Description
Between 1824 and 1885 Britain and Burma fought in three deadly struggles
The first was the longest and most expensive war in British Indian history the second was criticized at the time as being caused by gunboat diplomacy and the third led to the removal of Burmas Konbaung dynasty and the incorporation of Burma into the British Raj
These wars were fraught with military blunders and incompetence
Why did the tensions arise initially and how did the first battles begin How were Burmese forces able to resist the powerful armaments of their opponents for so long And what were the implications of this controversial war for the British
The Burma Wars 18241886 uses a vast assortment of contemporary sources to build up a vivid picture of the clashes highlighting the courage and perseverance of the men who fought for both sides in difficult conditions
The Times described Bruces books as well researched with a keen eye for historical detail
The Burma Wars 18241886 is a brilliant account of one of the conflicts that led to the formation of the British Empire It is part of the series Conflicts of Empire which also includes Retreat from Kabul and Six Battles for India
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