Military & Warfare

Major Battles of Pokoku and Irrawaddy River

The British Indian Army engaged in fierce combat against the Imperial Japanese Army during a series of operations along the Pokoku region and the Irrawaddy River. These battles featured significant strategical maneuvers on both sides as they vied for control over crucial supply lines in British-held Burma. The context of these engagements stemmed from the ongoing push by Allied forces to dismantle Japanese control in Southeast Asia. Heavy fighting unfolded amidst the complexities of jungle warfare, with varying successes for both armies.

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