BURMA: The Longest War 1941-45

Allen, Louis

ISBN 10: 0312108583 / ISBN 13: 9780312108588

Published by St. Martin's Press, New York, NY, 1985

About this Item

(1985) 686 pp. Original olive green paper covered boards w/ gilt title on spine. Binding very bright and clean. Spine ends bumped; bottom corners very slightly bumped. DJ has light edge wear. Illust. w/ b/w photos and maps. Contents very nice. A comprehensive account of the stalemated battle for Burma between Britain and Japan during WWII. Seller Inventory # M1926WWII

Bibliographic Details

Title: BURMA: The Longest War 1941-45

Publisher: St. Martin's Press, New York, NY

Publication Date: 1985

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good+

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+

Edition: First U.S. Edition

About this title

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 'There will be few more thorough chronicles of World War Two's most dreaded front than Louis Allen's Burma: The Longest War' The Listener

About the Author:

Louis Allen fought in Burma from 1941-45 and has a thorough understanding of Japanese language and culture. He writes from his own experiences and draws upon exhaustive research from Japanese, British and US official histories, apologias, reminiscences, generals' biographies, diaries and newspaper reports.