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We improvised

We improvised

Dr. Vanner discusses field hospitals in general and differentiates the three levels of hospitalization.

HMS <em>Dorchester</em> Sinks

HMS Dorchester Sinks

Mr. Howe talks about being in the water after his ship was sunk.

Learning the dangers of serving in the navy

Learning the dangers of serving in the navy

Mr. Howe talks about his ship being bombed while evacuating troops from Singapore, and about his next ship being sunk.

Dangerous return to England

Dangerous return to England

Mr. Howe talks about his return to England, and training there as a Lieutenant.

Enemy Strengths and Weakness

Enemy Strengths and Weakness

Mr. Sutherland-Brown says how their biggest threat was enemy ground fire. He also explains that the Japanese were very mobile but were out numbered and out armed.

Pressure on Airfield

Pressure on Airfield

Mr. Sutherland-Brown talks about the tactics they used to put pressure on the Japanese Airfields.

Starved of Supply

Starved of Supply

Mr. Sutherland-Brown explains how the Japanese just could not supply their troops.

Air Supply Underestimated

Air Supply Underestimated

Mr. Sutherland Brown talks about how the Japanese never really understood the importance of air supply, which put them at a disadvantage.

Operation Timing

Operation Timing

Mr. Sutherland-Brown describes how they sometimes operated around what they called the "moon period"

Costly Mistake

Costly Mistake

Mr. Sutherland-Brown talks about how the Japanese fighting tactics that were used in the Chin Hills, cost them a lot of men.

Crash and Rescue

Crash and Rescue

Mr. Sutherland-Brown talks about how some people were rescued after a crash.

Injury and Aircraft Damage

Injury and Aircraft Damage

Mr. Sutherland-Brown describes how he got injured during an attack and the effect it had on him as well as the aircraft.

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