1942Japan Cuts Burma Road

The Japanese cut The Burma Road with the capture of Lashio i...
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1942
1945

🇲🇲 Japanese Invasion of Burma Begins

Japanese Invasion of Burma Begins (1941)
JapanBurmaInvasionSoutheast AsiaPacific TheaterUKWarMilitary

🚧 Japan Cuts Burma Road

The Japanese cut The Burma Road with the capture of Lashio in Burma.
Japan Cuts Burma Road (1942)
JapanBurma RoadLashioBurmasupply linesAsiamilitarywarfare

🇲🇲 Japanese Capture of Migyaungye, Burma

Japanese forces capture Migyaungye in Burma.
Japanese Capture of Migyaungye, Burma (1942)
JapanBurmaAsiainvasionmilitaryoccupationSouth East AsiaWorld War IIstrategic

🛣️ Burma Road and Ledo Road Linkage Complete

The whole Burma Road is now opened as the Ledo Road linkage with India is complete.
Burma Road and Ledo Road Linkage Complete (1945)
Burma RoadLedo RoadSupply RouteChinaIndiaLogisticsMilitaryWorld War IIAsia

🛡️ Battle of Meiktila Ends; Road to Rangoon Cleared

Battle of Meiktila, Burma comes to an end with General Slim's troops overwhelming the Japanese; the road to Rangoon is now cleared.
Battle of Meiktila Ends; Road to Rangoon Cleared (1945)
BurmaMeiktilabattleRangoonUKJapanesemilitaryBurma CampaignAsiaAllies

🎌 Japanese Surrender in Burma

Japanese armies in Burma surrender at Rangoon ceremonies.
SurrenderJapanBurmaMyanmarRangoonMilitaryAsiaUKPost-WarEnd of War