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Author: Richard Rhodes James
Binding: Hardback
Published: John Murray, 1980
Condition:
Book: Acceptable, ex-library
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
This compelling work of military history chronicles the harrowing campaigns of the Chindits, a legendary British special force operating deep within Japanese-held Burma during World War II. It uncovers the strategic brilliance and immense personal sacrifices involved in their daring long-range penetration missions. The narrative presents a vivid and unflinching account of jungle warfare, leadership challenges, and the extraordinary resilience of the soldiers. It illustrates the brutal realities faced by these elite units and their profound impact on the Burma campaign. Readers gain a comprehensive understanding of one of the most audacious and controversial operations of the Second World War in Chindit.