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1941–1945 campaign during World War II
The Burma campaign was a series of battles fought in the British colony of Burma as part of the South-East Asian theatre of World War II. It primarily
Burma_campaign
South-East Asian theatre of World War II
The Burma campaign in the South-East Asian theatre of World War II was fought primarily by British Commonwealth, China and United States forces against
Burma_campaign_(1944–1945)
London-based non-governmental organisation (NGO)
Burma Campaign UK (BCUK; Burmese: ဘားမားကမ်ပိန်း ယူကေ) founded in 1991 is a London-based non-governmental organisation (NGO) that aims to achieve the restoration
Burma_Campaign_UK
Aspect of the South-East Asian Theatre of World War II
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
Burma_campaign_(1944)
Part of World War II
of the region, marked by fierce fighting in challenging terrain. The Burma campaign was strategically significant, as it was linked to the war in China
Japanese_invasion_of_Burma
Pacific War campaign during World War II
The Burma campaign in the South-East Asian Theatre of World War II took place over four years from 1942 to 1945. During the first year of the campaign, the
Burma_campaign_(1942–1943)
U.S. military designation for U.S. forces in Asia
China Burma India Theater (CBI) was the United States military designation during World War II for the China and Southeast Asian or India–Burma (IBT)
China_Burma_India_theater
The campaign at the China–Burma border (simplified Chinese: 中缅边境作战; traditional Chinese: 中緬邊境作戰) was a series of battles fought along the China–Burma border
1960–1961 campaign at the China–Burma border
1960–1961_campaign_at_the_China–Burma_border
Qing dynasty war of expansion (1765 - 1769)
The Sino-Burmese War (Chinese: 清緬戰爭; Burmese: တရုတ်-မြန်မာ စစ်ပွဲများ), also known as the Qing invasions of Burma or the Myanmar campaign of the Qing dynasty
Sino-Burmese_War
U.S. organization
The United States Campaign for Burma (USCB) is a U.S.-based organization that evolved out of the Free Burma Coalition founded by Maung Zarni. Founders
U.S._Campaign_for_Burma
Campaigns of the Pacific War in Southeast Asia
of World War II consisted of the campaigns of the Pacific War in the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Indochina, Burma, India, Malaya, and Singapore between
South-East Asian theatre of World War II
South-East_Asian_theatre_of_World_War_II
United Kingdom military campaign medal for service in the Second World War
The Burma Star is a military campaign medal, instituted by the United Kingdom in May 1945 for award to British and Commonwealth forces who served in the
Burma_Star
Military unit
Southern Front of the Burma Campaign. Ramree Island lies off the Burma coast and was captured along with the rest of Southern Burma, during the early stages
Indian Army during World War II
Indian_Army_during_World_War_II
British statesman and admiral (1900–1979)
Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma (born Prince Louis of Battenberg; 25 June 1900 – 27 August 1979), commonly
Lord_Mountbatten
Revolutionary army formed in 1941
The Burma Independence Army (BIA) was a pro-Japanese and revolutionary army that fought for the end of British rule in Burma by assisting the Japanese
Burma_Independence_Army
WWII Japanese Thai–Burma railway
troops and weapons in the Burma campaign of World War II. It completed the rail link between Bangkok, Thailand, and Rangoon, Burma. The name used by the Imperial
Burma_Railway
Japanese general (1893–1959)
monument to the fallen of the Imphal Campaign in Matsuyama, Ehime and in Shonai, Yamagata. Allen, Louis (2000) [1984]. Burma: The Longest War 1941–45. London:
Kōtoku_Satō
Period of Burmese history from 1942 to 1945
The Japanese occupation of Burma was the period between 1942 and 1945 during World War II, when Burma was occupied by the Empire of Japan. The Japanese
Japanese_occupation_of_Burma
1942 military campaign of World Ward II
Yunnan-Burma Road (18 March – 24 May 1942; Chinese: 滇緬路戰役) was the name of the Chinese intervention to aid their British allies in the 1942 Burma Campaign.
