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28/01/2009 19:59:29
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Skipparto
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I have recntly been reading a book on the Burma campaign by John Latimer which talks about the Chindits.....Were the Commando's classed as the Chindits or were they a seperate unit? The book is very detailed and at times a bit confusing for me but is a fantastic read, one I would highly recommend, but I just wonder whether or not the chindits and commandos are the same thing???
Any help is always greatly apprecieated!!
Mark Skipper
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28/01/2009 20:15:06
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Anonymous
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Mark - have a look at this link. should explain all
http://www.chindits.info/
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28/01/2009 21:59:19
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NIC
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Mark, Further to the previous answer, The Chindits were not Commandos in the true sense, although they were trained in some commando techniques.
142 Commando Company served with the Chindits (see previous posts regarding 142 Commando Company)
Regards,
Nick
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Nick Collins,
Commando Association Historical Archivist & Photographer.
Proud son of Cpl Mick Collins, 5 Troop, No5 Cdo
"Truly we may say of them, when shall their glory fade?"
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