Chindit 1942-45

The Chindits were a specially organised, equipped and trained body of men employing innovative fighting methods based on ideas originally developed by Major-General Orde Wingate. Raised to fight deep behind Japanese lines in the Burmese Jungle in World War II, their contribution to the Allied cause remains controversial to this day. Accompanied by full-colour illustrations this book describes the origins of this elite formation, detailing their recruitment, training and specialist fighting methods, and reveals the distinctive dress, equipment and weapons used, as well as the immense hardships suffered by the officers and men involved.>

About the author

Tim Moreman is a freelance military historian living in Somerset, who was formerly a Lecturer in War Studies at King’s College, London and briefly Resident Historian at the Staff College at Camberley. Tim has written a series of academic and popular books on the Indian Army and counterinsurgency, as well as contributing articles to various academic journals. He has worked for BBC Timewatch and various other film and television companies as a historical consultant.Peter Dennis was inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn, leading him to study Illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.

Product details

• Authors: Tim Moreman, Timothy Robert Moreman, Moreman Tim
• Assisted by: Peter Dennis (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.04.2009
• EAN: 9781846033735
• ISBN: 978-1-84603-373-5
• No. of pages: 64
• Dimensions: 182 mm x 246 mm x 4 mm
• Series: Warrior; Warrior
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > 20th century (up to 1945); European History, HISTORY / Military / General, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / 20th Century, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Warfare & defence, United Kingdom, Great Britain, c 1938 to c 1946 (World War Two period), Modern warfare, c 1940 to c 1949, Military institutions