The book "Death Was Our Bedmate 155 Lanarkshire Yeomanry Field Regiment and the Japanese 1941-1945" tells the story of the 155th Lanarkshire Yeomanry Field Regiment, a British Army unit that fought against the Japanese during World War II. The book focuses on the experiences of the soldiers who served in the regiment and their struggles against the harsh conditions of war, including the challenges they faced in Burma and Singapore. The author, John Parker, was a member of the regiment and draws on his own experiences and those of his fellow soldiers to paint a vivid picture of life on the front lines. The book begins with an introduction to the men of the 155th Lanarkshire Yeomanry Field Regiment, many of whom were farmers and laborers from Scotland before the war. The author describes how these ordinary men were transformed into soldiers, equipped with the latest technology available at the time, including artillery, machine guns, and mortars. The reader is taken through the rigors of training, the camaraderie among the soldiers, and the sense of purpose that drove them forward. As the war began, the regiment was deployed to Burma, where they faced some of the toughest fighting of the war. The author describes the brutal conditions of the jungle, the relentless heat and humidity, and the constant threat of disease and malnutrition. Despite these challenges, the soldiers persevered, driven by their sense of duty and loyalty to one another.

''