Asian Theater 1943

The Chindits: Behind Enemy Lines in Burma

Brigadier Orde Wingate's Chindits — officially the Long Range Penetration Groups — were formed to operate deep behind Japanese lines in Burma. In March 1943, 3,000 men crossed the Chindwin River and operated for three months behind Japanese lines, de…

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Asian Theater 1944

The Sikh Soldiers Nobody Remembers

Over 2.5 million Indian soldiers served in WWII — the largest volunteer force in history. The Sikh Regiment was particularly decorated. At the Battle of Monte Cassino, Sikh soldiers led three separate charges up the mountain against the German positi…

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