Trek Out of Burma 1942
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British Library APAC M/3/821 and M/8/57 - Evacuation
Professor Pearn's report and the Evacuee Lists The Official Report Low resolution maps Report Index Google Map 1942 Casualties and Evacuees 1942 Arakanese, Burmese, Chinese and Shans Company Employees, 21st May 1942 |
Photos
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Personal recollections of the Trek
The Trek - Colin McPhedran, an interview After the War- Colin McPhedran, an interview Whatever Happened to my Rockinghorse - Shirley West World War 2 Burma Diaries - Joseph Valu's Collection Minnie's Story - the Tamu route as seen through the eyes of a young girl |
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The Indian Tea Association
Koi-Hai - the helping hands who saved so many lives, they have posted this link to the Cambridge University film about Gyles Mackrell and all his great work in saving refugees trying to escape from Burma. The film takes 13 minutes and 30 seconds to view. |
Essential Reading
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The Autobiography of Charles Haswell Campagnac
Edited and recently published by his grand-daughter, Sandra Campagnac Carney. Available in paperback or PDF download. |
1941-1942 locations - Rangoon, Mandalay, Myitkyina
Excellent description of the Anglo-Burmese camp at Tongbo and also of Mandalay in the last weeks of British power. |
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White Butterflies - written by Colin McPhedran. Widely available from many sellers and libraries.
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1941-1942 locations - Rangoon, Maymyo, Mandalay, Myitkyina, Mogaung, Hukawng Valley, Shinbwyang, Pangsau Pass, India
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Through the Jungle of Death - by Stephen Brookes
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1941-1942 locations - Maymyo, Lashio, Mangshih (China), Bhamo, Myitkyina, Mile 102, Maingkwan, Shinbwyang, Pangsau Pass, India
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Forgotten Frontiers - by Geoffrey Tyson
Available from:- Krishan Kumar Spectrum Publications, Panbazar Main Road P.O. Box 45, Guwahati 781 001, Assam |
The work of the Indian Tea Association
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And Some Fell by the Wayside - Major Alasdair Ramsay Tainsh
Unfortunately out of print, so expensive second-hand copies only. Ask your local library to get a copy through the Inter-Library Loan Scheme |
1941-1942 locations - Pangsau Pass and Western Hukawng Valley
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This page last updated 19th June 2011
