Burma: The Longest War, 1941-1945

Burma: The Longest War, 1941-1945 by Allen, Louis. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780312108588.

Charting the whole Burma war, this book flows like a novel from the high command to the sharp end setting out a myriad of facts and considerations in a clear and coherent narrative. Ranging far beyond pure military history the story is multi-layered, combining objective analysis with a sensitive account of human reaction in the face of bitter, cruel warfare, disease and an inhospitable terrain. Military events are painstakingly detailed, and set in their political and cultural context. Equal attention is paid to both sides of the conflict and the insights made into Japanese plans and responses make the book uniquely informative, exciting and moving. If one had to select one book about the Burma War, this fine work is the best Dekho, magazine of the Burma Star Association There will be few more thorough chronicles of World War Twos most dreaded front than Louis Allens Burma: The Longest War The Listener