Tropical Warfare in the Asia-Pacific Region, 1941-45

Nonfiction, History, Asian, Asia, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Ethnic Studies, Military, World War II
Cover of the book Tropical Warfare in the Asia-Pacific Region, 1941-45 by Kaushik Roy, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Kaushik Roy ISBN: 9781317538318
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: October 25, 2017
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Kaushik Roy
ISBN: 9781317538318
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: October 25, 2017
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview of the land war during the Second World War in South-East Asia and the South and South-West Pacific. The extensive existing literature focuses on particular armies – Japanese, British, American, Australian or Indian – and/or on particular theatres – the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Malaya or Burma. This book, on the contrary, argues that warfare in all the theatres was very similar, especially the difficulties of the undeveloped terrain, and that there was considerable interchange of ideas between the allied armies which enabled the spread of best practice among them. The book considers tactics, training, technology and logistics, assesses the changing state of the combat effectiveness of the different armies, and traces the course of the war from the Japanese Blitzkrieg of 1941, through the later stalemate, and the hard fought Allied fightback. Although the book concentrates on ground forces, due attention is also given to air forces and amphibious operations. One important argument put forward by the author is that the defeat of the Japanese was not inevitable and that it was brought about by chance and considerable tactical ingenuity on the part of US and British imperial forces.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview of the land war during the Second World War in South-East Asia and the South and South-West Pacific. The extensive existing literature focuses on particular armies – Japanese, British, American, Australian or Indian – and/or on particular theatres – the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Malaya or Burma. This book, on the contrary, argues that warfare in all the theatres was very similar, especially the difficulties of the undeveloped terrain, and that there was considerable interchange of ideas between the allied armies which enabled the spread of best practice among them. The book considers tactics, training, technology and logistics, assesses the changing state of the combat effectiveness of the different armies, and traces the course of the war from the Japanese Blitzkrieg of 1941, through the later stalemate, and the hard fought Allied fightback. Although the book concentrates on ground forces, due attention is also given to air forces and amphibious operations. One important argument put forward by the author is that the defeat of the Japanese was not inevitable and that it was brought about by chance and considerable tactical ingenuity on the part of US and British imperial forces.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Profession and Purpose by Kaushik Roy
Cover of the book Human Trafficking and Human Security by Kaushik Roy
Cover of the book Party Members and Activists by Kaushik Roy
Cover of the book Integrating Pupils with Disabilities in Mainstream Schools by Kaushik Roy
Cover of the book Reader Response in Secondary and College Classrooms by Kaushik Roy
Cover of the book Stone Vessels in the Levant by Kaushik Roy
Cover of the book ABC of Action Learning by Kaushik Roy
Cover of the book East Asian Direct Investment in Britain by Kaushik Roy
Cover of the book Design, Make, Play by Kaushik Roy
Cover of the book Household Vulnerability and Resilience to Economic Shocks by Kaushik Roy
Cover of the book Beltaine (Routledge Revivals) by Kaushik Roy
Cover of the book Origins of National Interests by Kaushik Roy
Cover of the book Sexing the Groove by Kaushik Roy
Cover of the book Theology and the Arts by Kaushik Roy
Cover of the book World Literature, Transnational Cinema, and Global Media by Kaushik Roy
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy