The chaos of retreat: Bernard Kane was ordered to destroy a vital wireless station at Monkey Point. After dismantling it with crowbars, he returned to find the order had been countermanded. A shocking look at the fog of war. #WarHistory #WW2 #Rangoon

Imagine jumping into a trench during an air raid & finding yourself next to General Wavell. Bernard Kane describes the General as incredibly cool under fire at Mingaladon airfield while the sky above Rangoon filled with Japanese bombers - 'the contact was short, but intimate' #Wavell #WWII #History

Got to love reviews like this-I would’ve included 149 RAC if they’d been in Meiktila.But they were not🤦‍♂️149 RAC spent the entirety of the 1945 campaign in Pashan Camp on the West coast of India training for amphibious ops in late 1945 or 1946.May I interest you in a copy of Forgotten Armour instead?

@historybowsh.bsky.social You and Rob may be interested in this. Unfortunately the live version isn't until midnight UK time but it will be recorded on Facebook and Youtube. veteransbreakfastclub.org/event/joe-st...

A single radar set hidden in a tower in Judson College, Rangoon University, was the city's "gold dust". Bernard Kane helped install communications for the equipment that gave vital early warning as Japanese planes crossed from Thailand. #WW2History #Radar #Burma

This week we look at the extraordinary story of Bernard Kane, a last ditcher in Rangoon who escaped Burma not once but twice in 1942! Listen on your podcast app now.

Out today! Episode 3 of The Forgotten War podcast explores the brutal reality of Burma retreat. Discover the story of Bernard Kane, a civilian turned officer tasked with a harrowing mission of destruction in a doomed city. #WWII #Podcast #Burma

Tomorrow, join Jack and Rob as they dive into the heart of the Burma campaign. Hear the story of Bernard Kane, a "Last Ditcher" working in telecoms in Rangoon during the 1942 retreat (his old office pic1). Don’t miss this powerful account. #BurmaCampaign #WW2 #History

Witness a strategic turning point at the Salween River Gorge. Hear Tex Hill’s account of the mission that blocked the Japanese advance with a massive landslide, helping save China from invasion. A true legend. #FlyingTigers #WW2 #History

Listeners may work out that I’m not sold on the name Panda Bears as a fighting unit - what’s a good name they should have been called?

Not all AVG squadron names were fearsome! While the Adam & Eve's 'first pursuit' works very well and the Hell’s Angels sound the part, the Panda Bears are just too cuddly - Tex Hill had his badge personalised. Discover the stories behind these famous units in our new episode #Podcast #History #WW2

I think the mostly New Zealand Buffalo pilots were some of the bravest men in the 1942 campaign - outnumbered and in obsolete aircraft, they do make a mark on the Japanese air attacks.

The RAF’s role in Burma was defined by grit. 67 Squadron pilots like Vic Bargh fought in obsolete Buffaloes. Bargh once cleaned his oil-soaked windshield with a sock mid-dogfight before scoring a kill! Pure bravery in the face of the unknown #RAF #Burma #History

The "evil-looking" shark teeth on the P-40 Warhawk became a symbol of defiance. Our latest episode discusses how these iconic planes and their pilots scrambled in under two minutes to face Japanese bombers over Burma #WW2 #P40 #Aviation

In an attempt to try & grasp the enormity that faced the airmen trying to navigate/land the airstrips my Grandpa’s Chindit Cmd Pl built in the Naga Hills 1944, I’ve taken to the console. Impossible in clement conditions let alone under fire in full monsoon. Next level piloting. #Kohima #Nagaland

The cool vibe of the Flying Tigers was sometimes described as looking like they’d strayed onto a movie set. With cigars, Cokes, and Colt .45s, these privateers brought a unique brand of Americana to the Burma campaign. #FlyingTigers #WWII #History

Another top pod from Jack and Rob. A couple of book recommendations. The air war in SEAC gets mentioned in these books. In passing I have to say I am surprised that Kite’s books don’t get more attention. #histbookchat

The air war in 1942 is an incredibly dramatic battle against the odds, catch it now on your podcast app Listeners may also be able to detect that we had a lot of fun recording this …!

Out now! Series 3 Episode 1 takes you into the cockpits of the AVG, RAF, and CNAC. We delve into the fierce battles to protect the Burma Road and the iconic shark-nosed P-40s that defined the 1942 air war. #Podcast #WW2 #Aviation

Yay!

If you are interested at all in the Burma campaign, then this podcast is absolutely required listening.

From 200,000 men to over 2 million volunteers—the expansion of the Indian Army was staggering. Jack and Rob discuss how this growth transformed the army into a meritocracy that transcended traditional caste and ethnic lines to create a truly national Indian force. #SocialHistory #WW2 #IndianArmy

The Indian soldiers of IEF A were true warriors who served King and Empire with all they had to give, and more.

The perfect episode to drive the flag botherers to distraction.

