1944 ⟶ Japanese Forces Surround British at Imphal and Kohima

The Japanese drive on the Plain of Imphal, supposedly halted...
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⚔️ 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)
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🇯🇵 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)
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🇯🇵 Japanese Forces Cross Indian Border

Japanese forces cross the Indian border all along the Imphal front.⟶
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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)
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🇮🇳 Japanese Retreat from Imphal, India

The Japanese retreat from Imphal (India) with heavy losses; their invasion of India is over.⟶
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🇮🇳 Siege of Imphal Lifted

The Siege of Imphal is lifted after three months.⟶
Siege of Imphal Lifted (1944)
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