The History Of The Lancashire Fusiliers 1939 45 PDF Download

"The Lancashire Fusiliers 1939-45 tells for the first time the fascinating story of this regiment during the Second World War. The campaigns in which the eleven battalions of the Fusiliers played their part are famous. After skirmishes during the 'Phoney War' and the traumas of the retreat to the beaches of Dunkirk, the regiment had a vital role in North Africa, Malta, Sicily, Italy and Burma. They fought in the battles of Medjez el Bab, Termoli, Cassino, Monte Ceco, the first Arakan, the relief of Kohima, the second Chindit expedition at 'White City' and Mogaung - but this stark and factual outline does little justice to the dogged determination and bravery, often in appallingly difficult conditions, of the men and officers of the Lancashire Fusiliers. Not forgotten are those units that stayed at home, where unrewarding tasks and the endless waiting for an emergency that never arises can often seem to be a fate worse than actual contact with the enemy." "This lively account, well illustrated with maps and photographs, will be of interest to all military historians - and also to anyone with memories of the regiment, or perhaps even of the campaigns described here."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved