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This monumental work covers all aspects of India's contribution to the Allied cause between 1939 and 1945. The narrative is packed with a huge amount of information regarding even the smallest fighting, logistical and medical units and sub-units, and yet it remains eminently readable throughout.After the end of World War II, the Government of India formed a Historical Division in the Ministry of Defence. This office was tasked to produce History of the Second World War, with special reference to the part played by soldiers of the British Indian Army, based on the official war diaries, reports and other documents held by the Division, as well as in consultation with a few actual participants.The Retreat from Burma narrates the circumstances under which Burma was lost to the Japanese in 1942. In the main, however, it is an account of the fighting of the troops who struggled against all odds and saved themselves from the prospect of extermination which confronted them. The retreating Indians finally settled on the eastern border in Kohima-Imphal region. The early reverses, however, encouraged the Indian Army to make vigorous preparations to fight the Japanese successfully.

Focuses on Allied efforts to drive Italy out of the war, defeat German forces in the country and to push up through the Italian perninsula to threaten the German under-belly. Three Indian divisions participated in this Allied efforts. They distinguished themselves in the battles of Sangaro, Cassino, the Liri Valley, and the Gothic Line.

Describes the war plans and the conduct of operations leading to the Reconquest of Burma in 1945. Indian troops were called upon, first, to protect the north-eastern frontiers of India by blocking the progress of Japanese forces into India and then to push them out of India and Burma in cooperation with other Allied forces. The Volume also covers the planning aspect of the Reconquest of Burma.

Examines the circumstances under which Burma was lost to the Japanese in 1942. Primarily it is an account of the fighting of Indian troops who struggled against all odds and avoided extermination. These early reverses, however, encouraged the Indian Army to make vigorous preparations to fight the Japanese successfully.