Tomorrow, join Rob Lyman and Jack Bowsher as Series 3 of The Forgotten War Podcast continues. We explore the legendary Flying Tigers and the air war in 1942. Discover the pilots who held the line over Burma. #WWII #FlyingTigers #WW2

By 1945, nearly 50% of officers in the Indian Army were Indian, up from just 19% at the war’s start. We discuss this massive shift in leadership and how the Second World War served as a watershed moment for Indian nationhood and the professional officer class. #Leadership #HistoryPodcast #India

I’m very excited for this series. We are going big in the first episode, but you’ll just have to wait until Monday!

It’s out! Our wide ranging and detailed chat on the Indian Army, a bit of Great War sprinkled in, recruitment, motivations and much more, get it in your ear holes now!

Of course the best place you can get the best repro of a 14 Army slouch is Pukka Sahib! Contact them now on [email protected] to get yours!

Think the 14 Army slouch hat is Australian? Not directly - the origins of this iconic kit in 14 Army goes back to Gurkha regiments of the 1920s. Discover how this practical headgear became the universal symbol of the 14 Army across the jungles and mountains of Burma. #Gurkhas #Burma

In 1914, the Indian Corps arrived at Marseille just in time to save the BEF from potential collapse. This episode looks at the vital WWI legacy that forced the modernization of the Indian Army, preparing it for the brutal realities of the 1940s Burma campaign. #TheGreatWar #WW1 #MilitaryHistory

Was it the "British-Indian Army"? Rob and Jack tackle this common historical bugbear. Legally & practically, there was a British Army and an Indian Army—two separate forces with distinct but related identities. We explore how these roles shaped the path to independence #history #MilitaryHistory #ww2

An extraordinarily deep dive into aspects of Indian Army history.

It’s out! Our wide ranging and detailed chat on the Indian Army, a bit of Great War sprinkled in, recruitment, motivations and much more, get it in your ear holes now!

The wait is over! Series 3 Episode 1 is now live. Jack and Rob explore the origins of the Indian Army, moving from its role as an "Imperial Reserve" to becoming the largest volunteer force in history with over 2 million men. Tune in to the foundation of the war in the East. #NewEpisode #IndianArmy

Series 3 of the Forgotten War Podcast returns tomorrow! Join Jack Bowsher and Rob Lyman as they dive into the heart of the Burma campaign. We kick off with a deep look at the pre-war Indian Army, the massive volunteer force that would change history. Don't miss it! #ForgottenWar #BurmaCampaign #WW2

I’m very excited for this series. We are going big in the first episode, but you’ll just have to wait until Monday!

The Forgotten War Podcast returns! Join historians Jack Bowsher and Rob Lyman for Series 3 as they delve into the brutal and incredible story of the Burma Campaign. Prepare for a deep dive into the parched plains and monsoon jungles of the Second World War. New episodes from Monday! #ForgottenWar

I must have been on the nice list 🎅 @historybowsh.bsky.social

The FWP Christmas Special, recorded at IWM Podcast Live, is all about the important relationship between the battles in central Burma, and those taking place on the coastal Arakan region. Catch the discussion with Jack and Lucy on your podcast app now!

You can hear Burma 45 in 45 mins on the FWP Christmas Special now! Recording live at the @I_W_M And if you’re looking for a last minute gift, then Jack and Lucy’s books would make the ultimate pair on the liberation of Burma - both available on Amazon Prime for next day delivery 🚚

Our FWP Christmas Special is out now - the liberation of Burma in just 45 mins!

🚨🎄Out now! Christmas Special 🎄🚨 FWP at the IWM, with Jack and guest-host Lucy Betteridge Dyson, presenting Burma 1945 in 45 minutes (ish)! This was recorded live at the IWM Podcast Live Festival in November (apologies for the audio quality!)

Just 1 week until Christmas, why not get the gift of the greatest battle you’ve never heard of in Thunder Run? Or maybe find out how the Burma Campaign was not just infantry and jungle in Forgotten Armour: Tank Warfare in Burma Order now from Chiselbury tinyurl.com/bau9mre2 Amazon: amzn.eu/d/gN2QhPR

We are back! Our first recording session tonight was a very deep dive into the prewar Indian Army - when Jack and Rob get into it, they don’t mess around! You’ll get to hear it in January of course - make sure you follow to get updates on the new series, release dates, and much more.

Mr J says buy this book for Christmas! Thunder Run: Meiktila 1945: the greatest battle you’ve never heard of, blitzkrieg adjacent combined arms battle on the plains of Burma (it’s not just jungle y’know!) #ww2 #history #author #writer #tanks #india #burma #myanmar #historian #greatest #thunder #run

Very excited for series 3!

There’s rustling in the tree line as Jack, Rob, and Robbie return from a long range patrol deep in the jungle. Work has begun at FWP Towers. The games afoot! #india #burma #ww2 #myanmar #history #podcast #sww #japan #army #forgottenwarpod #fwp #jungle @rmmilitaryhistory.bsky.social

I can recommend both of Mr Bowsher’s books. Really excellent.