![]() The long, hard, heroic slog of the Burma Campaign was overlooked at the time and is still very much in the shadow of the better-known campaigns fought in Europe, Africa and elsewhere. Yet the 14th Army is known as the ‘Forgotten Army’. By rights it should be one of the most celebrated stories of that cataclysmic global conflict. This is the story of the Burma Campaign in the Second World War, the story of the 14th Army, the largest Commonwealth army ever assembled. A combination of his leadership and the breathtaking bravery of those under his command ultimately led to a victory that freed millions from tyranny. General Slim was a brilliant leader, loved by his men for his humanity and admired by them for his shrewd military skill. With more than 100 languages and numerous faiths, customs and eating habits, the 14th Army was marshalled together by one man, General Sir William Slim. A million men, from more than 20 nations, fighting a powerful and implacable foe through thousands of miles of intractable, malaria-ridden jungle, doggedly ploughing on, despite suffering a series of shattering early reverses. ![]() It was one of the most magnificent – and arduous – feats of arms in military history.
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