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Defeat into Victory
Battling Japan in Burma and India, 1942-1945
Book • 1972
This book is an account of Field Marshal William Slim's command during the Burmese campaign of 1942-1945.
It describes the British Army's retreat into India following the Japanese invasion, the battles of Imphal and Kohima, and the eventual recapture of Rangoon.
Slim emphasizes the importance of proper training, equipment, and morale in turning a defeated army into a victorious force.
The memoir is praised for its insightful and self-critical approach to military leadership and its enduring principles of command.
It describes the British Army's retreat into India following the Japanese invasion, the battles of Imphal and Kohima, and the eventual recapture of Rangoon.
Slim emphasizes the importance of proper training, equipment, and morale in turning a defeated army into a victorious force.
The memoir is praised for its insightful and self-critical approach to military leadership and its enduring principles of command.
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S5E4: Turning Around a Defeated Army: Field Marshall William Slim, with Dr Robert Lyman MBE
Mentioned by General Frank McKenzie as a source of inspiration for his leadership style.
High Command with Retired General Frank McKenzie
Mentioned by Ed Balls , William Hague gave him this book, explaining how the Tory party would recover from their defeat, drawing parallels with the British army's situation against the Japanese.
EMQs: Can Kemi Badenoch cheer up the Conservatives?
