Robin, welcome to the forum. Have you read John Leyin's book, "Tell Them of Us. The Forgotten Army - Burma"? (Leijins Publishing, Stanford-le Hope, 2000. ISBN 0 9528789 3 3 hbk; 0 9528789 3 1 pbk.) It talks about his service in the 25th Dragoons, which might give you some insight into what it was all about. There have been quite a few books come out in recent years about the Burma campaign - at long last! My grandfather was in the 7th Indian Divn with the Royal Artillery. "For Hostilities Only", previously mentioned on the forum, discusses the history of armoured units formed during WW2, including the 25th Dragoons. I can put together a list of other books about Burma if you wish. Regards, David.
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