Chindit 1942–45 cover
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The Chindits were a specially organised, 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.

Table of Contents

· 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

Product details

Published 10 Apr 2009
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9781846033735
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 47 b/w; 7 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Warrior
Short code WAR 136
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Tim Moreman

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Peter Dennis

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