War in the Wilderness: The Chindits in Burma 1943-1944, by Tony Redding
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War in the Wilderness offers the disturbing and harrowing first-hand accounts of no less than 50 veterans of Major-General Orde Wingate’s two bitterly-fought campaigns in North Burma in 1943–44. Chindit service in the Burmese jungle was widely acknowledged as the most demanding ground combat role given to any Allied troops in World War II. Landed by glider on rough and remote jungle airstrips, hundreds of miles behind Japanese lines, the men lived on emergency rations for months, battling the monsoon conditions, disease, and a ruthless enemy. They marched for 1000 miles in tropical conditions, across some of the wildest country on Earth, with half their bodyweight on their backs. The Burma campaign left thousands dead and virtually all survivors were hospitalized. But those who did return remained Chindits for the rest of their lives. Their suffering and achievements were recognized by their place of honor, at the head of the annual Cenotaph parade.
War in the Wilderness: The Chindits in Burma 1943-1944, by Tony Redding- Amazon Sales Rank: #565924 in Books
- Published on: 2015-10-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.10" h x 1.00" w x 6.10" l, 2.10 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 448 pages
About the Author Tony Redding is a former journalist and the author of Flying for Freedom: Life and Death in Bomber Command and Best Endeavours: Inside the World of Marine Salvage. He is a member of the Institute of Public Relations.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. British India - Elite Long Range Penetration Force By T.A.L. Dozer The Chindits were a British India Special Force that served in Burma and India in 1943 and 1944 during the Burma Campaign in World War Two. The name Chindit is a corrupted interpreted name of the Burmese mythical beast Chinthay, the "gargoyle" like statues of which guarded Buddhist temples. They were formed into elite long range penetration groups trained to operate deep behind Japanese lines with minimal support. The operations were marked by prolonged marches though extremely difficult terrain by underfed troops weakened by malaria and illnesses such as dysentery. The Chindits were the brainchild of the British army's unconventional World War Two commander, Orde Wingate; devised while he was serving in the Far Eastern Theater in India. A continuing controversy over the force has centered on the extremely high casualty rate which it suffered and the debatable military value of its achievements.This book is huge (450 pages +/- few pages) and tomb of information on this elite organization. This is the benchmark historical study that will take many years for it to be out done by another author. This covers everything from inception to disbandment/deactivation of the unit. It highlights selection and training of men, equipment employed, pack animals used, living conditions and fieldcraft, as well as the meat of the book, all the major missions and operations. This book is also highly illustrated with maps, diagrams, line drawings and black & white photography. The book is large and heavy hardcover with done on quality paper. I cannot recommend this book enough to the military historian of World War Two or Special Operations; this is just a superbly done publication that even the laymen would enjoy reading.The contents:Foreword by Alice WingateAcknowledgementPrefaceIntroductionChapters:1. An Exceptional Man... an Extraordinary Personality2. Operation Longcloth: an Experiment in Chindit Warfare3. Behind Japanese Lines4. Getting Out: The Struggle to Survive5. A Costly yet Convincing Demonstration6. Operation Thursday Takes Shape7. The Men Who Became the Chindits8. Training for War in the Wilderness9. The Toughest March10. When Sunday Became Thursday11. The Fly-in Continues12. White City: Establishing the Block13. Aberdeen Garrisoned... White City Held14. Engaging the Enemy15. Reinforcing Successes16. The First Phase Ends17. Attacking Supply Lines18. A Shift of Emphasis19. Moving North to Blackpool Block20. 111 Brigade Under Siege21. Isolated and Overwhelmed22. Mokso Sakan - the Rallying Point23. Saving the Wounded and Sick24. Calvert Continues25. Taking Mogaung26. New Objectives27. Point 2171 and Hill 6028. Coming Back from Hell29. Aftermath30. RememberingPostscriptAppendix 1: Column CompositionAppendix 2: American K-RationsGlossary and AcronymsAwardsBibliographyIndex
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. An outstanding and definitive account of the Chindit 'campaign' By I. Giles I must confess to having a vested interest in this book but one which may still have some relevance to interested parties.The book has been written as a labour of love by Tony Redding with meticulous concern for accuracy and to create a real sense of 'being there'. It was initially conceived in recognition of the appalling Chindit campaign experienced by his own father and the many others like him. In order to achieve these goals, Tony interviewed considerable numbers of surviving Chindits and their relatives in diverse locations.He was also keen to find, and make use of, original pictorial evidence which reflected the ongoing situation in Burma as seen by serving soldiers rather than using the familiar, and oft repeated, official war correspondent and press images. Following this inspiration he was able to track down a surprising number of original photographs taken by serving soldiers, often with cameras acquired from captured enemy troops.This photographic record was uniquely captured and has never been seen in a previous publication. It is an invaluable resource providing an intimate glance into reality. Not surprisingly these images were often somewhat worse for wear and were nearly always very small. They were all analogue prints and needed to be digitalised for publication and archive purposes following on from the necessary restoration and enlarging processes. Over 150 of these have been used in the book.As the photographer responsible for this I inevitably got to know the prints very well indeed over quite a long period. I also got to know some of the surviving soldiers or their relatives too as part of the process. Consequently I became increasingly drawn into, not just the work that I was engaged to accomplish, but also the whole concept of the book and what it was trying to do.This book deserves all the recognition that it can get. The first edition sold out within hours following a television interview I believe and this next edition is also doing well. I also believe that the profits are being donated to the Chindits. It is a remarkable achievement and a gripping read - so well done Tony for a wonderful piece of dedicated work.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Comprehensive and fascinating! By pixie This book on the Chindit Special Force in occupied Burma during world war II is a really comprehensive and interesting account of the two expeditions, 1943 and 1944. Although I have not read other books on this subject, I really felt involved with this account, especially as a lot of the information was supplied by interviewed surviving Chindits themselves. My father was a Chindit, (not interviewed as he died 5 years ago in South Africa) and like so many others, did not talk about the experience. He was mentioned in the book which of course really made it personal for me! This book has given me so much information as well as bringing out much emotion. I felt as though I almost knew some of the people who were consistently interviewed by the time I had finished it! Really awesome and highly recommended to anyone who has an interest in this field. Thank you, Tony Redding, for giving me such an amazing insight into history.
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