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We Gave Our Today
William Fowler
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Description for We Gave Our Today
Paperback. The Lost Voices of our 'Forgotten Army' in the war with Japan 1941-45. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1FMB; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 135 x 22. Weight in Grams: 348.
The Lost Voices of our 'Forgotten Army' in the war with Japan 1941-45.
Nearly a million strong by 1944, the British 14th Army fought and ultimately conquered the Japanese forces that invaded Burma and strove to break through into India. But the victory was hard won, with great suffering along the way. With priority given to defeating Germany, these troops were last in line for additional men and equipment, and they joked about being "The Forgotten Army." Here is the story of these remarkable soldiers, whose monument at Kohima reads: 'When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780753827147
SKU
V9780753827147
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99-10
About William Fowler
Educated at Clifton College and Trinity Hall, Cambridge, William Fowler was land forces editor of DEFENCE magazine and a contributing editor to JANE'S INFORMATION GROUP. A long term territorial soldier, he served with British forces in the Gulf War and graduated from the French Army Reserve Staff Officers course at the Ecole Militaire in Paris. He conducts regular battlefield tours ... Read more
Reviews for We Gave Our Today
A humane and moving story, describing the pain and suffering, strength and immense courage of those involved.
HUDDERSFIELD DAILY EXAMINER
This is the fascinating story of a forgotten army.
BIG ISSUE IN THE NORTH
A very impressive read and a fitting tribute to the men who fought and died in one of the most unforgiving of ... Read more
HUDDERSFIELD DAILY EXAMINER
This is the fascinating story of a forgotten army.
BIG ISSUE IN THE NORTH
A very impressive read and a fitting tribute to the men who fought and died in one of the most unforgiving of ... Read more