13 Feb 1945
Burma
Burma
- Indian 7th Division crossed the Irrawady River at Nyaungu, Burma. ww2dbase [Battle of Meiktila-Mandalay | Nyaungu | CPC]
17 Feb 1945
Burma
Burma
- Indian 17th Division completed its crossing of the Irrawady River in Burma. Meanwhile, the Japanese counterattack on the Indian 7th Division at Nyaungu, Burma was turned by the Anglo-Indian troops, and the Japanese troops began falling back into the town. ww2dbase [Battle of Meiktila-Mandalay | Nyaungu | CPC]
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