JUNGLE COMMANDOS: The Battle for Arakan, Burma 1945

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Drawing on unpublished first-hand accounts, this is a gripping history of the experiences of the Commandos and their unsung allies in one of the bloodiest battles of the Burma Campaign. Details the actions of 3 Commando Brigade, who would spearheaded the attack in a series of daring amphibious landings into the depths of the Burmese jungle, culminating in the brutal fight for Hill 170. With access to previously unseen primary sources, details the story of the men who volunteered for a fight against a fearless enemy, 5000 miles away from home in one of the most unforgiving environments in the world. Contains 8-page color plate section.