Robert Lyman's deep knowledge and understanding of the war in Burma, and the great battles at Kohima and Imphal in 1944, are well known. In this book he uses original documents, published works and personal accounts to weave together an enthralling account of some of the bittere…
Recounts Japan's campaign to invade India during World War II, including the feats of local Indian forces, the miscalculations made by commanders, Britain's role in the campaign, and soldiers' accounts.
In 1941 and 1942 the British and Indian Armies were brutally defeated and Japan reigned supreme in its newly conquered territories throughout Asia. But change was coming. New commanders were appointed, significant training together with restructuring took place, and new tactics …
In 1941 and 1942 the British and Indian Armies were brutally defeated and Japan reigned supreme in its newly conquered territories throughout Asia. But change was coming. New commanders were appointed, significant training together with restructuring took place, and new tactics …
Beginning on 10th April 1941, and lasting for 240 days, the siege of Tobruk is a tale of human endurance and heroism. It is an epic story of extraordinary resilience as the Libyan port's 24,000 defenders met increasingly desperate attempts by Rommel's Panzer divisions to break t…
Beginning on 10th April 1941, and lasting for 240 days, the siege of Tobruk is a mesmerising tale of human endurance and heroism. It is an epic story of extraordinary resilience as the Libyan port's 24,000 defenders met increasingly desperate attempts by Rommel's Panzer division…
On the night of the 28th of March 1942, the Royal Navy and British commandos assaulted the German-held French Atlantic port of Saint-Nazaire. This is the true story behind what has become known as 'the greatest raid of all'.
On the night of the 28th of March 1942, the Royal Navy and British Commandos assaulted the German-held French Atlantic port of Saint-Nazaire in one of the most audacious raids of the Second World War. This is the true story behind what has become known as 'the greatest raid of a…
On the night of the 28th of March 1942, the Royal Navy and British commandos assaulted the German-held French Atlantic port of Saint-Nazaire. This is the true story behind what has become known as 'the greatest raid of all'.
On the night of the 28th of March 1942, the Royal Navy and British commandos assaulted the German-held French Atlantic port of Saint-Nazaire. This is the true story behind what has become known as 'the greatest raid of all'.
On the night of the 28th of March 1942, the Royal Navy and British commandos assaulted the German-held French Atlantic port of Saint-Nazaire. This is the true story behind what has become known as 'the greatest raid of all'.