In 1944, the British Fourteenth Army and the Japanese Fifteenth Army clashed around the town of Imphal, Manipur, in North East India, in what has since been described as one of the greatest battles of the Second World War. This book is the first systematic mapping of the main scenes of the fighting in the critical Battle of Imphal. 'This excellent book is . . . detailed yet with an engaging narrative flow, and beautifully written . . . drawing in so many authentic Manipuri voices to the narrative . . . [I]t shines a new light on this significant part of India's modern history.' - Robert Lyman, Fellow, Royal Historical Society, UK 'An overlooked patch of history brilliantly brought to life! A magnificent tribute to Manipur and the gallant soldiers of a forgotten front.' - Lt. Gen. P.C. Bhardwaj (Retd.), Former Vice Chief of Army Staff of India '[A]n invaluable guide in any effort to build WWII tourism in Manipur, Nagaland and the Northeast region.' - Pradip Phanjoubam, Editor, Imphal Free Press, India