Behind Japanese Lines With The Oss In Burma

Behind Japanese Lines With The Oss In Burma is an unforgettable story of courage and survival. This book tells the true story of a group of American soldiers who were sent behind enemy lines in Burma during World War II.

Behind Japanese Lines: With the OSS in Burma

by Richard Dunlop

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These soldiers were part of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS),the forerunner of the CIA. Their mission was to gather intelligence on the Japanese and to help the Burmese people fight for their independence.

The soldiers faced many challenges, including disease, starvation, and the constant threat of capture or death. But they persevered, and their story is a testament to the human spirit. Behind Japanese Lines With The Oss In Burma is a must-read for anyone interested in World War II, espionage, or the OSS. It is a story of courage, sacrifice, and hope.

The Mission

In early 1944, a group of American soldiers were sent behind enemy lines in Burma. Their mission was to gather intelligence on the Japanese and to help the Burmese people fight for their independence.

The soldiers were part of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS),the forerunner of the CIA. The OSS was a new organization, and its mission in Burma was one of its first major operations.

The soldiers were led by Colonel William R. Peers, a West Point graduate and a veteran of the China-Burma-India theater of operations. Peers was a tough and experienced officer, and he was determined to succeed in his mission.

The soldiers were divided into small teams, each of which was responsible for a specific area of Burma. The teams were to gather intelligence on the Japanese, including their troop movements, their supply lines, and their defenses.

The soldiers also had a secondary mission: to help the Burmese people fight for their independence. The Burmese had been fighting the Japanese for years, and they were eager for American help.

The soldiers quickly learned that their mission would be difficult. The Japanese were well-entrenched in Burma, and they were determined to defeat the Allies.

The soldiers also faced many challenges, including disease, starvation, and the constant threat of capture or death. But they persevered, and their story is a testament to the human spirit.

The Challenges

The soldiers who were sent behind enemy lines in Burma faced many challenges.

One of the biggest challenges was disease. The climate in Burma is hot and humid, and it is home to a variety of tropical diseases. The soldiers were not immune to these diseases, and many of them fell ill.

Another challenge was starvation. The soldiers were often unable to find food, and they had to rely on whatever they could find in the jungle. They ate roots, berries, and even insects.

The soldiers also faced the constant threat of capture or death. The Japanese were well-entrenched in Burma, and they were determined to defeat the Allies. The soldiers knew that if they were captured, they would likely be tortured and killed.

Despite these challenges, the soldiers persevered. They were determined to complete their mission, and they were willing to sacrifice their lives to do so.

The Successes

Despite the challenges they faced, the soldiers who were sent behind enemy lines in Burma were able to achieve some remarkable successes.

One of their most important successes was gathering intelligence on the Japanese. The soldiers were able to provide the Allies with valuable information about the Japanese troop movements, their supply lines, and their defenses.

The soldiers also had a significant impact on the Burmese resistance movement. They helped to train and equip the Burmese guerrillas, and they provided them with supplies and weapons.

The soldiers' efforts helped to contribute to the Allied victory in Burma. The Japanese were eventually defeated, and Burma regained its independence.

The Legacy

The soldiers who served behind enemy lines in Burma during World War

Behind Japanese Lines: With the OSS in Burma

by Richard Dunlop

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	55898 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	450 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE