Opis: British Infantryman in the Far East 1941-45 (Warrior #66) - Alan Jeffreys

This work 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 covers 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. Uniforms, equipment and weapons developed for jungle warfare are all covered. Other aspects such as 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 covered.Introduction - Chronology - Enlistment - Training - Appearance and equipment - Everyday life - Experience of battle - Colour plate commentary - Museums - Collecting - Re-enactment - Index

Szczegóły: British Infantryman in the Far East 1941-45 (Warrior #66) - Alan Jeffreys

Tytuł: British Infantryman in the Far East 1941-45 (Warrior #66)
Autor: Alan Jeffreys
Wydawnictwo: Osprey Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 9781841764481
Rok wydania: 2003
Ilość stron: 64
Oprawa: Miękka
Waga: 0.23 kg

Recenzje: British Infantryman in the Far East 1941-45 (Warrior #66) - Alan Jeffreys