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EVANS (Lt.-Gen. Sir Geoffrey) & BRETT-JAMES (Antony)
Imphal: A Flower on Lofty Heights.
3rd Imp., 318pp., 20 photos., 12 maps. VG in rubbed dw. Macmillan.
1962
#67659
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Classic & reliable account of the epic 1944 battle in Burma. Both authors were participants in the battle, one as a brigade & divisional commander, the other as a young signals officer in 5th (Indian) Div. VG in rubbed dw. See illustration on our website.
£20
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PILLAI (Lt. Gen. S.K., PVSM [Retd.])
Asam Vikram. Unique Valour. History of the Assam Regiment 1947-2002.
1st Ed., xvi+464pp., 4to, num. illus., both col. & b/w, several maps. VG in dw. Macmillan India Ltd.
2004
#68234
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Raised in 1941 to meet the Japanese threat in north-east India, the regiment became (& remains) a part of the post-Independence regular Indian Army & performs a valuable security role in the north-eastern region. It has also participated in the Jammu & Kashmir ops. 1948, Indo-Pak wars of 1962 & 1971, &c. Excellent illustrated history plus Roll of Hon., awards, &c. (including WW2). VG in dw. See illustrations on our website.
£75
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SHAKESPEAR (Col. L.W., CB, CIE)
History of the Assam Rifles.
Facsimile reprint of 1929 1st Ed., new Introduction by Dr. N.N. Acharyya, xxiv+301pp., 86 photos., 6 fldg. maps. Spectrum Publications: Gauhati, India.
1980
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Raised 1824 as Frontier Constabulary for Burma/India & participated in numerous expeditions in the conquest of Burma: "This is a comprehensive history, with good detail of operations in the Chin Hlls, Naga Hills, Abor, Lushai etc." - Perkins 515. Well illustrated with good maps. Orig. brown cloth, VG. See illustration on our website.
£30
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SLIM (FM Sir William)
Defeat into Victory.
1st Ed., xi+576pp., portrait frontis., 21 maps (many fldg.). VG in dw. Cassell.
1956
#68696
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The best overall account of the Burma war, by GOC XIV Army. Very readable, lucid, atmospheric & essential cornerstone work on the campaign. Sl. dusty o/w VG in dw. See illustration on our website.
£30
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TYSON (Geoffrey)
Forgotten Frontier.
1st Ed., 146pp., numerous photos., 4 maps (inc. 1 fldg.). VG in chipped dw. Calcutta: Targett & Co.,
1945
#67660
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The part played by the Tea Planters of North-Eastern India in the civilian evacuation of Burma in the Spring & Summer of 1942. Includes nominal roll of ITA (Indian Tea Association) members involved in these operations. Excellent maps & many interesting photos. Orig. green cloth, titled in green, VG in worn dw (chipped woith loss at top of front panel). See illustrations on our website.
£30
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