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The Forgotten War Pod: Burma Campaign WW2 @forgottenwarpod.bsky.social · 10h

How essential was one unit to the Burma retreat? General Alexander credited the 7 Armoured Brigade with getting Burma Corps out cohesively. In our latest Q&A, we explore how this battle-hardened unit’s radios, mobility, & combat experience proved so decisive. #ForgottenWarPod #MilitaryHistory #Tanks

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Jack Bowsher - Thunder Run @historybowsh.bsky.social · 1d

Our last episode of Series 2 is available now - but, like Slim, we shall return to Burma! Series 3 will begin in January, with a couple of specials thrown in before …

The Forgotten War Pod: Burma Campaign WW2 @forgottenwarpod.bsky.social · 1d

OUT NOW! The Series 2 finale has landed. In this special Q&A episode, we tackle listener questions on everything from the performance of the Chinese Army to the sheer scale of American involvement in the theatre. A huge thank you to everyone who wrote in! #ForgottenWarPod #WW2History #QandA

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The Forgotten War Pod: Burma Campaign WW2 @forgottenwarpod.bsky.social · 1d

OUT NOW! The Series 2 finale has landed. In this special Q&A episode, we tackle listener questions on everything from the performance of the Chinese Army to the sheer scale of American involvement in the theatre. A huge thank you to everyone who wrote in! #ForgottenWarPod #WW2History #QandA

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The Forgotten War Pod: Burma Campaign WW2 @forgottenwarpod.bsky.social · 2d

The finale of Series 2 arrives tomorrow! It's our much-anticipated Q&A episode where we answer YOUR questions. From how the Japanese view the war, to our take on the VJ Day celebrations, don't miss the last episode of the series! #ForgottenWarPod #BurmaCampaign #WW2

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Jack Bowsher - Thunder Run @historybowsh.bsky.social · 2d

You too Maureen!

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The Forgotten War Pod: Burma Campaign WW2 @forgottenwarpod.bsky.social · 3d

Just a couple of weeks before Jack and guest-host Lucy Betteridge Dyson are at IWM London’s Podcast Live Festival - a day of talks with some wonderful podcasts and historians.
Catch us there on Sat 1 Nov - get your tickets here 👇
www.iwm.org.uk/events/podca...

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The Forgotten War Pod: Burma Campaign WW2 @forgottenwarpod.bsky.social · 3d

"Watching a man die, twitching face, cordite sheathed, with blood and bleached with horrid fear". Amid the terror of the 1942 retreat, Ralph Tanner wrote poetry. His son David shares these visceral verses, written under fire. A raw look at war. #WarPoetry #WW2 #BurmaCampaign

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Jack Bowsher - Thunder Run @historybowsh.bsky.social · 4d

Congratulations!

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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 5d

Happy Publication day to me! 🥳
Jungle Commandos is out now! @ospreypublishing.bsky.social

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The Forgotten War Pod: Burma Campaign WW2 @forgottenwarpod.bsky.social · 4d

Congratulations to friend of the show @lmbd1418.bsky.social on the release of her book Jungle Commandos: The Battle for Arakan Burma 1945. As Rob says: ‘a brilliant debut’
Catch Lucy guest hosting FWP with @historybowsh.bsky.social at IWM Podcast Live on Sat 1 Nov 🔗👇
www.iwm.org.uk/events/podca...

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The Forgotten War Pod: Burma Campaign WW2 @forgottenwarpod.bsky.social · 5d

Ralph Tanner's unit, 2KOYLI, began the Burma campaign with 550men(pic 2+3 in Maymyo before invasion).Only 70 walked out into India as a cohesive unit. In our latest episode,David Tanner explores the story behind the staggering losses&bonds that helped some survive-pic 1 2KOYLI CO collecting firewood

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The Forgotten War Pod: Burma Campaign WW2 @forgottenwarpod.bsky.social · 6d

Before the horrors of Burma, Ralph Tanner (centre left) was a Commando and novelist Evelyn Waugh's batman. Waugh wrote he showed "the greatest coolness in danger". In our new episode, his son David charts his incredible journey from the retreat from Crete to Burma. #EvelynWaugh #WW2 #Commando

