{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a22b52017f169d6433fb960/6a22b56414e465e5ceb75158?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"259.  Burma - The Forgotten Victory","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6a22b52017f169d6433fb960/c5ba1b453faa87b0297c649a49a1e6eb.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of Battleground 45, Saul David is joined by renowned historian Rob Lyman who delves into the often-overlooked but crucial British campaign in Burma during 1945. rob describes the complex narrative of the Fourteenth Army's relentless push against the Japanese, culminating in hard-fought victories in Meiktila and Mandalay, and the eventual recapture of Rangoon.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode shines a light on the logistical nightmares, and the sheer determination of the \"Forgotten Army.\" Discover how General Slim's strategic brilliance and the resilience of his multi-national forces turned the tide in Southeast Asia.</p><p><br></p><p>If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - battlegroundukraine@gmail.com</p><p>Producer: James Hodgson</p><p>X: @PodBattleground</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href=\"https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices\">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>","author_name":"Goalhanger"}