The Malayan Emergency: The Crucial Years: 1949-53

by Mark Forsdike

From 1948 through the 1950s British and Commonwealth forces fought a ruthless communist insurgency on the Malay peninsula. Thanks to sound generalship and the dedication and resilience of the officers and men, the security forces eventually broke the terrorists' resolve.

1st Battalion The Suffolk Regiment was just one of many British units involved in this successful campaign, known as the Malayan Emergency. Their tour between 1949 and 1953...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1399082248
• ISBN13: 9781399082242
• Release Date: June 2022
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Length: 256 Pages