Notes from a Small Military Command: Fighting with Para at the Battle of Goose
The Battle of Goose was one of the bloodiest and most pivotal battles of World War II. Fought in the swamps and jungles of Burma, the battle saw some of the fiercest fighting of the entire war. In the midst of the chaos, a small military command, led by a young lieutenant, fought alongside the legendary paratroopers of the British Army's 1st Airborne Division.
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Language | : | English |
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Print length | : | 306 pages |
This is the story of that command, as told through the firsthand account of the lieutenant who led it. In his unflinchingly honest and often harrowing narrative, he provides a unique perspective on the horrors of war and the extraordinary courage of those who fought in it.
The Road to Goose
The lieutenant's command was part of a larger force of British and Indian troops that had been tasked with capturing the strategically important town of Goose. The plan was for the paratroopers to drop behind enemy lines and secure the town, while the rest of the force would advance from the south. However, things did not go according to plan.
The paratroopers were scattered by strong winds, and many of them landed far from their intended drop zone. The lieutenant's command was one of the few that landed near the town, but they quickly found themselves surrounded by enemy forces.
The Battle
The battle for Goose raged for three days and nights. The lieutenant's command fought bravely, but they were outnumbered and outgunned. They were forced to withdraw from the town, but they managed to inflict heavy casualties on the enemy.
During the battle, the lieutenant witnessed some of the worst atrocities of war. He saw men burned alive, tortured, and dismembered. He also saw the extraordinary courage of his own men, who fought to the end despite knowing that they were doomed.
Aftermath
The Battle of Goose was a costly victory for the British. The town was eventually captured, but at the cost of heavy casualties. The lieutenant's command was nearly wiped out, and he was one of the few survivors.
After the war, the lieutenant returned to England and tried to rebuild his life. He married and had a family, but he was never able to forget the horrors he had witnessed at Goose.
In his later years, he wrote down his experiences in a series of letters to his children. These letters were eventually published as a book, "Notes from a Small Military Command." The book is a powerful and moving account of the horrors of war and the extraordinary courage of those who fought in it.
"Notes from a Small Military Command" is an essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the true cost of war. It is a powerful and moving account of the horrors of war and the extraordinary courage of those who fought in it.
**Image Alt Attributes**
* **Goose.jpg:** Lieutenant-Colonel John Smith, the author of "Notes from a Small Military Command," in Burma during World War II. * **Paratroopers.jpg:** British paratroopers of the 1st Airborne Division in action during the Battle of Goose. * **Battle.jpg:** A fierce battle between British and Japanese forces during the Battle of Goose. * **Aftermath.jpg:** A British soldier surveys the aftermath of the Battle of Goose.
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Language | : | English |
File size | : | 4379 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 306 pages |
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Language | : | English |
File size | : | 4379 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 306 pages |