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Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 16 pages. The Budget for 1942 / MAN POWER IN 1942 / MINERS' COAL PLAN / Timber and the Landlords / THE DEFENCE OF INDIA / Report on Sabotage (SL#125/6).

Condizione: New. 134 colour & B&W maps and sketches Published Price £25 The maps are full size and faithful to the original cartography in all respects, allowing the reader to follow the Second World War in the south-east Asian theatre, its battles, campaigns, assaults, skirmishes and retreats, as the fighting and its various phases developed month by month, and year by year. This is a very impressive map collection that should be part of every serious military scholarâs collectionTHE ARAKAN OPERATIONS 1942-45THE RETREAT FROM BURMA 1941-42CAMPAIGNS IN SOUTH-EAST ASIA 1941-42THE RECONQUEST OF BURMA 1944-45The Indian Army fought in Ethiopia against the Italian Army, in Egypt, Libya, Tunisia and Algeria against both the Italian and German armies and, after the Italian surrender, against the German Army in Italy.ÂHowever, the bulk of the Indian Army was committed to fighting the Japanese Army, and this is the scope of this atlas, first during the British defeat in Malaya and the retreat from Burma to the Indian border; later, after resting and refitting for the victorious advance back into Burma, as part of the largest British Empire army ever formed.The Campaigns in the Eastern Theatre â" The maps are in campaign/chronological order and include:ÂOperations on the Tiddim Road, 17-30 May 1944; Battle for Hill 551; Retreat from Rangoon 7-10 March 1942; Defence of Pegu by 48 Ind Inf Bde., 5 March 1942; Positions on the Slim River; The crossing of the Irrawaddy by 19 Indian Division.

Condizione: New. 2024 N&M Press reprint (original pub 1957). xxiii + 570pp with 37 maps ( some in colour) and numerous contemporary photos.Published Price £35 Western Asia as a theatre comprised of three countries â" Iraq, Syria and Iran â" of an area also referred to as the Levant. This was a vital region during the Second World War just as it remains so today. A land bridge between Asia and Europe as well as Europe and North Africa wherein lay colonies and dominions of many major European powers and particularly for Great Britain control of this area was important for sustenance of the colonies and continued links with Europe. Oil reserves formed an important factor as well. The importance of this region today has not diminished, thus the study of the Campaign assumes significance for many of the political conditions or vectors of conflict continue to remain the same to this day.The theatre assumed operational importance during the Second World War after the victory of the Africa Corps led by Rommel. As Rommelâs forces reached Alexandria and the gates of Cairo and the German offensive in the Caucasus and Russia progressed in 1941, Hitler envisaged the possibility of a pincer in the North to complement the Africa Corps. This was to sweep through the Levant using the base provided by the Vichy French. This was more of an improvisation presented by opportunities of war as Hitlerâs world view was mainly continental and restricted to Europe.Contribution of the Indian Armed Forces to the Second World War. The net outcome was that this remained a peripheral theatre for Hitler but for the British it could not be neglected, as it was part of the external defence of India. Deployment of forces in this theatre was diverted for employment from South East Asia and Indian 10 Infantry Division earmarked for Malaya was diverted to Basra. This was followed by 6 and 8 Indian Infantry Divisions in Western Asia; in addition 5 Infantry and 31 Armoured were also deployed later. These were grouped in 4 and 21 Corps during the course of the Campaign.These forces did not face substantial opposition except for a few battles such as Deir Ez Zor where the brilliance of planning and use of outflanking moves led to rapid success. Thus there were no major battles in this theatre, no Victoria Crosses to be won. But as Clausewitz states, in war waiting and action are of equal importance for waiting in many cases is necessary especially for control of a vital territory even when it may not have a major enemy threat.

