3 Mar 1942
Burma
Burma
- Joseph Stilwell met with Chiang Kaishek in Lashio, Burma. At the conclusion of the meeting Stilwell officially assumed the title of Chief of Staff to the Supreme Commander of the China Theater and Commanding General of US Army Forces in the China Theater of Operation, Burma, and India. ww2dbase [Chiang Kaishek | Joseph Stilwell | Lashio | CPC]
30 Apr 1942
Burma
Burma
- Japanese troops captured Lashio Airfield, Burma. ww2dbase [Lashio Airfield | Lashio | CPC]
17 Dec 1942
Burma
Burma
- US aircraft attacked Lashio Airfield, Burma for the first time. ww2dbase [Lashio Airfield | Lashio | CPC]
26 Feb 1945
Burma
Burma
- US aircraft attacked Lashio Airfield, Burma for the last time. ww2dbase [Lashio Airfield | Lashio | CPC]
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