ABDA-CBI-SEAC. Book thread.

Discussion in 'Books, Films, TV, Radio' started by wtid45, Nov 3, 2010.

  1. idler

    idler GeneralList

    I have to admit that it's not one I've read properly, just dipped into it a couple of times. If I can dig it out over the weekend I will try to form an opinion...
     
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  2. Warlord

    Warlord Veteran wannabe

    Has sounded interesting ever since I knew of the title, but I really don't know what to think about Fitzpatrick: His much vaunted book about Yenangyaung, after you take a look at the Table of Contents, ends up with barely 1/4 devoted to the actual battle, with the rest even covering his late-war involvement with Horrocks' XXX Corps!

    Does this book follow the same path?
     
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  3. Warlord

    Warlord Veteran wannabe

    Been on the wishlist for a long while, and now that I found a bargain-priced copy, should be this side of the pond before the end of the year :D Was exactly thinking about a partner for this piece when I first posted.

    Not your fault, mate; guess writers don't like to dwell too much into defeat... :( However, if any intel about First Arakan crosses your path in the future, I will greatly appreciate some sharing.

    In the meanwhile, the Arakan volume of the Indian Official History (which I do have!) will have to do.
     
  4. bamboo43

    bamboo43 Very Senior Member

    I think that the trouble with Fitzpatrick, is that he has become deeply involved with the political ramifications of the Burma campaign, the potential claims of war crimes by the Burmese government after the war and in his view, the lack of support from the British Army during the retreat. I still find his books intriguing, but probably for these reasons rather than for there narrative of the actions and campaign.
     
  5. bamboo43

    bamboo43 Very Senior Member

    I have it on my watch list, but as you say Enes, rare and expensive when available.
     
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  6. sol

    sol Very Senior Member

    If you ever do tell us your opinion about book. I would like to know is it any good and how detailed it is
     
  7. sol

    sol Very Senior Member

    It's on my list from the moment I read about it, probably some ten years ago, but its really rare. I don't remember ever seen one available online. Wonder if the Gloucester Regiment Museum has any rights to republish this book. It would be nice if the regimental museums could republish some of those rare accounts and sell them directly.
     
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  8. wtid45

    wtid45 Very Senior Member

    First place I looked online when I saw the book, great idea Enes and in as much as keeping regimental identity alive which is fading with the passage of time.
     
  9. wtid45

    wtid45 Very Senior Member

    Heads up, there is a article appearing in the next issue of Britain at war about Grandfather longlegs... Major Hugh Seagrim Karen rebel leader.
     
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  10. bamboo43

    bamboo43 Very Senior Member

    Cheers Jason,

    An incredibly brave and loyal gentleman:

    Major Hugh Seagrim
     
  11. wtid45

    wtid45 Very Senior Member

    Latest..I can't find mention of these before? Our man in Malaya, Colonel John Davies force 136. And Dadland which I have an inkling I have read a review of when it came out, tells story of Tom Carew Jedburgh SOE, as written by his Daughter who goes on a journey as her Father sucumbs to Dementia.
     
  12. wtid45

    wtid45 Very Senior Member

    Found this in a copy of Dekho
     
  13. wtid45

    wtid45 Very Senior Member

    I would if the file would load!
     

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  14. wtid45

    wtid45 Very Senior Member

    Picked up these two, Horse and foot is the story of Lt.Col Alex Harper Royal Decan Horse and 3/9 Gurkhas, covers his time in India and Burma. Take post by Douglas Home, only has a little in it relevant to this thread author was in 1st Indian Anti tank book starts and ends in India touches briefly on Burma.
     
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  15. Warlord

    Warlord Veteran wannabe

    Thanks for the intel mate. I'm afraid IT IS a complicated subject to have an entire book written about... :(
     
  16. wtid45

    wtid45 Very Senior Member

    Latest purchases are from a first for me, I went to a Militaria fair where I deliberately ignored all the Militaria! And concentrated on the books, so I picked up a nice hardback Dust jacket intact and very nice....thank you...copy of The Little men mentioned a little while back in the thread, and a revised copy of the History of the Royal regiment of Artillery, The far east Theatre 1941-46 once again hardback and very nice in jacket...been after this for a while and it offers up the obvious and some more info on my Uncles unit 82nd Anti tank regiment. Also had a little pick up on way out but that is for another thread, will pay another visit next time its back might even look at all the shiny stuff!
     
  17. bamboo43

    bamboo43 Very Senior Member

    Sounds like a good day out. I've still never been to such an event; not even to look at some shiny stuff!!
     
  18. Warlord

    Warlord Veteran wannabe

    1946? Does it include Surabaya and Indochina?
     
  19. Charley Fortnum

    Charley Fortnum Dreaming of Red Eagles

    Me, neither.

    I am fearful of the quantity of stuff that I might come home with.

    Correction: I am fearful of the response of Mrs. Fortnum to the quantity of stuff that I might come home with.
     
  20. idler

    idler GeneralList

    Same here, I've only braved some smaller general bookfairs and 1940s events for fear of being spoilt for choice, bankrupted then 'disappeared'.
    I went to a proper militaria fair a couple of years ago and it wasn't too bad, so I've been to a couple of small local ones since which have yielded some obscure titles for reasonable prices. I think the big ones, or the dedicated military bookfairs might be dangerous, though.
     

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