Forgotten Armies is dedicated to increasing the public's awareness of the often times over looked conflicts (1939-1945) of British and Commonwealth forces in Asia and the Pacific. Their contributions are frequently overshadowed by those of the amazing American campaigns, but theirs are no less impressive.
     The British, in Burma, fought the longest campaign of the War . Fighting disease, poor supply and the Japs, they battled over an area roughly the size of Western Europe. In Burma, Operations were no less impressive than those in France with glider landings, commando forays in force, and brilliant attacks and defense. The Tommy and his allies (3/4 of the army were non British) fighting on foot, through the dark stinking jungle, over the pleasant hills and across the vast dry belt, were the ones upon whose backs, victory was carried.
     The Australians, in those dark days of 1941 watched as the Japanese approached their island. Darwin was Bombed, New Guinea was invaded, the only troops left were those of the Militia who fought for time as the government blew the recall. In the Middle East, the weathered veterans of the AIF boarded ships and sailed for home. These were the defenders of Tobruk, the men who had held against Rommel. From desert to Jungle they rushed home to defend their country. On the Jungle sloops of the Kokoda Trail, the nation of Australia would find its identity, fighting to save its self from the threat of Japanese invasion, fighting for Australia, instead of Britain.

Through the living history portrayal of two units that participated in these campaigns, Forgotten Armies hopes to keep the memory alive, of the forgotten theaters of World War II. Anyone interested in becoming a member of our organization should please contact us.