extraordinary bravery that defined their service. Perfect for readers interested in:
- Military history
- World War II
- Personal accounts of war
Ralph Tanner was commissioned as a second lieutenant to the Second Battalion KOYLI on 1 January 1942, joining them for the second part of the Burma campaign and the retreat. He was posted to the War Office in 1944, returning to Burma in the British Military Administration. He was demobilized in October 1946. Historian David Tanner is Ralph's son.