Battle of the Yunnan–Burma Road
Battle_of_the_Yunnan–Burma_Road
Investment holdings company in Lebanon
International Finance Corporation (IFC) in Irrawaddy Green Towers. The Burma Campaign UK placed M1 Group, along with Google, Apple and many other international
M1_Group
Burmese politician (born 1945)
article contains Burmese script. Without proper rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols instead of Burmese script. Aung San
Aung_San_Suu_Kyi
1945 film by Raoul Walsh
Objective, Burma! is a 1945 American war film that is loosely based on the six-month raid by Merrill's Marauders in the Burma Campaign during the Second
Objective,_Burma!
Battle of the Second Sino-Japanese War
Northern Burma and Western Yunnan (Chinese: 滇西緬北戰役 October 1943 – March 1945) was the name of the Chinese campaign with their allies in the 1943–45 Burma Campaign
Battle of Northern Burma and Western Yunnan
Battle_of_Northern_Burma_and_Western_Yunnan
Irish singer-songwriter (born 1973)
Freedom Campaign, the Burma Campaign UK, and the U.S. Campaign for Burma to free Burmese democracy movement leader Aung San Suu Kyi. He campaigned for her
Damien_Rice
Road linking Burma (Myanmar) with southwestern China opened in 1938
The Burma Road (Chinese: 滇缅公路) was a road linking Burma (now known as Myanmar) with southwest China. Its terminals were Lashio, Burma, in the south and
Burma_Road
Republic of China general (1904–1942)
the Second Sino-Japanese War and the Burma Campaign. He was wounded in battle while returning to China from Burma, and died in May 1942. He was posthumously
Dai_Anlan
claimed victory) Battle of Changsha (1942) January 1942 Battle of Yunnan-Burma Road March 1942 Battle of Toungoo Battle of Yenangyaung Battle of Zhejiang-Jiangxi
List of military engagements of the Second Sino-Japanese War
List_of_military_engagements_of_the_Second_Sino-Japanese_War
British Army field marshal, Governor-General of Australia, and author (1891–1970)
War he led the Fourteenth Army, the so-called "forgotten army" in the Burma campaign. After the war he became the first British officer who had served in
William Slim, 1st Viscount Slim
William_Slim,_1st_Viscount_Slim
Yunnan-Burma Road Battle of Tachiao Battle of Oktwin Battle of Toungoo Battle of Yenangyaung Operation Jaywick Burma Campaign 1942–43 Arakan Campaign 1942–1943
List_of_World_War_II_battles
Sectarian conflict in western Myanmar since 1947
differentiation between the Rakhine Buddhists and Rohingya Muslims. During the Burma campaign in World War II, Rohingya Muslims, who were allied with the British
Rohingya_conflict
Chinese general (1900–1990)
Japanese troops in the 1937 Battle of Shanghai and in 1943–1944 during the Burma campaign; his New 1st Army was known as the "Best Army under heaven" (天下第一軍)
Sun_Li-jen
Battle of World War II in Burma
Second World War as part of the offensive on the Southern Front in the Burma campaign and was conducted by the XV Indian Corps. Ramree Island, part of Arakan
Battle_of_Ramree_Island
the Burma campaign to drive Japan out of the British colony; involving a million troops at its peak, drawn primarily from British India, the campaign was
Military history of the United Kingdom during World War II
Military_history_of_the_United_Kingdom_during_World_War_II
British Army officer (1909–1945)
North Africa, and then in Burma, since he did not want to fight against Germany. Mitford was killed on 30 March 1945 in Burma, while serving with the Devonshire
Tom_Mitford
Anglo-Indian hunter, naturalist and author (1875–1955)
Corbett served as an instructor in jungle survival for troops of the Burma campaign during the Second World War. Dismayed by the febrile atmosphere surrounding
Jim_Corbett
British colonial regiment raised in Burma
collection. 70th Burma Rifles / 85th Burman Rifles 20th Burma Rifles Burma Rifles Rothwell, Steve (2001-10-21). "The Burma Rifles, Burma Campaign Website". Retrieved
Burma_Rifles
American soldier and journalist (1916–2005)
exploits during the Burma Campaign of World War II. His articles for Yank, the Army Weekly describing the Marauders' campaign's record-setting marches
David Richardson (American journalist)
David_Richardson_(American_journalist)
Battle between Japanese and Allied forces in 1944