Condizione: New. 2024 N&M Press reprint (original pub 1960). SB. xxxix + 424pp with 27 maps ( some in colour) and numerous contemporary photos.Published Price £35 The region covered extends from Hong Kong to Malaya, including Borneo, Singapore and parts of Burma, and highlights the British and Dutch colonies. The strategic importance of the region to Japan and the Allies, the historical background of the conflict and the prevailing situation in China and Indochina provide the curtain raiser. The impact of terrain and climate on the operations, strengths of the opposing forces, strategies adopted by the two adversaries and the prevailing local political environment are well covered.The military aims and appreciation of the Japanese and the Allies, the priorities given by them to the theatre and their battle readiness makes interesting reading. While the Japanese were very well trained, equipped and determined to capture the region, the Allied Forces were not so well prepared, their attention being focused more on the War in Europe, where they were losing to Germany. Thus, the region was on low priority. In these circumstances, the bulk of the responsibility fell on Indian units of the British Indian Army.The Allied troops of III Indian Corps (under Lt. Gen. Percival) fought bravely, they were overwhelmed by Japanese of 25th Army under Marshal Yamashita. The volumes record the story of their operations in Hong Kong, Malaya, Singapore and Borneo, a tale of Defeat and Disaster, leading to withdrawal and finally, surrender of the region. The operations commenced on 8 December 1941 and ended on 15 February 1942, 30 days earlier than the Japanese had planned.Having planned the operations in detail and mustered adequate forces, the Japanese offensive commenced on 8 December 1941, by a simultaneous air and naval bombardment of Hong Kong (from mainland China) and Malaya peninsula (from Thailand), along with the attack on Pearl Harbour. A credible deception plan was implemented, which lured the Allied Forces to expect the major attack from the South East, while the actual offensive was land based, from the north.The Hong Kong brigade which included two Indian units (5 Rajput and 2/14 Punjab),fought bravely, but the war was over in less than a fortnight, the garrison surrendering on 23 December.In Malaya, the Allied troops fought to stem the offensive by occupying successive delaying positions based on rivers, road communications, towns and villages, but were by-passed by the Japanese Forces, who adopted the tactics of infiltration, encirclement, establishing road blocks for cutting routes of withdrawal and launched multidirectional attacks, often through thick jungles, swamps and rubber plantations. Fighting was severe from both sides, casualties heavy, but Japanese troops pressed their attacks fiercely, especially at night. The attackers also used Fifth Columnists, moved on cycles and vehicles, employed tanks and aircraft and did speed marches, to outpace the opponents. Initially, they did not land troops on beaches, but in later stages carried out small scale seaborne operations, mainly to trap Allied troops.The withdrawal from Malaya was completed on 4 February 1942, and the troops fell back to Singapore, where a do-or die battle to the last man last round was planned to be fought. Though there were a few very brave actions fought by the Commonwealth Forces, the fighting ended on 15 February, when all Allied troops surrendered.Having achieved victory a month ahead of their forecast, the Japanese turned to the Dutch colonies of Borneo and Sarawak, where British Indian Army including 2/15 Punjab were deployed. Here also, though the defenders put up brave resistance, the war was over by 13th March 1942.Records show that the Allies dithered in decision making, and did not launch a pre-emptive strike on Japanese troops concentrating across the Thailandâ"Malaya border. They developed defence lines based on bunkers and pill boxes, fought brave defensive actions, launched counter attacks, carried out readjustments and regroupings and inducted fresh troops (who were in a few cases not fully oriented). Their heavy guns facing the sea threat from the east could not support the troops in the north, while the limited air force was mainly tasked to defend airfields, and thus provided limited support to land battle.Though the Commonwealth Forces had numerical superiority, they were outmatched. This defeat greatly shattered the British and Commonwealth confidence and prestige in the region, which gave impetus to better planning in future operations.

