{"product_id":"official-history-of-the-indian-armed-forces-in-the-second-world-war-1939-45","title":"OFFICIAL HISTORY OF THE INDIAN ARMED FORCES IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR 1939-45 edited by Bisheshwar Prasad","description":"\u003cp\u003eOFFICIAL HISTORY OF THE INDIAN ARMED FORCES IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR 1939-45: History of the Indian Air Force 1933-45\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eedited by Bisheshwar Prasad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003cbr\u003eFormat: small cloth board hardcover with dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePublished: Combined Inter-Services Historical Section India \u0026amp; Pakistan 1961, 1st edition\u003cbr\u003eSize (mm): 165 w x 255 h x 20 d\u003cbr\u003ePages: 194\u003cbr\u003eSKU: A5\/2604\/0675\/B938\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT\u003cbr\u003eA comprehensive, meticulously documented account of the Indian Air Force's formative years and its rapid expansion during World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume traces the service from its modest beginnings when it consisted of a single flight of Westland Wapitis—through its pre war training, organizational development, and early operational challenges. Drawing heavily on official records, it details how the IAF evolved into a capable, multi squadron force engaged across the subcontinent and Southeast Asia, particularly in the Burma campaign, where it played a crucial role in reconnaissance, close support, and air supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated with monochrome images and maps, includes several fold-out maps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003eImmaculate with light wear\/fading on dust jacket, no stamps or inscriptions, pages near new. Images depict all need to know detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREMARKS\u003cbr\u003eScarce worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unicorn Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55452737306916,"sku":null,"price":189.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/1901\/6740\/files\/imagescomingsoon.jpg?v=1787169984","url":"https:\/\/unicornbooks.co.nz\/products\/official-history-of-the-indian-armed-forces-in-the-second-world-war-1939-45","provider":"Unicorn Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}