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Veterans Organisations and Contacts
 | Forces
Reunited - probably the largest database of Forces and Ex-Forces
personnel. Run by Ex-Forces personnel |
| Burma Star
- a website in support of the Burma Star Association and British
veterans. Includes unit details, medals, badges, links, contacts and
discussions |
| CBI -
China-Burma-India Theatre - primarily for US veterans. Provides
unit histories, descriptions of battles and personal recollections |
| 656 Air Observation
Post Squadron - run on behalf of the Squadron Association, the site also contains a
brief unit history. Buy a copy of "Fire by Order", the recollections of a
former pilot - signed by the author himself |
Other Burma and Related Historical Sites
| The
Anglo-Burmese Library A site dedicated to the collection, indexing and
preservation of records and histories of families in colonial-era
Burma. The link above takes you to the 'War Against Japan'
page. Details available include lists of officers in the Burma Army. |
| Chindits Special Force Burma 1943-1944
- This site aims to tell the story of the Chindits. Research
is still in progress and new sections will be added when they are ready. The author welcomes feedback. |
| The
Burma
Campaign Society - A new historical
study society established to promote understanding through research and
debate of Britain and Japan's encounter during the Second World War and of
the consequences of it.
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| D'
Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada
- 'D' Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada during the battle of Hong Kong. |
| Force
Viper - an introduction to the story of the Royal Marines who fought
their way up the Irrawaddy on river boats. |
| The Indiaman
Magazine - the only genealogical and history magazine in the world about
the British in India and Southern Asia from 1600 to the 20th century. |
| George
Burgard's Flying Tiger Days - a history of the AVG led by Claire
Lee Chennault. This site is built on a diary written by the author's
father between September 24, 1941 and July 4, 1942, and his photo journal
which was completed after he returned from Burma-China. ***
Sale Sale Sale of Memorabilia Sale
Sale *** Follow
the link |
| French Indochina -
orders of battle, historical notes and maps of French forces in Indochina, the Franco-Thai
War of 1941 and Vichy French orders of battle |
| The
Netherlands East Indies 1941-1942 - summaries of the fighting - island
by island |
| Photographs
of the war in Burma |
Other Links, Travel to Mynamar
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Road
to Mandalay - a deluxe river cruiser in Myanmar (Burma), a land of
unspoilt beauty. With the style and comfort for which the Orient-Express
is famous, this journey is the perfect way to explore the fascinating
Ayeyarwady river between Mandalay and Bagan, and can also be combined
with a visit to the colonial capital of Yangon. |
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RV
Pandaw - a journey on
Burma’s Irrawaddy River is one of life’s great travel experiences.
No vessel could be more appropriate for this than the RV Pandaw. Built
in Scotland in 1947, the Pandaw is the same design as the original
Irrawaddy Flotilla Company steamers. |
27 January, 2012
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