Condizione: New. 2024 N&M Press reprint (original pub 1952). SB. xxxiv + 501pp with 41 maps ( some in colour) Published Price £35 This monumental work covers all aspects of Indiaâs contribution to the Allied cause between 1939 and 1945. The narrative is packed with a huge amount of information regarding even the smallest fighting, logistical and medical units and sub-units, and yet it remains eminently readable throughout.After the end of World War II, the Government of India formed a Historical Division in the Ministry of Defence. This office was tasked to produce History of the Second World War, with special reference to the part played by soldiers of the British Indian Army, based on the official war diaries, reports and other documents held by the Division, as well as in consultation with a few actual participants.The Indian Army was the largest volunteer force during the Second World War. Without resorting to conscription, the British were able to recruit 2.5 million Indians in the colonial Indian Army. The Indian Army fought the three major Axis powers (Japan, Italy and Germany) from Hong Kong in the east to Italy in the west. It displayed tactical virtuosity and organisational flexibility while fighting in varying terrains, from the swamps and jungles of Malaya and Burma to the rocky terrain of Eritrea, the sandy desert of North Africa, and the mountains of central Italy. The Indian Army deserves credit for crushing the Italian Army in East Africa and defeating the much-vaunted Wehrmacht in Tunisia and Italy. The Imperial Japanese Army experienced its greatest defeat in Burma, where most of the Commonwealth soldiers were Indians.

Condizione: New. 2024 N&M Press reprint (original pub 1958). SB. xxvi + 467pp with 36 maps & charts ( some in colour) and numerous contemporary photos.Published Price £35 This monumental work covers all aspects of Indiaâs contribution to the Allied cause between 1939 and 1945. The narrative is packed with a huge amount of information regarding even the smallest fighting, logistical and medical units and sub-units, and yet it remains eminently readable throughout.

Condizione: New. 2024 N&M Press reprint (original pub 1954). SB. xxx + 371pp with 25 maps ( some in colour) and numerous contemporary photos.Published Price £35 This monumental work the Official History of the Indian Armed Forces in the Second World War 1939-45 covers all aspects of Indiaâs contribution to the Allied cause between 1939 and 1945. The narrative is packed with a huge amount of information regarding even the smallest fighting, logistical and medical units and sub-units, and yet it remains eminently readable throughout.The account of these operations is a story of decisive victory, achieved by sound planning, bold action and gallant fighting, undertaken by well trained and led Commonwealth forces. At this stage, the war in Europe was going well for the Allies. In the Far East, besides Malaya, the Japanese had captured Burma. Their further advance had been stemmed and the reconquest of Burma, in conjunction with other offensive operations, under the overall command of South East Asia Command (SEAC), was being planned. In conjunction with the main thrust of XIV Army across the Chindwin for capture of Rangoon, a subsidiary thrust by XV Corps in Arakan was also planned. The operation was planned and conducted in four phases, with troops given adequate training, fire and logistic support. Besides land, sea-borne landings and maximum use of air force was also envisaged. Operations were conducted keeping the weather, especially the rain, in view. Logistics was given special attention, and all support elements trained to fight to the last man, last round, by forming Administrative Boxes, against the Japanese.The aim of the offensive was to encircle and annihilate the Japanese forces in the region and not allow them to move up to fight against XIV Armyâs thrusts. With this in view, capture of Akyab, Ramree Islands and Magway was planned, with amphibious landings that were supported by naval, land and air bombardment. The operations commenced on 17 October 1942 and continued until 15 May 1945, when the last Japanese troops were neutralised in the region. The initial force levels were 14 and 26 Indian Infantry Divisions, though later 7, 25, 36 and 5 Infantry Divisions also fought in this theatre. Besides these, troops of Africa Division and 3 British Commando Brigade also took active part in these operations. The USA provided air support as well as elements of Special Forces.The Arakan Operations 1942-45 describes the operations in the coastal belt of Arakan in Burma from 1942-45. After the reverses suffered by the Indian forces in Burma, the issue confronting India was to stem the tide of Japanese advance and retrieve the situation in Burma. At this stage, the Indian Army chose Arakan and Chindwin for conducting operations. The 1944 winter operations in Arakan were aimed at the capture of its coastline to facilitate 14th Armyâs advance into Central Burma. It is notable that in these campaigns, Indian, British and African troops fought side by side.

