1944 ⟶ Allies Capture Myitkyina

Allied U.S. and Chinese troops under Stilwell overcome a vig...

Year

1942

1944

🏝️ Japanese Troops Invade Solomon Islands

Japanese troops invade the Solomon Islands.⟶

JapanSolomon IslandsPacific TheaterMilitaryInvasionWWIIAsiaPacific

Japanese forces capture Migyaungye in Burma.⟶

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The Japanese cut The Burma Road with the capture of Lashio in Burma.⟶

JapanBurma RoadLashioBurmasupply linesAsiamilitarywarfare

Allied U.S. and Chinese troops under Stilwell overcome a vigorous Japanese defense and take Myitkyina, in northern Burma.⟶

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Allied troops take airfields at Myitkyina, Burma, an important air base; the struggle over the city itself will continue for nearly three months.⟶

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