forces at Imphal were relieved, the battle was the turning point of the Burma campaign, part of the South-East Asian theatre of World War II. The Japanese
Battle_of_Imphal
Heavy howitzer
Regiment – 2 gun section during Burma Campaign 8th (Belfast) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment – 2 gun section during Burma Campaign 52nd (London) Heavy Anti-Aircraft
BL_7.2-inch_howitzer
United States Army general (1903–1955)
Marauders, officially the 5307th Composite Unit (provisional), in the Burma Campaign of World War II. Merrill's Marauders came under General Joseph Stilwell's
Frank_Merrill
T. R. Sundaram, set during the Burma Campaign and starring K. L. V. Vasantha in the lead role of the female spy Burma Victory (1945) - British film En
List_of_films_set_in_Myanmar
Long-range raiding force of the Army of India during WW2
British and Indian armies which saw action in 1943–1944 during the Burma Campaign of World War II. Brigadier (later Major-General) Orde Wingate formed
Chindits
1944 battle around Kohima, Nagaland, India
low". The increasing dominance of Allied airpower by this stage of the Burma campaign was a major factor in helping the Allies turn the tide of the war in
Battle_of_Kohima
Qing dynasty official (1720–1770)
fourth and last invasion of Burma in the Sino-Burmese War. Prior to his appointment as the commander-in-chief of the Burma campaign, Fuheng was chief grand
Fuheng
Burmese humanitarian organization
alleviate the long-running campaign of violence by the military junta, the State Peace and Development Council, against Myanmar's ethnic minorities. FBR trains
Free_Burma_Rangers
Chinese general (1904–1981)
Expeditionary Force in Burma in the Battle of Yunnan-Burma Road from mid March to early June 1942, during the Burma Campaign under Lieutenant General
Du_Yuming
Historical area on the eastern coast of the Bay of Bengal
conducted by Allied forces against the Japanese as part of the Burma Campaign. After Burma became independent in 1948, Arakan saw a movement for autonomy
Arakan
Engineering arm of the Indian Army
Railways were recruited into this Corps to participate in Britain's Burma Campaign. After Partition in 1947, British officers continued to hold the post
Corps_of_Engineers_(India)
1937–1945 conflict in East Asia
insistence that China send more and more troops to Indochina for use in the Burma Campaign was seen by Chiang as an attempt to use Chinese manpower to defend British
Second_Sino-Japanese_War
Topics referred to by the same term
also refer to: Burma (film), a 2014 Indian film Burma (wargame), a 1975 board wargame that simulates the Burma campaign of World War II Burma VJ, a 2008 Danish
Burma_(disambiguation)
British veterans' association
The Burma Star Association is a British veterans' association for ex-servicemen and women of all services who served in the Burma Campaign of World War
Burma_Star_Association
Protests against the February 2021 coup
Burmese script. Without proper rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols instead of Burmese script. Protests in Myanmar,
Myanmar protests (2021–present)
Myanmar_protests_(2021–present)
Desert Campaign. By 1943, the war was being fought in several theatres, including the Pacific, North Africa and Southeast Asia. The Burma campaign of the
List of Second World War Victoria Cross recipients
List_of_Second_World_War_Victoria_Cross_recipients
Country in Southeast Asia
contains Burmese script. Without proper rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols instead of Burmese script. Myanmar, officially
Myanmar
the China Burma India Theater. Indians fought throughout the world, including in the European theatre against Germany, North African Campaign against fascist
India_in_World_War_II
Infantry division of the Indian Army during World War II
the 5th Division had been shipped to India and took part in the campaign in Burma, initially deployed to the Arakan front. After the Japanese had been
5th_Infantry_Division_(India)
Indian air force officer
(Fighter) Operational Training Unit RAF, Risalpur. He served in the Burma campaign, flying Hurricanes. For a short while he was posted to No. 20 Squadron
Ranjan_Dutt
World War II China Burma India Theater Pacification of Manchukuo Aerial engagements of the 1931-1945 Sino-Japanese War Burma campaign South-East Asian theatre
List of battles involving Korea
List_of_battles_involving_Korea
