Chindit 1942-45 (warrior)
by Tim Moreman /
2009 / English / PDF
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Osprey's study of the Chidits of Wolrd War II (1939-19445). Named
after mythical beasts guarding Buddhist temples, the Chindits were
a specially organized, equipped and trained body of men employing
innovative fighting methods based on ideas originally developed in
Palestine and Ethiopia by their commander, Major-General Orde
Wingate. The two Chindit operations (LONGCLOTH in February - May
1943 and THURSDAY in March 1944) were praised by the press, but
their contribution to the Allied cause remains controversial to
this day. This book examines the origins of the Chindits and the
genesis of Major-General Wingate's ideas about Long Range
Penetration. The author discusses the recruitment and specialist
fighting methods of the Chindits during 1943-44, which quickly
created a force with a high espirit-de-corps and belief in Wingate
and his ideas. Accompanied by full-color illustrations
demonstrating the distinctive dress, equipment and weapons, this
book assesses the contribution made by these elite troops to the
Allied victory in South-East Asia during World War II.
Osprey's study of the Chidits of Wolrd War II (1939-19445). Named
after mythical beasts guarding Buddhist temples, the Chindits were
a specially organized, equipped and trained body of men employing
innovative fighting methods based on ideas originally developed in
Palestine and Ethiopia by their commander, Major-General Orde
Wingate. The two Chindit operations (LONGCLOTH in February - May
1943 and THURSDAY in March 1944) were praised by the press, but
their contribution to the Allied cause remains controversial to
this day. This book examines the origins of the Chindits and the
genesis of Major-General Wingate's ideas about Long Range
Penetration. The author discusses the recruitment and specialist
fighting methods of the Chindits during 1943-44, which quickly
created a force with a high espirit-de-corps and belief in Wingate
and his ideas. Accompanied by full-color illustrations
demonstrating the distinctive dress, equipment and weapons, this
book assesses the contribution made by these elite troops to the
Allied victory in South-East Asia during World War II.
