Description: End Game Burma 1945 by Michael Pearson This is an overdue study of a major campaign with huge implications for the outcome of the War. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When the Burma campaign is discussed, the turning point battles of Imphal and Kohima are most often thought of. However General Bill Slims bold but risky plan to outflank the Japanese on the Irrawaddy at Mandalay deserves far more credit. With the Japanese withdrawing, Slims 14 Army (with two Corps XXXIII and IV) risked a punishing crossing of the mighty Irrawaddy at Mandalay opposed by the main Japanese army. To avoid this is was decided to split 14 Army and send IV Corps on an arduous 300 mile march to seize the town of Meiktila, 85 miles south, a vital rail and road hub and the main Japanese administrative base. Complete secrecy was essential as if the Japanese realised they faced only one Corps rather than two, they might have counter attacked successfully. In this detailed analysis of this crucial manoeuvre the author describes the plan, the risks, the actions, the seemingly insuperable logistic problems, and the efforts to retain US air support (for which Mountbatten was largely responsible). AUTHOR: Michael Pearson has had a lifelong interest in maritime history and shipping. He worked in the shipping industry in the city of London for over twenty years. He now researches history full time. He is also the author of The Burma Air Campaign and Red Sky in the Morning (both with Pen and Sword). He lives at Westcliffe-on-Sea, Essex. 32 b/w illustrations Author Biography Michael Pearson has had a lifelong interest in maritime history and shipping. He worked in the shipping industry in the city of London for over twenty years. He now researches history full time. He is also the author of The Burma Air Campaign and Red Sky in the Morning (both with Pen and Sword). He lives at Westcliffe-on-Sea, Essex. Feature The Burma Campaign has a strong following. Details ISBN1399019910 Pages 176 Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd Year 2022 ISBN-10 1399019910 ISBN-13 9781399019910 Format Paperback Imprint Pen & Sword Military Place of Publication South Yorkshire Country of Publication United Kingdom Author Michael Pearson AU Release Date 2022-07-26 NZ Release Date 2022-07-26 Publication Date 2022-07-26 UK Release Date 2022-07-26 Subtitle Slims Masterstroke at Meiktila Illustrations 32 mono illustrations DEWEY 940.5425 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136341760;
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