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Defeat into Victory

Battling Japan in Burma and India, 1942-1945

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Defeat into Victory

By: Field-Marshal Viscount William Slim, David W. Hogan Jr. - introduction
Narrated by: Nigel Patterson
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Field Marshal Viscount Slim (1891-1970) led shattered British forces from Burma to India in one of the lesser-known but more nightmarish retreats of World War II. He then restored his army's fighting capabilities and morale with virtually no support from home and counterattacked. His army's slaughter of Japanese troops ultimately liberated India and Burma.

The first edition of Defeat into Victory, published in 1956, was an immediate sensation selling 20,000 copies within a few days. This is an updated version with a new introduction by David W. Hogan Jr.

©1956 Viscount William Slim (P)2021 Tantor Military Wars & Conflicts World War II War British History
Detailed Account • Humble Leader • Superb Narration • Excellent Memoir • Valuable Perspective • Insightful History
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A surprisingly human look at a man commanding an army that could safely be called the unwanted step child of the Allied effort in Ww2.

A leader uniquely suited to the theater he was assigned.

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Should be read with a map in hand, or a firm grasp of Burmese geography.
For military lessons, examine the afterword.
Great style and performance.

instructive and Detailed account of the Burma War

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If there were one book the I could make required reading for military cadets and leaders, this would be it. Field Marshall Slim is surely the most humble man ever to hold that rank in any army. His writing style is engaging and informative, and the gentleman who performed the reading is masterly. One of the best books I have listened to on Audible.

Should be required reading

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Narration is clear.

What an entirely likable, competent, humble, smart, compassionate, brave leader. An object lesson to be sure.

No wonder his soldiers loved him.

Exemplary leadership

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Having read around 50 books about WWII in the past few years I can confidently say that this is one of the best. It was written by a person with better knowledge of it's specific subject that maybe anyone else could possibly have. It is a human book written by a person unusually humble given what he accomplished.

Top notch

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this is an incredibly detailed account from the standpoint of field Marshal Williams Slim whom commanded troops in Burma and faced incredible challenges from terrain, Japanese troops, and higher command but still over came the odds because of the brave men under his command. Such an amazing read!

Incredibly Detailed

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General Slim should be ranked as one of the most exceptional and successful Generals of the Second World War. Tenacious, humble, and loved by his soldiers, He accomplished the nearly impossible, against unimaginable obstacles.

Exceptional Story of an Exceptional General

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Viscount Slim’s book Defeat into Victory gives an in-depth perspective on leadership during the dark days of the Burma campaign and its victory. I recommend this book for young leaders, whether they are in the military or not.

A quiet professional

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The amount of detail was amazing , The book outlined the campaign from the beginning to the end

Excellent account of a theatre of ww2 that many Americans know little about of

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Narration was incredie! A must read for military history and any officer now serving

Excellent!

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