Unto the Hills - by John Twells

It has been my privilege to correspond with some tremendous people. I am hoping to continue to do so at @unto-the-hills.bsky.social Thank you Chris Twells

[Unto the Hills - by John Twells @UntotheHills_]

Written by John Twells 1923-2006 as virtually autobiographical, although told in the third person (Sellers).A few incidents have been embellished and certain characters renamed or amalgamated. Lifelong friends photoed, stories told. Imphal 1944 seen from within a Gurkha Battalion

[Robert Lyman 🇺🇦 @robert_lyman]

Indian (and other Allied) soldiers escorting the Japanese surrender party in Singapore, 12 Sep 45.

It was Indians of the Indian Army that among others smashed the Japanese imperialists and ultimately won independence for India.

[Jack Bowsher - Thunder Run: Meiktila 1945 @HistoryBowsh]

This week is an important one - when Fourteenth Army turned back the Japanese invasion of India at the Battle of Imphal, with Kohima to follow next week.

You also won’t believe the state of Japanese leadership 🤦‍♂️

[Robert Lyman 🇺🇦 @robert_lyman]

Not a Bailey bridge but fascinating nevertheless. Every bullet & tin of bully heading into Manipur by land from 1942 crossed this bridge at Nichugard, the entrance outside Dimapur to the Naga Hills. Along this artery flowed the entire blood supply of the 14th Army fighting the Japanese in India in 1944 and then in Burma in 1945.

[Robert Lyman 🇺🇦 @robert_lyman]

How many of you knew that the Kingdom of Nepal gifted battalions of its own army to the Indian Army to help with the crisis against Japan? Many paid the ultimate sacrifice. The Shere Regiment in particular fought with distinction at #Kohima .

[Robert Lyman 🇺🇦 @robert_lyman]

One of my favourite ever writers https://t.co/WX2beu9jn9

[Robert Lyman 🇺🇦 @robert_lyman]

I’m at #Kohima today, rethinking the greatest battle.

Do have a listen to the pod: Episode #2 is out today @forgottenwarpod

[The Forgotten War Podcast: Burma Campaign WW2 @forgottenwarpod]

Not long now until we get started - Series 1 begins on Monday 3rd February.

Here is a teaser where Rob describes Japanese leadership ... errr ... arrangements ... at the Battle of Imphal.

@HistoryBowsh @robert_lyman

[The Gurkha Museum Trust @GurkhaMuseum]

Come along to the Gurkha Museum’s winter exhibition and see the world through the eye of the Gurkha. Free entrance with museum admission ticket, from 14 Jan until 1 Feb 2025. Find out more: https://t.co/BCZDqB69Uc

[Robert Lyman 🇺🇦 @robert_lyman]

Really enjoying reading this amazing story, in which 500 Indian POWs escape from a prison camp in France to Germany. It’s a crazy story really, the REAL Great Escape. It helps that @GheeBowman is a brilliant writer too @WeHaveWaysPod @TheBrownBeagle @HistoryPress

[Unto the Hills - by John Twells @UntotheHills_]

@ahistoryinart Thank you for your marvellous posts which been extremely enjoyable . Also they have been very educational
Chris Twells

[The Gurkha Museum Trust @GurkhaMuseum]

नयाँ वर्षको ���ुभकामना! Happy New Year!
From everyone here at the Gurkha Museum, we wish you a happy and prosperous 2025! We are so grateful for all the support this and we look forward to seeing you all in 2025.

[Robert Lyman 🇺🇦 @robert_lyman]

Jack and I have been working hard to produce 12 fascinating podcast episodes on the Burma Campaign. Do make tyre you sign in wherever you get your podcasts! First episode will be out in Feb, just when I’m back in India and Myanmar with @Sampan_Travel. Kindly sponsored by @TheBurmaStar and @guidltours

[The Kohima Educational Trust @KohimaEdTrust]

Announcing our first webinar of 2025! The Special Operations Executive & the Battle of Imphal - Thur 16th January 8pm with @robert_lyman & guest speaker @richard_duckett An exclusive for KET, Richard will showcase his brand new research for the first time.
https://t.co/jwMgCBZ5YY

[abu metha @abumetha]

The role of the local Naga population was crucial in the victory of the allied forces in the historic Battle of Kohima.

Here Mr. Alan Gemmell, Member of Parliament, highlights the battle ahead of Remembrance Day in the British Parliament.

Thank You @alangemmell. We still remember your visit with fond memories. Wishing you a successful tenure as a Member of Parliament. Best Wishes always.

[Robert Lyman 🇺🇦 @robert_lyman]

Catriona is a good friend, and as the daughter of Ursula Graham Bower has the most amazing stories to tell of Naga resistance to the Japanese, V Force and much more. This is not to be missed!

[Unto the Hills - by John Twells @UntotheHills_]

@KhalSir Sorry for the delay in my reply
Yes my father John Twells was born in Derby and returned to run Raymond’s News Agency with his partner Klaus Jacobi,
They were later by Neil Hallam whose Rams football reports will be very well known by older Rams fans
Chris Twells

[Unto the Hills - by John Twells @UntotheHills_]

J Twells1stG/R 19/9/44
“None of the papers(in England) know anything about the Burma campaign so I am writing to you at length about that
Mr bearer has brought me teatoast & honey. The latter is from his own hives.
Ghulam Hussein ‘bearer’ whose honey was sent to parents in Derby

[Robert Lyman 🇺🇦 @robert_lyman]

The quotation by Bill Slim is a very good way to describe what’s going on in Russia ⁦@HamishDBG⁩ https://t.co/Rz7WG6Vhbs

[Unto the Hills - by John Twells @UntotheHills_]

@JohnConstableRA It’s the right thing to do and thank you for you fabulous posts

[Unto the Hills - by John Twells @UntotheHills_]

@ahistoryinart Thank you for your wonderful posts