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The Malayan Emergency

The Crucial Years: 1949–53

By: Mark Forsdike

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The Malayan Emergency

The Crucial Years: 1949–53

By: Mark Forsdike

From 1948 through the 1950s British and Commonwealth forces fought a ruthless communist insurgency on the Malay peninsula. Thanks to sound generalship and the dedication and resilience of the officers and men, the security forces eventually broke the terrorists’ resolve. 1st Battalion The Suffolk Regiment was just one of many British units involved in this successful campaign, known as the Malayan Emergency. Their tour between 1949 and 1953 coincided with the most crucial years when the future of the country and, arguably, the South East Asia region lay in the balance. As this book describes in words and superb contemporary images how the Battalion, the majority of whom were National Servicemen, operated under the most demanding jungle and climatic conditions, earning itself an enviable reputation. The Battalion’s experiences are well recorded here and typify those of tens of thousand servicemen whose efforts secured a unique victory.

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Pen and Sword Military

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1399082256

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9781399082259

Fighting Through to Hitler's Germany

Personal Accounts of the Men of 1 Suffolk 1944–45

By: Mark Forsdike

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Fighting Through to Hitler's Germany

Personal Accounts of the Men of 1 Suffolk 1944–45

By: Mark Forsdike

After landing on D-Day, 1st Battalion, The Suffolk Regiment fought through France, Holland and into Germany as part of the 3rd (British) Infantry Division. Ever cheerful, the Battalion were opposed by an increasingly ruthless enemy determined to deny the invader their homeland. As the campaign developed, 1 Suffolk acquired an enviable reputation for getting the job done with the minimum of fuss. Inevitably casualties mounted up and, of the 850 who landed on D-Day, just 178 were still serving on VE-Day; 215 had been killed and 640 wounded. The Battalion’s success was due in large measure to fine leadership and all four commanding officers went on to enjoy distinguished careers. But without the stalwart fighting spirit and comradeship of all ranks none of the Battalion’s achievements would have been possible. This fine book draws on the testimonies of officers and men who served in this historic campaign. Recognition of the fighting record of 1 Suffolk is long overdue and the author is to be congratulated for pulling together these inspiring first-hand accounts along with many previously unpublished photographs.

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Pen and Sword Military

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1526772892

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9781526772893

A Battalion in Burma

Second Suffolk in Arakan and at Imphal, 1943–44

By: Mark Forsdike

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A Battalion in Burma

Second Suffolk in Arakan and at Imphal, 1943–44

By: Mark Forsdike

A history of the Second Suffolk, 5th (Indian) Division during World War II's Burma campaign. Between December 1943 and August 1944, Second Suffolk, as part of the 5th (Indian) Division, played a key role opposing the Japanese in Burma and later at the critical battle at Imphal. The odds could not have been higher or the challenges greater. The Japanese had already earned an awesome reputation as a formidable and ruthless enemy who could only be described as fanatical. The rugged jungle terrain, over which the Battalion had to fight, was tough and unforgiving and pushed all ranks to the limits of their physical and mental endurance. Against them too was the harsh tropical climate and the extremes of the monsoon season. The combination of these three factors called for the highest standards of leadership and discipline. Supplies too were often not forthcoming but despite these difficulties and a lack of appreciation of their efforts in the press at home, morale of the stolid regular Suffolk soldier and his newer drafted comrades, always remained high as they learned to fight their enemy in the way that he fought him. For over seventy-five years their story has remained largely forgotten and untold but, now drawing on previously unpublished accounts of those who served there, together with unpublished photographs, this book describes the Battalion’s outstanding service during the Burma Campaign.

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Pen and Sword Military

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1399079271

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9781399079273

Fighting Through to Hitler's Germany

Personal Accounts of the Men of 1 Suffolk 1944–45

By: Mark Forsdike

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Personal Accounts of the Men of 1 Suffolk 1944–45

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A Battalion in Burma

Second Suffolk in Arakan and at Imphal, 1943–44

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Second Suffolk in Arakan and at Imphal, 1943–44

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1399079298

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The Malayan Emergency

The Crucial Years: 1949–53

By: Mark Forsdike

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The Crucial Years: 1949–53

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Mark Bradford

Merchant Posters

By: Mark Bradford

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Merchant Posters

By: Mark Bradford

Text by Malik Gaines, Ernest Hardy, Philippe Vergne, Heidi Zuckerman Jacobson.

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Gregory R. Miller & Co.

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0980024226

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9780980024227

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Before the Curtain / Avant Le Rideau

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Before the Curtain / Avant Le Rideau

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In Montréal, 10th July 2009, mark (a collective of five artists who live in Berlin, Bremen, and Vienna, known for conducting investigations into banal, seemingly common, everyday events) went to a photo studio to take a photograph of themselves by recording the photographer's directions. They then transcribed the recording and rearranged it into a poem. The same text is also the subject matter of this book.

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