The War in Burma 1943-1944: A Ladybird Expert Book
  • Published: 15 December 2022
  • ISBN: 9780718186562
  • Imprint: Michael Joseph
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 56
  • RRP: $35.00
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The War in Burma 1943-1944: A Ladybird Expert Book

(WW2 #10)

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An accessible, authoritative introduction to the war in Burma for adult readers.

Part of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES
- Why were British troops in Burma?
- What was The Defence of the Admin Box?
- How did the British defeat the Japanese troops?

THE BURMA CAMPAIGN was one of the most prolonged campaigns in the South-East Asian theatre of war, but it was also one of the most dramatic. Against Japanese troops, and monsoon weather, the Allies finally prevailed, demonstrating to the world that the Axis powers could be defeated in the East.

BRITAIN'S TURNING POINT IN THE WAR IN THE EAST
Written by historian, author and broadcaster James Holland, Burma 1943-1944 is an essential, accessible introduction to Britain's triumph in the East.
  • Published: 15 December 2022
  • ISBN: 9780718186562
  • Imprint: Michael Joseph
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 56
  • RRP: $35.00
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About the author

James Holland

James Holland is an internationally acclaimed and award-winning historian, writer, and broadcaster. The author of a number of best-selling histories including Battle of Britain, Dam Busters, Burma ’44 and, most recently, Big Week, he has also written nine works of historical fiction, including the Jack Tanner novels.

He is currently writing an acclaimed three-volume new history of the Second World War, The War in the West. He has presented – and written – many television programmes and series for the BBC, Channel 4, National Geographic, History and Discovery Channels.

He is also co-founder of the Chalke Valley History Festival and co-founder of WarGen.org, an online Second World War resource site, and presents the Chalk Valley History Hit podcast. A fellow of the Royal Historical Society, he also has a weekly podcast with Al Murray, We Have Ways of Making You Talk: Al Murray and James Holland Talk World War II. He can be found on Twitter as @James1940.

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