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.