Imagine a gruelling 748-mile journey involving roads, rail, and ferries across wide unbridged rivers. In 1942, getting supplies to the front was a preposterous challenge for India's planners. Learn why Assam was so unready for the coming war. Tune in now! #WW2 #Logistics #BurmaCampaign

Surrounded, facing near-certain death, the 1st Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers maintained strict discipline. Late at night, amidst the flames of battle, they buried their dead in a final act of professional dignity & respect for the fallen. They are commemorated at Taukkyan #WW2 #Honour #BurmaCampaign

Out today! Dive into The Forgotten War Podcast as we explore S3 E1: An Inniskilling’s Tale. Join Jack Bowsher and Rob Lyman for the harrowing story of Major 'Tim' Finnerty during the 1942 Burma retreat. A truly gripping look at survival against the odds. #BurmaCampaign #WW2 #HistoryPod

Tomorrow, join Jack and Rob as they dive into the heart of the Burma campaign. Hear the story of Bernard Kane, a "Last Ditcher" working in telecoms in Rangoon during the 1942 retreat (his old office pic1). Don’t miss this powerful account. #BurmaCampaign #WW2 #History

Series 3 of the Forgotten War Podcast returns tomorrow! Join Jack Bowsher and Rob Lyman as they dive into the heart of the Burma campaign. We kick off with a deep look at the pre-war Indian Army, the massive volunteer force that would change history. Don't miss it! #ForgottenWar #BurmaCampaign #WW2

🚨 THIS WEEK TO PATREON AND APPLE SUBS🚨 Richard Duckett and Duncan Gilmour share how Peacock pushed through nearly two days without sleep to rescue a wounded comrade. Astonishing grit. 🌙🔥

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🚨 THIS WEEK TO PATREON AND APPLE 🚨 Richard Duckett and Duncan Gilmour reveals how many Japanese soldiers refused to surrender after VJ Day — forcing Peacock’s men into deadly post-war battles. 🌑⚔️

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🚨 THIS WEEK TO PATREON AND APPLE SUBS🚨 Richard Duckett and Duncan Gilmour breaks down the extraordinary impact of SOE in Burma — operations that shaped the whole Far East war. 📊🔥

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🚨 THIS WEEK TO PATREON AND APPLE SUBS🚨 Richard Duckett and Duncan Gilmour reveals how Peacock’s SOE teams outwitted and out-fought the Japanese in Burma, reshaping the entire campaign. 💥🌿

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🚨 THIS WEEK TO PATREON AND APPLE 🚨 Richard Duckett and Duncan Gilmour reveals why SOE operations in Burma eclipsed much of Europe’s covert war. Asia wasn’t the sideshow — it was the centre. 🌏🔥

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That's a wrap for Series 2! A huge thank you to all our listeners in 100 countries for your incredible support. We have been blown away by the response. We will return in January for Series 3 to delve into the pivotal events of 1943! #ForgottenWarPod #BurmaCampaign #WW2History

The finale of Series 2 arrives tomorrow! It's our much-anticipated Q&A episode where we answer YOUR questions. From how the Japanese view the war, to our take on the VJ Day celebrations, don't miss the last episode of the series! #ForgottenWarPod #BurmaCampaign #WW2

"Watching a man die, twitching face, cordite sheathed, with blood and bleached with horrid fear". Amid the terror of the 1942 retreat, Ralph Tanner wrote poetry. His son David shares these visceral verses, written under fire. A raw look at war. #WarPoetry #WW2 #BurmaCampaign

Tomorrow on The Forgotten War, we're joined by David Tanner to discuss his father (tallest in back row of pic) Ralph's harrowing retreat from Burma in 1942. From being Evelyn Waugh's Commando batman to the chaos of the jungle, it's a story of survival against all odds. #BurmaCampaign #WW2 #history

Tomorrow, we uncover the story of a forgotten hero of 1942: Eric Lambert. An Irish police officer in Assam, he volunteered for a seemingly impossible mission: to find and save a lost Chinese army deep in the monsoon-soaked jungles of Burma. #ForgottenWar #WW2 #BurmaCampaign

