Japanese Invasion Of Burma

11th December, 1941: Japanese army of 35,000 soldiers invaded Burma. At the time, Burma was defended by a few units of the British Army.

March 1942: General William Slim given command of Allied troops in Burma. Joined by two Chinese armies. 2nd May, 1942: Allied commander in Burma, ordered a general retreat to India.

1943: General Slim makes failed attempt to recapture Akyab. Lord Mountbatten becomes head of Southeast Asia Command. March 1944: Successfull defence of Assam against Japanese Army.

24th February, 1944: Major General Frank Merrill attack 18th Japanese Division in Burma. General Joseph Stilwell gained control of Hakawing Valley.

5th March, 1944: Operation Thursday was launched. Chindits destroyed Japanese roads, railways, bridges and convoys.

Myitkyina was taken on 3rd August, 1944. Wanting taken in January, 1945. Meiktila on 4th March. Then Lashio. 3rd May, 1945: Operation Dracula began. Rangoon was taken on 6th May 1945.

World War Two

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