Condizione: New. 2014 reprint of 1933. SB. xxix + 529 pp with two endpaper maps, 21 sketch maps and 51 appendices. The region covered extends from Hong Kong to Malaya, including Borneo, Singapore and parts of Burma, and highlights the British and Dutch colonies. The strategic importance of the region to Japan and the Allies, the historical background of the conflict and the prevailing situation in China and Indochina provide the curtain raiser. The impact of terrain and climate on the operations, strengths of the opposing forces, strategies adopted by the two adversaries and the prevailing local political environment are well covered.The military aims and appreciation of the Japanese and the Allies, the priorities given by them to the theatre and their battle readiness makes interesting reading. While the Japanese were very well trained, equipped and determined to capture the region, the Allied Forces were not so well prepared, their attention being focused more on the War in Europe, where they were losing to Germany. Thus, the region was on low priority. In these circumstances, the bulk of the responsibility fell on Indian units of the British Indian Army.The Allied troops of III Indian Corps (under Lt. Gen. Percival) fought bravely, they were overwhelmed by Japanese of 25th Army under Marshal Yamashita. The volumes record the story of their operations in Hong Kong, Malaya, Singapore and Borneo, a tale of Defeat and Disaster, leading to withdrawal and finally, surrender of the region. The operations commenced on 8 December 1941 and ended on 15 February 1942, 30 days earlier than the Japanese had planned.Having planned the operations in detail and mustered adequate forces, the Japanese offensive commenced on 8 December 1941, by a simultaneous air and naval bombardment of Hong Kong (from mainland China) and Malaya peninsula (from Thailand), along with the attack on Pearl Harbour. A credible deception plan was implemented, which lured the Allied Forces to expect the major attack from the South East, while the actual offensive was land based, from the north.The Hong Kong brigade which included two Indian units (5 Rajput and 2/14 Punjab),fought bravely, but the war was over in less than a fortnight, the garrison surrendering on 23 December.In Malaya, the Allied troops fought to stem the offensive by occupying successive delaying positions based on rivers, road communications, towns and villages, but were by-passed by the Japanese Forces, who adopted the tactics of infiltration, encirclement, establishing road blocks for cutting routes of withdrawal and launched multidirectional attacks, often through thick jungles, swamps and rubber plantations. Fighting was severe from both sides, casualties heavy, but Japanese troops pressed their attacks fiercely, especially at night. The attackers also used Fifth Columnists, moved on cycles and vehicles, employed tanks and aircraft and did speed marches, to outpace the opponents. Initially, they did not land troops on beaches, but in later stages carried out small scale seaborne operations, mainly to trap Allied troops.The withdrawal from Malaya was completed on 4 February 1942, and the troops fell back to Singapore, where a do-or die battle to the last man last round was planned to be fought. Though there were a few very brave actions fought by the Commonwealth Forces, the fighting ended on 15 February, when all Allied troops surrendered.Having achieved victory a month ahead of their forecast, the Japanese turned to the Dutch colonies of Borneo and Sarawak, where British Indian Army including 2/15 Punjab were deployed. Here also, though the defenders put up brave resistance, the war was over by 13th March 1942.Records show that the Allies dithered in decision making, and did not launch a pre-emptive strike on Japanese troops concentrating across the Thailandâ"Malaya border. They developed defence lines based on bunkers and pill boxes, fought brave defensive actions, launched counter attacks, carried out readjustments and regroupings and inducted fresh troops (who were in a few cases not fully oriented). Their heavy guns facing the sea threat from the east could not support the troops in the north, while the limited air force was mainly tasked to defend airfields, and thus provided limited support to land battle.Though the Commonwealth Forces had numerical superiority, they were outmatched. This defeat greatly shattered the British and Commonwealth confidence and prestige in the region, which gave impetus to better planning in future operations.

Condizione: New. This monumental work covers all aspects of Indiaâs contribution to the Allied cause between 1939 and 1945. The narrative is packed with a huge amount of information regarding even the smallest fighting, logistical and medical units and sub-units, and yet it remains eminently readable throughout.

