Forgotten Armour
Bowsher, Jack
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Add to basket'Superbly researched and compellingly told’ James Holland
‘Absolutely blistering account of armour in Burma, with a nice mix of narrative and detail. There’s some amazing stories as well, which will make your hair stand on end. Love the chapter ‘’Thunder Run to Meiktila’, which captures the race for Central Burma perfectly. It’s a really polished performance from a brilliant newcomer.’ Robert Lyman
'Jack Bowsher has found a fresh story in a campaign that is itself often overlooked, with a book that explains as much as it reveals.' Al Murray
'The employment of British armoured vehicles in Burma deserves to be better known. Jack Bowsher's story of ordinary tank soldiers doing extraordinary things in inhospitable terrain fills this gap admirably. I am sure that Forgotten Armour, of how tank troopers quite literally sped up allied success, will be standard reading for decades to come.' Peter Caddick-Adams
'As we celebrate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day the attention is inevitably on Normandy, but we also need to remember and celebrate the war winning engagements by Slim’s “Forgotten” 14 Army in the campaigns in Burma and NE India. This fascinating book by Jack Bowser does just that and the attention it brings to the armoured elements of that extraordinary campaign is to be warmly welcomed.
I have skin in this business because as a tank soldier by training and profession it is good to see a much needed focus on the vital contribution made to that Far East campaign by armour. I was also privileged to command the British Army’s Second Division, the very division which relieved Kohima in 1944 and have visited the challenging terrain where so many of the described exploits took place. This well-researched book charts the development of doctrinal thinking and professionalism which enabled the Allies to meet Slim’s advocacy, that the tank could be a battle winner in any terrain except swamp. It is a must read for anyone interested in the ubiquitous use of armour in conflict.
Finally as the President of the Kohima Educational Trust, this fascinating book makes a worthy contribution to one of our Trust’s aims of keeping the flame of remembrance alive, for which I am very grateful.' Major General Robert Gordon, President of the Kohima Education Trust and former GOC 2 UK Division
'It is not widely known that the 7th Armoured Brigade fought with great distinction in the Far East after making its name as part of the 7th Armoured Division, “The Desert Rats” early in the war. An experienced fighting brigade, they brought much tactical nous and armoured punch with them. They brought the clever, quick thinking of armoured soldiers too and proved to be able to adapt swiftly. Changing their famous red rat symbol to a jungle green one, they genuinely re-energised the campaign. They overmatched Japanese armour time and again; they raised morale; they were “battle winners”. Courage can be infectious and The Desert Rats have never lacked that vital quality. This book tells a very inspiring tale - and well.' Major General Patrick Marriott CB CBE DL, Commander, 7th Armoured Brigade 2005-2007
Note: This edition is with a laminate cover, rather than a dustjacket. It also has black & white maps rather than colour ones. If you would like a copy with dustjacket and colour images please search for ISBN: 978-1-916556-38-6.
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