1944 ⟶ Allies Capture Myitkyina Airfields

Allied troops take airfields at Myitkyina, Burma, an importa...
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1944

✈️ Allies Capture Myitkyina Airfields

Allied troops take airfields at Myitkyina, Burma, an important air base; the struggle over the city itself will continue for nearly three months.⟶
Allies Capture Myitkyina Airfields (1944)
Burma CampaignMyitkyinaairfieldsstrategic importancemilitary basesSoutheast Asiaaerial warfarebattle

⚔️ Allies Capture Myitkyina

Allied U.S. and Chinese troops under Stilwell overcome a vigorous Japanese defense and take Myitkyina, in northern Burma.⟶
Allies Capture Myitkyina (1944)
BurmaMyitkyinaUS ArmyChinese ArmyJapanWarfareAsiaPacific TheaterWWIIStilwell