Quartered Safe Out Here: A Recollection of the War in Burma: A Recollection of the War in Burma Audiobook

" This is one of the best war memoirs I have ever read. George MacDonald Fraser, author of the "Flashman" series, wrote this book about his experiences in fighting the Japanese in Burma. While Fraser does not remember every detail of the military operations, he does remember the men he served with, the conversations they had, and the experiences they shared. "Quartered Safe Out There" is not a plea for peace or an exorcism of the author's post-traumatic demons like others in this genre, because it does not focus solely on the battles and the experiences of combat. Fraser writes fully about life in the wartime British 14th Army; he doesn't focus on any one aspect, so the good memories are shared as much as the bad ones. Fraser's ability to illustrate the camaraderie that existed between the men, both in battle and at rest is unparalleled. This book is often funny, occasionally sad, and ultimately worth reading. "

" One of the better personal biographies of WWII I have read. Fraser does an outstanding job of giving you the "being there" feel of the combat in Burma late in WWII. Well worth a read! "

" The author of the Flashman books reminisces about his days as a British footsoldier in Burma during WW II. Must be read out loud! (See if you can keep up with the Cumbrian accent, the Scottish accent, etc.) Well written. "

" This is, for my money, the very best memoir of a Burma soldier. Forget the glorious stories of special forces, the Chindits and others, this is the tale of a young British soldier, one of the last of Kipling's Imperial soldiers, lightly armed, but heavy on loyalty to mates, to platoon, and to the country. A truly awe-inspiring story that is as accurate a portrayal of soldiering in the 1500s as in the 1940s. "

" Interesting, well written in many places, but drags for me when dialog between the platoon members goes into regional accents. "

" This book reads as slow as molasses; I made it a third of the way through and ran out of patience. "

" Very insightful autobiographical account of part of the war in Burma. Grumpy Borders version of Band Of Brothers. "

" Hands down, the best first person memorial of service in WW2 "

" I've given this book to three WWII veterans and all have loved it. GMF goes to Burma as a 17 yr old private and ends up an officer. Incredible book. "

" I read this book about 15-20 years ago, and almost forgot how great it is. It seems they've changed its subtitle, the copy I have is subtitled "A recollection of the War in Burma." One of the best war memoirs ever written, highly recommended. "

" I loved this book and cracked up when I found out why the title. People at home in Britan thought it was safe out in Burma. Ha ha ha! His story is full on interesting detail and harrowing moments and increases my knowledge of an aspect of the war I knew little about. It is also very well written. "

" WWII memoir by author of the "Flashman" series isn't as good as those books, or Roald Dahl's WWII memoir "Going Solo." "

" Poignant, brutally honest, articulate, laced with a wry humor, this has to be one of the finest WW2 memoirs I've ever read. And I've read plenty. If you have an interest in military history, this one is well worth your time and money. "

" The autobiographical account of a British soldier in the late stages of the war in Burma. Brilliantly well written, it made me laugh, and struck cords as well. The characters in section nine are both comical, and very real. "

" MacDonald Fraser's time as a very young soldier in Burma. Very moving in parts. "

" Wonderful memoir of the Burma campaign by the author of the fantastic Flashman series. "

" Thoroughly enjoyed this. Along with Sledge's "With the Old Breed" probably the best WWII memoir I've read. The only thing keeping it from 5 stars is the author's occasional tendency to sermonize about how "things are these days" as compared to how they were during the War. "

" One of the better personal biographies of WWII I have read. Fraser does an outstanding job of giving you the "being there" feel of the combat in Burma late in WWII. Well worth a read! "

" Brilliant book about GMF's life as a young soldier, fighting the Japanese in the Pacific. Full of humour, comraderie and sorrow. One of my favorite writers!! R.I.P mate! "

" This book reads as slow as molasses; I made it a third of the way through and ran out of patience. "

" I've given this book to three WWII veterans and all have loved it. GMF goes to Burma as a 17 yr old private and ends up an officer. Incredible book. "