1943 ⟶ Chindits Begin Burma Incursion

The Chindits (a "long range penetration group") under Britis...
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🚩 Japan Enters Rangoon, Burma

Japanese troops entered Rangoon, Burma, which was abandoned by the British two days earlier. It appears that the Japanese are in control of Java, Burma, and New Guinea.⟶
Japan Enters Rangoon, Burma (1942)
BurmaRangoonInvasionJapanese OffensiveSoutheast AsiaMilitary Occupation

🪖 Chindits Begin Burma Incursion

The Chindits (a "long range penetration group") under British General Orde Wingate begin an incursion into Burma.⟶
Chindits Begin Burma Incursion (1943)
ChinditsBurmaOrde WingateBritish ArmySpecial ForcesSoutheast AsiaGuerrilla Warfare

🛤️ Chindits Cut Railway in Burma

Chindits under Wingate cut the railway line between Mandalay and Myitkyina.⟶
Chindits Cut Railway in Burma (1943)
BurmaChinditsmilitary campaignAsiarailwayWingateWWII

🪖 Chindits Continue Operations in Burma

Wingate's Chindits continue their localised strikes in Burma.⟶
Chindits Continue Operations in Burma (1943)
UKBurmaChinditsguerrilla warfaremilitaryAsiaWingatespecial forces

🪖 Chindits Conduct Successful Raids in Burma

Wingate's Chindits make several successful forays in Burma.⟶
BurmaChinditsWingateBritish ArmyGuerilla WarfareSoutheast AsiaSpecial OperationsJapanese Army