As the Imperial Japanese Army swept through Asia, China's crucial seaports fell under their control, leaving the embattled nation isolated and desperate for supplies. In response to this dire situation, over 200,000 Chinese laborers undertook an almost impossible feat: the construction of the Burma Road, a sprawling 700-mile artery linking Kunming, China, to Lashio, Burma. This vital lifeline, carved through treacherous mountains and dense jungle, provided a tenuous connection to the outside world, enabling the delivery of essential war materiel.
However, the road's existence was short-lived. In 1942, the Japanese invasion of Burma severed this lifeline, leaving China even more isolated. It was at this critical juncture that American General Joseph "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell entered the picture. Tasked with the monumental challenge of reopening the Burma Road, Stilwell orchestrated a multi-pronged strategy that included a perilous airlift over the Himalayas – known as "flying the Hump" – and a relentless campaign to drive the Japanese out of Burma. This book tells the compelling and largely untold story of this forgotten theater of war, where courage, resourcefulness, and sacrifice were tested to their limits. From the brave "Hump" pilots battling extreme weather and enemy fire to the jungle operations of units like Merrill's Marauders and the Chindit Brigades, it reveals the heroic efforts of those who fought to keep China supplied and push back the Japanese advance. This is a vivid re-creation of a critical chapter of World War II, a testament to the indomitable spirit of the Allied forces who faced overwhelming odds to secure victory in the China-Burma-India Theater.
1946, Ex-library, with usual marks. Cover a little wrinkle with a few marks and a little rubbing. Spine is a bit loose. A few pages wrinkled, but still sound. A few faded pencil marks. Fair condition. With illustrations by Winfield Scott Hoskins.
| Book Details | |
| Author | Douglas Coe |
| Publisher | Julian Messner Inc., New York |
| Publication Date | 1946 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Dimensions | 14.5*21.5 |
| Pages | 192 |
| Language | English |
| Condition | Ex libray, with usual marks. Cover a little wrinkle with a few marks and a little rubbing. Spine is a bit loose. A few pages wrinkled, but still sound. A few faded pencil marks. Fair condition. |
The Burma Road, by Douglas Coe
- Publisher: Julian Messner
- ISBN: 194604
- Availability: In Stock
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US$30.00
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