FROM NORWAY TO BURMA: The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry in the Second World War 1939 - 1945

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Details how the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry fought in WWII across diverse terrains, demonstrating extraordinary bravery, sacrifice, and resilience. From the snowy wastes of Scandinavia to the deserts of North Africa, and from the mountains of Italy to the steaming jungles of Asia, they fought against the forces of three different dictatorships. Explains how before taking part in the fighting, three battalions of KOYLI had left the regiment to become 53rd, 57th, and 94th Anti-Aircraft Regiments within the Royal Artillery, and 149th Armoured Regiment of the Royal Armoured Corps. Contains 90 mono illustrations, and over 100 photographs and maps.