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This is a gripping and informative tribute to one man’s key role in the Second World War. Arthur Isaac was a Chindit, a member of the Burma Campaign formed to put into effect Major-General Wingate's guerrilla warfare tactic of penetration behind Japanese lines to damage and disrupt communications and supply lines. His first-hand account evokes the beauties of the natural world in Burma and its dangers, both natural and man-made. The concise but graphic description of his engagement in violent surprise enemy action and subsequent survival makes compelling reading. In coping with such demanding conditions, and in fighting recurrent malaria and other threats to good health, his stamina and perseverance were impressive. Keeping fit and active as a runner not only helped his wartime service but provided a positive focus on his return to UK after years in...
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