Banduk Jaldi Banduk! Quick, My Rifle!

""Banduk Jaldi Banduk! Quick, My Rifle!"" is a memoir written by Claude P. Jones, an American soldier who served in India during World War II. The book is a personal account of Jones' experiences as a member of the US Army's 5307th Composite Unit, also known as Merrill's Marauders. The unit was tasked with conducting guerrilla operations behind Japanese lines in Burma, and Jones provides a vivid and detailed description of the challenges and hardships that he and his fellow soldiers faced during their campaign. The book is divided into three parts. The first part describes Jones' journey to India and his initial training with the Marauders. The second part focuses on the unit's operations in Burma, including their battles with Japanese troops and their struggles with disease, hunger, and exhaustion. The third part recounts Jones' return to the United States and his efforts to readjust to civilian life after the war. Throughout the book, Jones provides a candid and often humorous perspective on his experiences. He describes the camaraderie and loyalty that developed among the Marauders, as well as the moments of fear and uncertainty that they faced. He also reflects on the impact that the war had on his own life and on the world as a whole. Overall, ""Banduk Jaldi Banduk! Quick, My Rifle!"" is a compelling and engaging memoir that offers a unique perspective on World War II. It provides a firsthand account of the challenges and sacrifices that soldiers faced during the war, as well as the resilience and courage that they demonstrated in the face of adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.