Burma 44: Imphal - Crisis (Part 5)

Photo: The aftermath of battle on 'Scraggy Hill,' captured by the 10th Gurkha Rifles during fierce fighting in the Shenam area, Battle of Imphal, 1944. Image: No. 9 Army Film and Photographic Unit / IWM (IND 3714). Public domain.

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Burma 44: Imphal - Crisis (Part 5)

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Goalhanger

27 Aug, 2024

WW2 Pod We Have Ways

40 mins

Middle East

Indian Army

Fourteenth Army

Burma Campaign

In this fifth episode, Al and James look at the progress of the Battle of Imphal and how the Japanese prompted several deep crises as Slim’s men desperately fought to halt the multi-pronged enemy attacks. They also focus on the extraordinary - and battle-saving - actions at Sangshak and Numgshigum. But a further great threat looks at Kohima…

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James Holland

Historian, writer, and podcaster, specialises in World War II and hosts "We Have Ways" podcast.

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Burma 44: Imphal - Crisis (Part 5)