Pakistani General (1912–1993)
into the British Indian Army in 1934, Khan saw active combat in the Burma campaign during World War II. Displaying bravery and gallantry, he was recommended
Akbar Khan (general, born 1912)
Akbar_Khan_(general,_born_1912)
Infantry regiment of the Indian Army
raised in December 1942. The newly raised 1 Bihar saw action in the Burma Campaign. The battalion was part of the famous Lushai Brigade and captured Haka
Bihar_Regiment
Military conflict
Zone (1382–1454)". SOAS Bulletin of Burma Research. 4 (2). Liew, Foon Ming (1996). "The Luchuan-Pingmian Campaigns (1436–1449) in the Light of Official
Luchuan–Pingmian_campaigns
Engagements near the end of the Burma Campaign during WWII
near the end of the Burma campaign during World War II. Collectively, they are sometimes referred to as the Battle of Central Burma. Despite logistical
Battle of Meiktila and Mandalay
Battle_of_Meiktila_and_Mandalay
Military unit
occupied Hong Kong, and served with the British in India and Burma during the Burma Campaign of World War II. Following the surrender of Hong Kong in December
Hong_Kong_Volunteer_Company
Japanese Invasion of India in 1944
driven the British, Indian and Chinese troops out of Burma. When the monsoon rains stopped campaigning, the British and Indian troops had occupied Imphal
Operation_U-Go
Military campaign in Arakan during World War II
The Arakan campaign of 1942–1943 was the first tentative Allied attack into Burma, following the Japanese invasion of Burma earlier in 1942, during the
Arakan_campaign_(1942–1943)
in the East African campaign against the Italians, in the Madagascar campaign against the Vichy French, and in the Burma campaign against the Japanese
World_War_II_by_country
Combined military forces of Myanmar
forces of Myanmar (formerly Burma). It is administered by the Ministry of Defence and composed of the Myanmar Army, the Myanmar Navy and the Myanmar Air Force
Tatmadaw
the British Empire. Khan served with the 9th Jat Regiment. During the Burma campaign, he was taken prisoner of war by the Japanese. He subsequently escaped
Hussain_Khan_(captain)
Chinese general (1896–1961)
served as a commander in the Chinese Expeditionary Force during the Burma campaign and later the governor of Guangdong following World War II. Luo was
Luo_Zhuoying
Pakistan Army Eastern Commander
Kekrim Hills located in regions of Assam-Manipur to participate in the Burma front. That spring, he was part of the 14th Army of the British Indian Army
A._A._K._Niazi
English aristocratic and literary family
Jessica's letters, Thomas supported British fascism and was posted to the Burma campaign after he had refused to fight in Europe. He died in action. Diana Mitford
Mitford_family
Theater of World War II
95 million refugees. Between the Malayan Campaign (130,000 discounting some 20,000 Australians), Burma Campaign (86,600), Battle of Hong Kong (15,000),
Pacific_War
Indian military officer and ambassador (1907–1990)
operating deep behind Japanese lines during the second phase of the Burma Campaign. He had beaten back the Japanese forces in the Arakan Jungles and was
Mohindar_Singh_Chopra
Indian soldier and war hero (1915–1993)
for gallantry. Singh joined the army in 1941, and took part in the Burma Campaign of World War II, receiving the Military Medal for his actions during
Karam_Singh
Military unit
The Burma Area Army (緬甸方面軍, Biruma hōmen gun) was one of fifteen area armies (equivalent to field armies in western militaries) of the Imperial Japanese
Burma_Area_Army
Military unit
British forces could go over to the offensive against the Japanese in the Burma Campaign. A start was made towards establishing a general offensive in Arakan
Third_Tactical_Air_Force
American actress (born 1968)
Retrieved July 28, 2015. "Stand with the women of Burma to end rape and sexual violence". Burma Campaign UK. October 9, 2015. Retrieved March 12, 2016. "Trust
Gillian_Anderson
Military unit
distinction of being continually in combat during the three-year-long Burma Campaign (except for brief periods of refit). The division was re-raised in 1960
17th Infantry Division (India)
17th_Infantry_Division_(India)
Northern Burma in 1944, and two regiments took part in the Central Burma Campaign the following year before moving on into China. In response to U.S.
