The Battle of Kohima: WWII’s ‘Stalingrad of the East’
The Battle of Kohima: WWII’s ‘Stalingrad of the East’: When Britain and Japan Fought in India’s Jungles (Forgotten Battles) by Lina De Marco
English | February 25, 2025 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0D3FL6HPL | 110 pages | EPUB | 0.49 Mb
English | February 25, 2025 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0D3FL6HPL | 110 pages | EPUB | 0.49 Mb
Discover the untold story of "The Battle of Kohima: WWII’s ‘Stalingrad of the East’"—a gripping account of the brutal 1944 siege that halted Japan’s invasion of India. This meticulously researched ebook reveals how British, Indian, and Naga forces forged an unlikely alliance to defend the strategic Kohima Ridge, turning the tide of WWII in Southeast Asia. Dive into harrowing frontline accounts, the pivotal siege of Garrison Hill, and the heroic contributions of the Naga tribes, whose guerrilla tactics and local knowledge proved decisive. Explore the battle’s legacy as the “Stalingrad of the East” and its role in crushing Imperial Japan’s ambitions. Perfect for military history buffs, this definitive narrative uncovers forgotten heroism, strategic genius, and the high cost of victory in one of WWII’s most overlooked yet critical clashes.