1944 ⟶ British Troops Secure Road from Imphal to Kohima

British troops force open the road from Imphal to Kohima in ...
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🛡️ British Troops Secure Road from Imphal to Kohima

British troops force open the road from Imphal to Kohima in India.⟶
British Troops Secure Road from Imphal to Kohima (1944)
IndiaUKBurma CampaignImphalKohimaMilitary CampaignRoadsBattle

🇯🇵 Japanese Offensive Begins at Imphal, India

Japanese begin an invasion attempt on India, starting a four-month battle around Imphal.⟶
Japanese Offensive Begins at Imphal, India (1944)
IndiaImphalJapanese ArmyInvasionSoutheast AsiaBattleBritish ArmyBurma Campaign

⚔️ Japanese Forces Surround British at Imphal and Kohima

The Japanese drive on the Plain of Imphal, supposedly halted, proves strong enough to surround British forces at Imphal and Kohima, in India.⟶
Japanese Forces Surround British at Imphal and Kohima (1944)
IndiaImphalKohimaJapanBritish forcesBurma campaignbattleAsiaoffensiveencirclement

🇮🇳 Japanese Retreat from Imphal, India

The Japanese retreat from Imphal (India) with heavy losses; their invasion of India is over.⟶
ImphalIndiaJapanese RetreatBurma CampaignEastern FrontAllied VictoryMilitary CampaignJapanese Defeat

🇮🇳 Siege of Imphal Lifted

The Siege of Imphal is lifted after three months.⟶
Siege of Imphal Lifted (1944)
Burma CampaignImphalSiegeBritish VictoryIndia1944Japanese OffensiveAsia

🇬🇧 Battle of Kohima Ends with British Victory

In the Burma Campaign, the Battle of Kohima ends with a British victory.⟶
Battle of Kohima Ends with British Victory (1944)
Burma CampaignBattle of KohimaBritish Victory1944Japanese OffensiveAsiaMilitary VictoryIndia