Books matching: burma campaign
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Save:'Quartered Safe Out There' by George MacDonald Fraser is an honest and insightful account of the author's experiences during the Burma Campaign in World War II. Fraser vividly brings to life the men he served with, capturing the horrors and camaraderie of the battlegrounds. The book is not just a historical account but a personal narrative that immerses the reader in the realities faced by soldiers during wartime. Fraser's writing style is authentic and engaging, making the reader feel the weight of endless marching, the smell of death, and the various fears that soldiers endure.
'Quartered Safe Out Here' by George MacDonald Fraser is a World War II memoir that offers a vivid and honest account of the author's experiences as a soldier in Burma. The book delves into the life of a British infantryman on the frontlines, providing a personal view of the 'forgotten war'. Fraser's writing style includes phonetically spelled out accents and recreated conversations, bringing the characters to life and immersing the reader in the day-to-day struggles and camaraderie of the soldiers. The author candidly recounts the horrors of war, the challenges of memory recall, and his reflections on the past, all set against the backdrop of the XIV Army campaign in Burma.
THE FIRST TIME I SMELT JAP was in a deep dry-river bed in the Dry Belt, somewhere near Meiktila. I can no more describe the smell than I could describe a colour, but it was heavy and pungent and compo...- #3
Save:'The Road Past Mandalay' by John Masters is a captivating memoir that follows the life of a British Indian Army officer from the start of World War II to its end in 1945. The book provides a fascinating look at the twilight of the British empire and the sacrifices made by those dedicated to their profession during a tumultuous period. Through vivid storytelling, the author transports readers to the Burma campaign, showcasing the horrors of combat and the complexities of leadership during wartime. The writing style is described as simply told with great warmth, blending the love for Gurkha soldiers with the harsh realities of war.
Before dawn, the order reached us: The armoured cars of the 13th Lancers were to make a wide outflanking movement into the desert, round the right of the enemy’s position defending the small Syrian to...
