Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Editor’s Preface ix
4. Abbreviations xiii
5. Timeline of Key Events xv
6. Introduction 1
7. Part 1. THE SOLDIER: SAW RALPH’S STORY
8. 1. Early Life 13
9. 2. Japanese Occupation 21
10. 3. The Revolution Begins 32
11. 4. Walking across Burma 44
12. 5. Life as a Soldier 54
13. 6. Family 70
14. 7. Revolution Headquarters 76
15. 8. Psychological Warfare 92
16. 9. Life after the Revolution 102
17. Part 2. THE TEACHER: NAW SHEERA’S STORY
18. 10. Childhood 115
19. 11. Burman Harassment 120
20. 12. Bible School and Missionary Work 123
21. 13. Marriage 128
22. 14. Children 132
23. 15. The Karen Women’s Organization 142
24. 16. The Fall of Manerplaw 149
25. 17. Australia 158
26. References 165
27. Index 167