The Jungle Survival Pocket Manual 1939–1945: Instructions on Warfare, Terrain, Endurance and the Dangers of the Tropics

During World War II, Allied soldiers posted to South-East Asia and the Pacific were faced with not only a determined enemy, but living and fighting in the unfamiliar environment of the tropical jungle. Operating in small units, without logistics support and with limited visibility, men had to be tough, disciplined and self0reliant, using the jungle to their advantage. The Allied armies produced official training manuals and guides covering not only jungle warfare, but also 'jungle lore': identifying noises, finding safe food, avoiding booby traps, treating tropical diseases, and moving through the jungle without being detected. With introductions by expert Alan Jeffreys, this book brings together some of the official manuals and information that enabled the Allies to survive the jungles of Asia and the Pacific and win the war.