25. Discussing the Burma Campaign and 'Thunder Run: Meiktila 1945' during the Second World War with Jack Bowsher

On this episode, Mark welcomes fellow podcaster Jack Bowsher form the Forgotten War Burma WW2 Pod to the syndicate to discuss the Second World War Burma campaign towards Meiktila in 1945. That the Imperial Japanese Army is not finished, indeed, many of the units involved had not been fully part of the disastrous 1944 campaigns to Imphal and Kohima. However, the Allies, and in particularly Field Marshal Slim and the 14th Army, are becoming comfortable with being surrounded, using air superiority to ensure supply and then creating equipment overmatch with the Japanese, in particular regarding armour. Jack discusses the campaign and places it into the context of being the original 'Thunder Run' of armour to take the supply hub at Meiktila, catching the Japanese off guard who are focussing on Mandalay, and then holding until relieved. A fabulous dive into his research and latest book, this episode is not to be missed for anyone interested in the Burma campaigns of World war Two.From the macro to the micro topics of history, The History Syndicate Podcast is the forum for all with a common interest in all things history.The views expressed are those of the author and guest. They do not necessarily represent any views of any other organisation or institution.Hosted by Mark Martin.With Jack Bowsher.Edited by Mark Martin.Music: Throughout History available via Podcastle.Audio: Mixed using Podcastle.Cover Art and images created using Canva and Canva DreamLab AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.