A Strange Campaign (Large Print) - by Russell Phillips (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>Madagascar provided the stunning backdrop for one of the strangest conflicts of the Second World War, when Britain fought against one of its former allies. This book details this fascinating but little-known period of military history.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Madagascar provided the stunning backdrop for one of the strangest conflicts of the Second World War - when Britain went head to head against one of its closest allies.</p><p>When British forces landed on the island in 1942, the enemy they faced wasn't German, Japanese or even Italian, this time the opposing forces were French.</p><p>Concerned that Japan might use Madagascar as a strategic base to disrupt the supply line to India, Britain was keen to take control of the island. However, the Vichy forces were keen to defend the French colony and prevent it becoming part of the British Empire.</p><p>A Strange Campaign: The Battle for Madagascar gives a detailed account of this fascinating but little-known period of military history. Even at the time, the conflict was a controversial one, pitting two colonial empires against each other.</p><p>However, it was also ground-breaking as it was the first time Allied forces had staged a major amphibious invasion. The lessons learned on the shores of Madagascar would prove to be invaluable two years later during the D-day landings in Normandy.</p><p>Military historian Russell Phillips examines the tactics used in the battle for Madagascar which included secret agents, dummy paratroopers and attempted bribery.</p><p>But just how did the British finally break down months of resistance by the French? And how did a tug-of-war over an island in the middle of the Indian ocean influence the rest of the Second World War?</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>Russell Phillips gives us a well-researched, enlightening, and skillfully detailed account of a little-known but clearly pivotal WWII operation that's suited for both curious laypersons and serious researchers.</p><p><em>- Steve Anderson, author of the Kaspar Brothers series and other WWII-era novels</em></p><p><br></p><p>Though it was a world war it is easy to overlook some corners of the conflict. Madagascar was strategically important and controlled by Vichy France. Phillips has done an excellent job drawing out the story of the British-led invasion of the island.</p><p><em>- Angus Wallace, host of the WW2 Podcast</em></p><br>
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