We Too Can Die

In 1944 a special force called Chindits, trained and led by General Wingate, penetrated the Japanese lines in Burma by land and air. This force, consisting of hand-picked men, most of whom were volunteers, was divided into columns half a battalion strong with supporting groups of Air Force, Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers, and Burma Rifles. Based on a series of episodes experienced by the author in service, but using fictitious characters, comes this story which portrays most vividly the everyday life and the human drama around those who fought in this campaign.