The Burma campaign was a series of battles fought in the British colony of Burma. It was part of the South-East Asian theatre of World War II and primarily involved forces of the Allies (mainly from the British Empire and the Republic of China, with support from the United States) against the invading forces of the Empire of Japan.

The Burma campaign in the South-East Asian Theatre of World War II was fought primarily by British Commonwealth, Chinese and United States forces [3] against the forces of Imperial Japan, who were assisted by the Burmese National Army, the Indian National Army, and to …

2011年2月17日 · When Japan entered the war on the side of the Axis powers in December 1941, her main aims were to acquire raw materials, particularly oil, rubber and tin and, through expansion of the so-called...

The fighting in the Burma campaign in 1944 was among the most severe in the South-East Asian Theatre of World War II. It took place along the borders between Burma and India, and Burma and China, and involved the British Commonwealth, Chinese and United States forces, against the forces of Imperial Japan and the Indian National Army.

Burma was a key strategic objective for the Japanese for two reasons. First, the Burmese city of Lashio was the southern terminus of the Burma Road, the main resupply route for Chinese during the Sino-Japanese War.

2024年2月27日 · School of Hard Knocks: the Development of Close Air Support in Burma during the Second World War. Slim Chance: The Pivotal Role of Air Mobility in the Burma Campaign. Stilwell's North Burma Campaign: a Case Study in Multinational Mission Command. Unconventional Warfare at the Operational Level: the Chindits in Burma in World War II

2023年5月4日 · Despite the passage of time, the Burma campaign provides penetrating insights into how the joint force may prevail in a contemporary conflict in the Indo-Pacific region. This article is organized into three parts.

Read detailed accounts of the key battles of the Burma Campaign. Enjoy the original stories written by members of the Allied Forces who fought in Burma. View the military maps used during the Campaign. View examples of Japanese propaganda …

The Burma Campaign spanned dense jungles, rugged mountains, and formidable rivers. Allied forces, including British, Indian, Chinese, and American troops, clashed with the Imperial Japanese Army in this harsh environment.

Track the progress of the Burma Campaign - from the rapid Japanese victories of 1941, to the desperate battles for the Indian towns of Kohima and Imphal. Then follow the course of the Allies as...