Burma 1943-1944

BOOK 10 OF THE LADYBIRD EXPERT HISTORY OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR, FROM AWARD-WINNING HISTORIAN JAMES HOLLAND Featuring stunning illustrations from Keith Burns, bringing the story to life in vivid detail Why were British troops in Burma? What was The Defence of the Admin Box? How did the British defeat the Japanese troops? THE BURMA CAMPAIGN was one of the most prolonged campaigns in the South-East Asian theatre of war, but it was also one of the most dramatic. Against Japanese troops, and monsoon weather, the Allies finally prevailed, demonstrating to the world that the Axis powers could be defeated in the East. BRITAIN'S TURNING POINT IN THE WAR IN THE EAST Written by historian, author and broadcaster James Holland, The War in Burma is an essential, accessible introduction to Britain's triumph in the East. __________ Discover the full Ladybird Expert WW2 series: Blitzkrieg The Battle of Britain Battle of the Atlantic The Desert War The Eastern Front The Pacific War The Bomber War The War in Italy The Battle for Normandy The War in Burma Victory in Europe Victory Against Japan