Description
BOOK 10 OF THE LADYBIRD EXPERT HISTORY OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR, FROM AWARD-WINNING HISTORIAN JAMES HOLLAND
Featuring stunning illustrations from Keith Burns, bringing the story to life in vivid detail
Why were British troops in Burma?
What was The Defence of the Admin Box?
How did the British defeat the Japanese troops?
THE BURMA CAMPAIGN was one of the most prolonged campaigns in the South-East Asian theatre of war, but it was also one of the most dramatic.
Against Japanese troops, and monsoon weather, the Allies finally prevailed, demonstrating to the world that the Axis powers could be defeated in the East.
BRITAIN'S TURNING POINT IN THE WAR IN THE EAST
Written by historian, author and broadcaster James Holland, The War in Burma is an essential, accessible introduction to Britain's triumph in the East.
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Discover the full Ladybird Expert WW2 series:
Blitzkrieg
The Battle of Britain
Battle of the Atlantic
The Desert War
The Eastern Front
The Pacific War
The Bomber War
The War in Italy
The Battle for Normandy
The War in Burma
Victory in Europe
Victory Against Japan
About the Author
James Holland is an internationally acclaimed and award-winning historian, writer, and broadcaster. The author of a number of best-selling histories he has presented - and written - a large number of television programmes and series. He has a weekly Second World War podcast, We Have of Making You Talk, with Al Murray, and is Chair of the Chalke Valley History Festival. He is a research fellow at St Andrew's University.
Book Information
ISBN 9780718186562
Author James Holland
Format Hardback
Page Count 56
Imprint Michael Joseph Ltd
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 130g
Dimensions(mm) 178mm * 119mm * 9mm
