Burma: The Longest War 1941-45 by Louis Allen

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Burma: The Longest War 1941-45 by Louis Allen

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This classic history is the authoritative and most detailed book on an important part of the Second World War

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Burma: The Longest War 1941-45 by Louis Allen

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
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.
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ISBN 13 9781842122600
ISBN 10 1842122606
Title Burma: The Longest War 1941-45
Author Louis Allen
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Binding type Paperback
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Year published 2000-08-17
Number of pages 697
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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