The Chindits were a specially organized, equipped and trained body of men employing innovative fighting methods based on ideas originally developed by Major-General Orde Wingate. Raised to fight deep behind Japanese lines in the Burmese Jungle in World War II, their contribution to the Allied cause remains controversial to this day. Accompanied by full-colour illustrations this book describes the origins of this elite formation, detailing their recruitment, training and specialist fighting methods, and reveals the distinctive dress, equipment and weapons used, as well as the immense hardships suffered by the officers and men involved.
                                
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                                  The Chindits were a specially organized, equipped and trained body of men employing innovative fighting methods based on ideas developed by Major-General Orde Wingate. This book describes the origins of this elite formation, detailing their recruitment, training and specialist fighting methods.
                                
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                                  · Introduction · Chronology · Recruitment/ Enlistment · Training · Appearance ·  Equipment · Conditions of Service · On Campaign ·  Belief and Belonging ·  Experience of Battle ·  After the Battle · Collecting/Museums/Re-enactment · Bibliography · Glossary ·  Index
                                
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                                                          This book takes a close look at the Chindit force, a highly specialised light infantry unit raised to fight deep behind Japanese lines in the Burmese jungle during World War II.
                                                      
 
                                              Produktdetaljer
ISBN
                    
            9781846033735
      
                  Publisert
                     2009-04-10 
                  Utgiver
                    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; Osprey Publishing
                  Vekt
                     212 gr
                  Høyde
                     248 mm
                  Bredde
                     184 mm
                  Dybde
                     7 mm
                  Aldersnivå
                     G, 01
                  Språk
                    
  Product language
              Engelsk
          Format
                    
  Product format
              Heftet
          Antall sider
                     64
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