Tomorrow, author Felicity Goodall joins us to discuss Exodus Burma, her powerful book on the human cost of the 1942 retreat. We delve into the harrowing personal stories of civilian refugees, the total collapse of society, and the desperation of those caught in the chaos of war #BurmaCampaign #WW2

The Burma retreat wasn't just a fight against the Japanese. Author Hannah Watson's book captures the complex, hostile relationship between colonial occupiers&some local Burmese.We discuss a shocking scene where retreating soldiers are met with stones&spitting from angry villagers #BurmaCampaign #WW2

What was Major Seagrim's impact? His work training the Karen Levies laid the foundation for Operation Character, which killed over 12,500 Japanese troops. To this day, he is still revered as a saint among the Karen people he dedicated himself to saving
#ForgottenWar #WW2 #BurmaCampaign #Legacy

Coming tomorrow: we are joined by author Philip Davies to discuss one of SWW’s most overlooked heroes,Maj Hugh Seagrim GC.He stayed behind Japanese lines for over two years laying the groundwork for a massive guerrilla war against the occupation #History #WW2 #BurmaCampaign #MilitaryHistory #Podcast

The retreat ended at Shwegyin/Kalewa on the Chindwin, the graveyard for the Burma Army’s stuff. Everything had to be destroyed before the men were ferried across. There was still a brutal walk to Imphal, but they were at the end of a gruelling 900-mile withdrawal.
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A single mistake nearly proved catastrophic. A 2-day halt by the exhausted 1 Burma Div left the route to the vital town of Monywa undefended. The Japanese seized the opportunity, & repeated Allied counterattacks failed, threatening the entire escape route
#WW2History #MilitaryStrategy #BurmaCampaign

Out now! In Burma Army’s Swansong, we detail the final, desperate stages of the British retreat from Burma into India in 1942. We explore the race against the monsoon, perilous Irrawaddy crossings&the leadership that prevented total collapse.
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In our chat with John Sweeney, we discuss the human tragedy of the 1942 Burma retreat. While the rich flew to safety, the poor and the "human strain of empire"—the half-Burmese children—were left behind to face the invasion. #BurmaCampaign #WW2History #Empire

A new episode of The Forgotten War podcast is dropping tomorrow! Join us as we review the compelling memoir "Through the Jungle of Death," a boy's escape from wartime Burma. It's a story of courage, trauma, and memory. #ForgottenWar #WW2 #BurmaCampaign

In our VJ Day Special, Lord Slim, grandson of FM Slim, shared the mission of the Burma Star Memorial Fund, which keeps the memory of the Burma Campaign alive, having continued the original Burma Star Association’s mission to promote comradeship & help veterans #LordSlim #BurmaCampaign #VJDay

As a young staff officer, Lunt had a unique view of the high command. He found General Alexander (3 from L) too refined. In contrast, Bill Slim (2 from R), in an ill-pressed shirt he’d likely slept in, was both “impressive and reassuring” and “dominated the scene”. #BillSlim #WW2 #BurmaCampaign

James Lunt’s 1986 book was a "literary catharsis". After 40 years, he had to get the horror of 1942 off his chest. The book is filled with his anger at the incompetence and the complete chaos of a country unprepared for war. #JamesLunt #BurmaCampaign #WW2 #Memoir

🚨 LIVESTREAM SPECIAL 🚨
🛤️⚔️ Cut the lifeline! @historybowsh.bsky.social explains how Meiktila smashed Japan’s supply routes and turned the tide. 🚚💣 Dive into the hidden story #Logistics #BurmaCampaign 🎙️

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Coming tomorrow! We delve into the Burma campaign through the eyes of Captain James Lunt, reviewing his memoir, "A Hell of a Licking." It's a raw, eyewitness account of the brutal 1942 retreat. #ForgottenWar #BurmaCampaign #WW2 #MilitaryHistory

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🌴➡️🏞️ Jungle slog? Not for Slim! @historybowsh.bsky.social breaks down how Burma’s real fight happened in the open plains — and changed history. 🎙️ #BurmaCampaign #HistoryRage 🔥

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