Wrath In Burma: The Uncensored Story Of General Stilwell And International Maneuvers In The Far East (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781430479598)

""Wrath in Burma: The Uncensored Story of General Stilwell and International Maneuvers in the Far East"" by Fred Eldridge is a historical account of the events that took place during the Burma Campaign of World War II. The book focuses on the controversial figure of General Joseph Stilwell, who was the commander of the American forces in the China-Burma-India theater. The author provides an in-depth analysis of Stilwell's leadership style and his strained relationship with other Allied commanders, including British General William Slim and Chinese Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek. Eldridge also sheds light on the political and diplomatic maneuvering that took place between the United States, China, and Great Britain during the war. The book draws on a wide range of primary sources, including Stilwell's personal papers and diaries, to offer a nuanced and insightful perspective on the Burma Campaign. Eldridge presents a detailed account of the battles and operations that took place, including the famous Ledo Road project that was designed to provide a land route to China. Overall, ""Wrath in Burma"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of a pivotal moment in World War II history, and an important contribution to our understanding of the complex dynamics that shaped the Allied war effort in the Far East.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Fred Eldridge
ISBN-10: 1430479590
ISBN-13: 9781430479598
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d