Constant Vigilance: The RAF Regiment in the Burma Campaign - Couverture souple

Warwick, Dr. Nigel W. M.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 147382284X ISBN 13 : 9781473822849

Editeur : Pen & Sword Aviation, 2014

Synopsis

The RAF Regiment was created in the early years of World War II for the active dedicated defence of RAF airfields and installations. This books concerns the Regiments operational history in South-east Asia Command and draws on the diaries and recollections of the men who served in that theatre. It is strongly supported by maps and diagrams from official records. The Regiment played a vital and significant role in the two major battles for Burma, Imphal and Meiktila. The struggle at Imphal ranks alongside Stalingrad and Alamein in its significance for the defeat of the Axis. From humble beginnings, the Regiment in Burma had by 1945 become a highly-trained specialist ground force capable of defensive and offensive action. The successes of the 14th Army were founded on the support of the transport, fighter and bomber squadrons. The RAF could not have done this as effectively without the confidence that its airfields and vital installations were safe under the constant vigilance of the RAF Regiment.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Dr Nigel Warwick is an Australian academic who lives in Perth. He was commissioned by the Regiment to write this history which was originally published in 2007 by Pen and Sword Books.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pen & Sword Aviation
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 147382284X
• ISBN 13: 9781473822849
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 320
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible