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The Raiders of Arakan: V Force and the Battle for Burma in World War Two (Daring Military Operations of World War Two) Kindle Edition

by C. E. Lucas Phillips (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 437 ratings
A stirring account of one of the bravest and most effective units in the fight against Japan in World War Two.

Ideal for readers of James Holland, E. B. Sledge and James H. Hallas.

By 1942 Guam, Wake Island, Hong Kong, the Philippines, the Dutch East Indies, Malaya, Singapore, and Burma had all fallen to Japanese forces.

On the Burmese-Indian border the Allies began their fight back, but to do so they needed to know the movements of the Japanese military.

V Force, under the leadership of Major Denis Holmes, was created as a reconnaissance, intelligence-gathering, and guerrilla organisation to become the eyes and ears of the Allied military.

Working with 3rd Commando Brigade, the 81st West African Brigade, and the support of local population, Holmes and his men were able to gather information and strike behind enemy lines. Their daring was remarkable, their information usually of exemplary accuracy and their speed instant.

C. E. Lucas Phillips uses Holmes’ own diary along with memoirs of various combatants to provide insight into these unconventional heroes, their impressive courage, and how their exhilarating exploits allowed the Allied forces to turn the tide against Japanese aggression.

‘It is time the story of their heroism was told, so that they may never be forgotten, and Brigadier Lucas Phillips has told it uncommonly well… I welcome this exciting book.’ from the Foreword by The Earl Mountbatten of Burma, KG
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B095PSSX47
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 22, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.3 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 246 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1800552609
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  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Daring Military Operations of World War Two
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"Very interesting, fast pace insightful.. I could imagine being there due to the way it was written.. page turner for sure" Read more

"Thoughly enjoyed this book, well written and informative. A must read for anyone interested in the Burmese threatre of operations in WWII." Read more

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"...A deep insight into a very overlooked corner of the war. Well written and follows a good pace. Well worth reading." Read more

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  • peter
    5.0 out of 5 stars great read
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2023
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    Very interesting, fast pace insightful.. I could imagine being there due to the way it was written.. page turner for sure
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  • Mohammad Rubaiyat Rahman
    4.0 out of 5 stars Genuine description of culture and geography
    Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2024
    Author makes almost accurate description of Chittagong culture, the Naf river, the Mayu river and the Arakan region.

    I like the way author enumerates the operations ‘Screwdriver’ and ‘Screwdriver 2’ in the Arakan region. Author also orients local words relating to cuisine (e.g., chop), hospitality of Chittagong and Arakan people. I also like the way author brings ‘monsoon’ as comtrol variable of battle intensity.

    However, author should bring detailed discussion on battles of Imphal and Kohima.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book
    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2022
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    Thoughly enjoyed this book, well written and informative. A must read for anyone interested in the Burmese threatre of operations in WWII.
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  • Chaplain-GranStan
    3.0 out of 5 stars A ton of information
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2021
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    Everything is well researched and explained in detail. I enjoyed learning about raids and action, but also felt could have been done with q lot fewer words. I sometimes found myself thinking come on let's get into the action.
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  • Rory C
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Revelation of a forgotten part of WW II
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2022
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    Excellent book detailing the Battle for Burma by the British forces through the narrative of the leader of V force. A deep insight into a very overlooked corner of the war. Well written and follows a good pace. Well worth reading.
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  • Clive Leah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another subtly related description of events that unassumingly covers the immenss bravery
    Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2022
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    A place of nightmares where the weather, the bugs, a d the very terrain join hands with the enemy to try to kil you. Told factually by one who was there. Amazing courage and bravery were the norm and expected. A part of WW2 not much heard abojt. Very interesting and makes one proud to be British.
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  • Bill Huggins
    5.0 out of 5 stars though unheralded
    Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2022
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    Many fought and died in Southeast Asia and little has been published about their service by Americans

    With loyalty and determination the many British units both on land, sea and in the air were successful in holding the Japanese forces after great retreats and then rallying to defeat them

    Thank you for filling in my knowledge of that section of World War II. It was a great read!

    Chief Huggins, soldier, sailor, tinker and.xxx!
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  • David. Corner
    5.0 out of 5 stars The battle for Burma in world war 2
    Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2022
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    A interesting book about the British and Indians in world war 2 and the battle for Burma against the Japanese
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  • Paul Dickinson
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is a must read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 8, 2023
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    I knew some of the story of the Arakan but nothing about V Force this excellent, exciting and well written book educated me. Loved it
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting l
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 21, 2021
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    This narrative covers a very interesting sector in Britain's recovery in Malaysia and Burma. Much of the type of action was new to me and I found it absorbing.
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  • Maryjo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Jungle warfare true story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2021
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    Very good read
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