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The Forgotten War Pod: Burma Campaign WW2 @forgottenwarpod.bsky.social · 7d

David Tanner shares his father's memories of the Burma retreat—stealing food in desperation, taking boots from a dead man, and the constant fear of being caught. A truly visceral account (pic 1 left Maj David Martin, KIA 7/5/42, who David is named after) #Burma1942 #WW2 #Survival

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The Forgotten War Pod: Burma Campaign WW2 @forgottenwarpod.bsky.social · 8d

The last parade of series 2 is next week - a Q&A. Jack and Rob are recording on Tuesday evening (UK time) so now is your last chance to submit your questions. Comment below or email us at [email protected]

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Jack Bowsher - Thunder Run @historybowsh.bsky.social · 8d

David’s time in Japan in the 70s and 80s had me awestruck - really quite unexpected moments, especially when his father visited him and came face to face with his former enemy. Listen on your podcast app now!

The Forgotten War Pod: Burma Campaign WW2 @forgottenwarpod.bsky.social · 8d

OUT NOW! "Reflection on the Retreat" w/ David Tanner. We delve into the personal diary of his father, Ralph, a soldier in the 1942 Burma retreat. Hear firsthand about the chaos, the desperation & brutal reality of the long walk out (pic 1 crossing Pin Chaung, Yenangyaung, 2 centre, 3 other officers)

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The Forgotten War Pod: Burma Campaign WW2 @forgottenwarpod.bsky.social · 8d

OUT NOW! "Reflection on the Retreat" w/ David Tanner. We delve into the personal diary of his father, Ralph, a soldier in the 1942 Burma retreat. Hear firsthand about the chaos, the desperation & brutal reality of the long walk out (pic 1 crossing Pin Chaung, Yenangyaung, 2 centre, 3 other officers)

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The Forgotten War Pod: Burma Campaign WW2 @forgottenwarpod.bsky.social · 10d

Lambert’s mission was a success. After leading the Chinese 5th Army to safety,he was summoned to Chongqing. There, this unsung hero of the retreat was personally awarded the equivalent of the Distinguished Service Order by Chiang Kai-shek. Pic here in Kohima in the 90s w/ 1 of his former secretaries

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The Forgotten War Pod: Burma Campaign WW2 @forgottenwarpod.bsky.social · 11d

Desperation led to chaos. Lambert had to manage starving, ill-disciplined troops who were looting villages and even fighting each other. He prevented an on-the-spot execution and negotiated with local headmen to avert further conflict. #ForgottenWar #WW2History

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Jack Bowsher - Thunder Run @historybowsh.bsky.social · 11d

Cheers mate! There are more coming too …

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Hastati100 @hastati100.bsky.social · 12d

Latest research material for my Burma wargaming project. Two corkers from @historybowsh.bsky.social. If you’re not listening to the @forgottenwarpod.bsky.social give it a go immediately.

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The Forgotten War Pod: Burma Campaign WW2 @forgottenwarpod.bsky.social · 11d

This series has been a blast, but we will return in Jan for series 3 - but before that remember we have a Q+A to end series 2. Submit them now by replying to this post or emailing us on [email protected]

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The Forgotten War Pod: Burma Campaign WW2 @forgottenwarpod.bsky.social · 12d

Air supply in a monsoon was revolutionary in 1942. Lambert’s (pic here in later life) rescue relied on airdrops of rice, bully beef, and even cash. But it wasn't easy: supplies were lost in the jungle, and one bundle of 5,000 rupees bounced off a cliff! #ForgottenWar #MilitaryLogistics #RAF

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Jack Bowsher - Thunder Run @historybowsh.bsky.social · 13d

There’s a strong Gabe from the office vibe about Lambert 👀 although Lambert is much more organised and effective!

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Jack Bowsher - Thunder Run @historybowsh.bsky.social · 13d

There’s a strong Gabe from the office vibe about Lambert 👀 although Lambert is much more organised and effective!

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The Forgotten War Pod: Burma Campaign WW2 @forgottenwarpod.bsky.social · 13d

Through the family we did manage to get some pictures of Eric Lambert - including from some IWM footage in his bunker at Jotsoma, near Kohima, during the fighting there in 1944. Here at FWP towers, we genuinely think he deserves a greater place in the history of the war.

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