Kohima 1944 |
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| Author:
| Brown, Chris |
| Series title: | Battle Story Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7524-9141-7 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2013 |
| Publisher: | History Press Limited, The
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $17.95 |
Book Description:
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The Battle of Kohima was the turning point in the Japanese invasion of India and known as 'the Stalingrad of the East'. It was a bitter battle fought in three stages, spanning three months and ending with the siege of Imphal. Against the odds, the Commonwealth troops conducted a brilliant defence and counter-attack to pave the way for the re-conquest of Burma. If you want to understand what happened and why - read Battle Story.
The Battle of Kohima was the turning point in the Japanese invasion of India and known as 'the Stalingrad of the East'. It was a bitter battle fought in three stages, spanning three months and ending with the siege of Imphal. Against the odds, the Commonwealth troops conducted a brilliant defence and counter-attack to pave the way for the re-conquest of Burma. If you want to understand what happened and why - read Battle Story.