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Chindit 1942-45

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Warrior - World War II - Allies

Last Stocked on 7/3/2021

Product Info

Title
Chindit 1942-45
Publisher
Category
Author
Tim Moreman
Publish Year
2009
Pages
64
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147395215
MFG. Part #
OSPWAR136
Type
Softcover
Series
WAR136

Description

The Chindits were a specially organized, 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-color 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.

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