Memoirs of the Four-Foot Colonel

The Commander-in-Chief of the Burmese Army, nicknamed the "four-foot Colonel," offers an account of his nation's struggle for independence from a unique perspective. General Dun describes his background, his early life and training (in England and India), and his involvement with the Burmese nationalist movement. He also explains his position in the struggles between the emerging Burmese nation and various minority groups such as the Karens, of which he was a member. This third-person account is filled with humor and insight and allows the reader a rare glimpse into the mind of a powerful personality.

Author: Smith Dun
Publisher: Southeast Asia Program Publications
Published: 01/01/1980
Pages: 126
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 10.75h x 8.25w x 0.32d
ISBN: 9780877271130

About the Author

General Smith Dun (11 November 1906 - 1979) was the commander-in-chief of the Burmese Army.