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British Infantryman in the Far East 1941 - 1945

This title focuses on the experience, tactics, training and weapons of the British soldier from the Fall of Malaya and Singapore until the Reconquest of Burma. It takes a close look at jungle warfare training in India and the ensuing action in Burma, tracing the development of tactics and doctrine: this formed the basis for the victories in the Arakan and the battles of Kohima and Imphal. The soldier's view of India, the entertainment available on leave, food rationing and other supplies such as cigarettes, the introduction of the forces newspaper SEAC, and the medical problems of malaria are all explored in detail. From the Publisher Insights into the real lives of history's fighting men, packed with full colour illustrations, highly detailed cutaways, exploded artwork of weaponry and armour, and action-packed battle scenes.

The Club Library is for it’s Members. All the books listed are available for general reading or as an aid to modelling research. Any Member can borrow any amount of the listed books.

Just email the Club Secretary with a list of the books required and you can either collect from the Secretary’s home address or at the next Club meeting.