How sharing a letter from WW2 led to an emotional journey of discovery and shone a spotlight on a poignant story When Forces War Records community member Jo discovered a letter from…
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On the 8th February 1943 – Operation Longcloth: Orde Wingate’s first Chindit expedition march into Burma.
The Chindits were the largest of the allied Special Forces of World War II. They were formed, named and lead by Major General Orde Wingate DSO. The Chindits operated deep behind enemy lines in North Burma in the War against Japan. READ MORE:
Was your ancestor in ‘Britain’s Greatest Battle’?
The 8th of May marked the end of war in Europe, so if your ancestor served during the war you might like to read this fascinating account of the twin-battles of Kohima and Imphal, known now as ‘Britain’s Greatest Battle’ and also the greatest Japanese mil