Condizione: New. This monumental work covers all aspects of Indiaâs contribution to the Allied cause between 1939 and 1945. The narrative is packed with a huge amount of information regarding even the smallest fighting, logistical and medical units and sub-units, and yet it remains eminently readable throughout.After the end of World War II, the Government of India formed a Historical Division in the Ministry of Defence. This office was tasked to produce History of the Second World War, with special reference to the part played by soldiers of the British Indian Army, based on the official war diaries, reports and other documents held by the Division, as well as in consultation with a few actual participants.The Indian Army was the largest volunteer force during the Second World War. Without resorting to conscription, the British were able to recruit 2.5 million Indians in the colonial Indian Army. The Indian Army fought the three major Axis powers (Japan, Italy and Germany) from Hong Kong in the east to Italy in the west. It displayed tactical virtuosity and organisational flexibility while fighting in varying terrains, from the swamps and jungles of Malaya and Burma to the rocky terrain of Eritrea, the sandy desert of North Africa, and the mountains of central Italy. The Indian Army deserves credit for crushing the Italian Army in East Africa and defeating the much-vaunted Wehrmacht in Tunisia and Italy. The Imperial Japanese Army experienced its greatest defeat in Burma, where most of the Commonwealth soldiers were Indians.

Condizione: New. Western Asia as a theatre comprised of three countries â" Iraq, Syria and Iran â" of an area also referred to as the Levant. This was a vital region during the Second World War just as it remains so today. A land bridge between Asia and Europe as well as Europe and North Africa wherein lay colonies and dominions of many major European powers and particularly for Great Britain control of this area was important for sustenance of the colonies and continued links with Europe. Oil reserves formed an important factor as well. The importance of this region today has not diminished, thus the study of the Campaign assumes significance for many of the political conditions or vectors of conflict continue to remain the same to this day.The theatre assumed operational importance during the Second World War after the victory of the Africa Corps led by Rommel. As Rommelâs forces reached Alexandria and the gates of Cairo and the German offensive in the Caucasus and Russia progressed in 1941, Hitler envisaged the possibility of a pincer in the North to complement the Africa Corps. This was to sweep through the Levant using the base provided by the Vichy French. This was more of an improvisation presented by opportunities of war as Hitlerâs world view was mainly continental and restricted to Europe.Contribution of the Indian Armed Forces to the Second World War. The net outcome was that this remained a peripheral theatre for Hitler but for the British it could not be neglected, as it was part of the external defence of India. Deployment of forces in this theatre was diverted for employment from South East Asia and Indian 10 Infantry Division earmarked for Malaya was diverted to Basra. This was followed by 6 and 8 Indian Infantry Divisions in Western Asia; in addition 5 Infantry and 31 Armoured were also deployed later. These were grouped in 4 and 21 Corps during the course of the Campaign.These forces did not face substantial opposition except for a few battles such as Deir Ez Zor where the brilliance of planning and use of outflanking moves led to rapid success. Thus there were no major battles in this theatre, no Victoria Crosses to be won. But as Clausewitz states, in war waiting and action are of equal importance for waiting in many cases is necessary especially for control of a vital territory even when it may not have a major enemy threat.

Condizione: New. The Campaign in Italy focuses on Allied efforts to drive Italy out of the war, defeat the German forces there and to push up through the Italian peninsula to threaten the German underbelly. The intent in Italy. Three Indian divisions participated in this Allied efforts. They distinguished themselves in the battles of Sangaro, Cassino, the Liri Valley, the Gothic Line and many more Engagements.