List of United States Army campaigns during World War II
List_of_United_States_Army_campaigns_during_World_War_II
1963 book by William Peers & Dean Brelis
operations, including those of OSS Detachment 101, during the Burma Campaign in the China Burma India Theater during World War II. The book aims in part to
Behind_the_Burma_Road
Indian soldier (1916–1948)
served during World War II, fighting against Japanese forces in the Burma campaign. He subsequently participated in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947 as a
Jadunath_Singh
Siege in Burma Campaign
an engagement during the Burma campaign of World War II. The Allied victory was part of the larger Battle of Northern Burma and Western Yunnan which succeeded
Siege_of_Myitkyina
Theatre Burma Campaign China Burma India Theatre Japan Volcano and Ryukyu Islands campaign Soviet-Japanese War (1945) Soviet Manchurian Campaign (1945)
List of theaters and campaigns of World War II
List_of_theaters_and_campaigns_of_World_War_II
British WWII Army general (1903-1944)
Chindit deep-penetration missions in Japanese-held territory during the Burma Campaign of the Second World War. Wingate was an exponent of unconventional military
Orde_Wingate
1957 film directed by David Lean
and the film's screenplay are fictional; they use the construction of the Burma Railway in 1942–1943 as historical setting. It stars William Holden, Alec
The_Bridge_on_the_River_Kwai
Forced entry by a polity into another polity's territory
Crete, Operation Thursday (the Chindits second operation during the Burma Campaign) and Operation Market Garden. The latter was an assault on the German-occupied
Invasion
Airlift route in World War II
Taylor, Dr. Joe G. (1957). USAF Historical Study 75: Air Supply in the Burma Campaign (PDF). Air Force Historical Research Agency. Archived from the original
The_Hump
United States Army general (1883–1946)
(1963) Mehney, Paul, The Road to Burma, Michigan History Online "The Road to Burma -- More on the India-Burma Campaign". Archived from the original on
Joseph_Stilwell
Chinese general (1902–1973)
founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, he withdrew his forces to Burma and Thailand, where he continued to carry out guerrilla raids into Communist-held
Li Mi (Republic of China general)
Li_Mi_(Republic_of_China_general)
International Confederation of Free Trade Unions' Burma Campaign Myanmar at Freedom House Minorities in Burma and Burma: Time for Change by Minority Rights Group
Human_rights_in_Myanmar
Conflict between the Burmese Empire and the Thai kingdom of Ayutthaya
their own flaws in the campaign, served as the foundation of the next Burmese invasion in 1765–1767. Prince Myedu ascended the Burmese throne as King Hsinbyushin
Burmese–Siamese War (1765–1767)
Burmese–Siamese_War_(1765–1767)
Indian Army Major General (1917–2007)
1971. Korla was known as one of the great company commanders of the Burma Campaign, and among the most highly and heavily decorated Indian officers of
Siri_Kanth_Korla
Component of the military of British India
as the "Black Lions", as well as during the Second World War in Malaya, Burma and Italy. One of the earliest Sikh regiments of the British Indian Army
Sikhs in the British Indian Army
Sikhs_in_the_British_Indian_Army
Military unit
officials. During the Burma Campaign, NRA troops formed the core of the Chinese Expeditionary Force (中國遠征軍) in India and northern Burma. Under the command
National_Revolutionary_Army
Army of Indian POWs taken Japan in WW2 and enlisting civilians
new divisions. As the Allied Burma campaign began the following year, the INA remained committed to the defence of Burma and was a part of the Japanese
Indian_National_Army
British Army general (1894–1952)
Fourteenth Army during the Burma campaign. Of Briggs, who commanded the 5th Indian Infantry Division during the campaign, Slim wrote: "I know of few
Harold_Rawdon_Briggs
President of Pakistan from 1958 to 1969
lieutenant-colonel in 1942 and was posted in Burma to participate in the first phase of the Burma Campaign in 1942–43. He was promoted to the permanent
Ayub_Khan
Historical wars and battles in China
of Bukit Timah 1942–1945 — Burma campaign (1942–1945) 1942 — Japanese invasion of Burma 1942 — Battle of the Yunnan–Burma Road 1942 — Battle of Tachiao
List of wars and battles involving China
List_of_wars_and_battles_involving_China
1993 memoir by George MacDonald Fraser
against the Imperial Japanese Army, during the latter stages of the Burma Campaign in late 1944 and 1945. This included his participation in the Battle
Quartered_Safe_Out_Here
Irish stage, television and film actress
Cusack is a patron of the Burma Campaign UK, the London-based group campaigning for human rights and democracy in Burma. In 1998, Cusack was named,
Sinéad_Cusack
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