Merrill's Marauders: February to May, 1944

ISBN-10: 078813275X
ISBN-13: 9780788132759
Pages: 129
Language: English
Published: 1998
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Author: DIANE Publishing Company

Description

An account of the operations of the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional) in North Burma from February to May in 1994 during WW II. The Marauders' efforts was part of a coordinated Allied offensive to reconquer North Burma. Details of the offensive are summarized briefly to set the operations of the 5307th within a larger framework. The narrative is based on interviews conducted after the operation. Contents: 1st mission: Walawbum; 2nd mission: Shaduzup & Inkangahtawng; 3rd mission: Myitkyina; casualties; & decorations. Photos & maps.