Condizione: New. This monumental work the Official History of the Indian Armed Forces in the Second World War 1939-45 covers all aspects of Indiaâs contribution to the Allied cause between 1939 and 1945. The narrative is packed with a huge amount of information regarding even the smallest fighting, logistical and medical units and sub-units, and yet it remains eminently readable throughout.The account of these operations is a story of decisive victory, achieved by sound planning, bold action and gallant fighting, undertaken by well trained and led Commonwealth forces. At this stage, the war in Europe was going well for the Allies. In the Far East, besides Malaya, the Japanese had captured Burma. Their further advance had been stemmed and the reconquest of Burma, in conjunction with other offensive operations, under the overall command of South East Asia Command (SEAC), was being planned. In conjunction with the main thrust of XIV Army across the Chindwin for capture of Rangoon, a subsidiary thrust by XV Corps in Arakan was also planned. The operation was planned and conducted in four phases, with troops given adequate training, fire and logistic support. Besides land, sea-borne landings and maximum use of air force was also envisaged. Operations were conducted keeping the weather, especially the rain, in view. Logistics was given special attention, and all support elements trained to fight to the last man, last round, by forming Administrative Boxes, against the Japanese.The aim of the offensive was to encircle and annihilate the Japanese forces in the region and not allow them to move up to fight against XIV Armyâs thrusts. With this in view, capture of Akyab, Ramree Islands and Magway was planned, with amphibious landings that were supported by naval, land and air bombardment. The operations commenced on 17 October 1942 and continued until 15 May 1945, when the last Japanese troops were neutralised in the region. The initial force levels were 14 and 26 Indian Infantry Divisions, though later 7, 25, 36 and 5 Infantry Divisions also fought in this theatre. Besides these, troops of Africa Division and 3 British Commando Brigade also took active part in these operations. The USA provided air support as well as elements of Special Forces.The Arakan Operations 1942-45 describes the operations in the coastal belt of Arakan in Burma from 1942-45. After the reverses suffered by the Indian forces in Burma, the issue confronting India was to stem the tide of Japanese advance and retrieve the situation in Burma. At this stage, the Indian Army chose Arakan and Chindwin for conducting operations. The 1944 winter operations in Arakan were aimed at the capture of its coastline to facilitate 14th Armyâs advance into Central Burma. It is notable that in these campaigns, Indian, British and African troops fought side by side.

Condizione: New. revised With British success in North Africa against the Italians, the German General Rommel landed at Tripoli in March 1941 and counter-attacked with the advanced party of his legendary Afrika Korps. With bold action, surprise and deception, by April 1941, Afrika Corps was on the border of Egypt. Initially, the 3rd Indian Motor Brigade slowed the advance of the Axis powers and allowed the occupation of Tobruk, which, as a stubborn thorn in the side of the Axis, continued to be an obstacle for a free approach to the Nile valley in Egypt. Rommel then defeated the British Commonwealth offensive called âBattle Axeâ. Accounts of the fluidity, ebb and flow, and chaos of the battles are detailed in the book. It was like a pendulum or game of see-saw of forces moving east and west and then reversing direction. These operations lasted for over two years with the sterling performance of the 4th Indian Infantry Division (5, 7, 11 Indian Infantry Brigades), 3rd Indian Motor Brigade later joined by the 5th Indian Infantry Division (9, 10 and 29 Indian Infantry Brigades), and the 10th Indian Division which had earlier operated in Iraq. The British Eighth Army under Auchinleck in âOperation Crusaderâ nearly got destroyed with bold counterattacks by Rommel, including innovative use of 88mm ack ack guns in an anti-tank role. It is here that Rommel famously remarked: âI get better information of my troops from the wireless intercepts of the enemy than from my own staffâ. Rommel was unstoppable. The battles at Sidi Razeg, final capture of Tobruk, and abandonment of Gazala by the British (called the âGazala gallopâ) or withdrawal of the British till El Alamein where at Alam Halfa Rommel got overstretched, are well-known milestones. Finally, General Montgomeryâs breakthrough after massing material superiority and pursuit after the second battle of El Alamein of October 1942 is a well-studied set piece battle of break-in and attrition in history. The 8th Armyâs capture of Tripoli in January 1943 and its subsequent advance to the frontiers of Tunisia completed the conquest of Italian North Africa. The final defeat of the Germans in North Africa came at Mareth and in Tunisia.

Paperback or Softback. Condizione: New. The Campaign in Italy 1943-45: Official History of the Indian Armed Forces in the Second World War 1939-45 Campaigns in the Western Theatre. Book.

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