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Questions about Battle of Northern Burma and Western Yunnan

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did the Battle of Northern Burma and Western Yunnan begin?

The campaign began at the start of December 1943. It lasted one and a half years until the end of March 1945.

Who commanded the Allied forces during the Battle of Northern Burma and Western Yunnan?

General Wei Lihuang served as commander-in-chief of the campaign for the Chinese National Army. General Joseph Stilwell acted as deputy commander representing the US Army.

What dates defined the Siege of Myitkyina in the Battle of Northern Burma and Western Yunnan?

The Siege of Myitkyina ran from the 17th of May 1944 to the 3rd of August 1944. On August 3, the airfield finally fell into Allied hands.

How many casualties occurred during the Battle of Northern Burma and Western Yunnan?

The battle cost more than 80,000 casualties for the Allies. They claimed to have killed over 30,000 Japanese soldiers.

Which units received the Flying Tiger Flag after the Battle of Northern Burma and Western Yunnan?

On June 1945, the government awarded the Flying Tiger Flag to eleven units including the 36th, 87th, 88th, and honorary 1st divisions. The 9th division of the 2nd army also received the award on the 27th of September 1945.