1944 ⟶ Japanese Retreat from Imphal, India

The Japanese retreat from Imphal (India) with heavy losses; ...
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🇮🇳 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

🇯🇵 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

🛡️ 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 Retreat from India

The Japanese are now in total retreat from India.⟶
AsiaIndiaJapanese ArmyBurma CampaignRetreatMilitary DefeatAllied Victory

🇯🇵 Japanese Retreat Across Irrawaddy River

Japanese retreat across the Irrawaddy River in Burma with General Slim's troops in pursuit.⟶
Japanese Retreat Across Irrawaddy River (1945)
Burma CampaignIrrawaddy RiverJapanese retreatBritish ArmyGeneral SlimPacific Theater