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The Battle of Imphal (1944) in Manipur was fought between the British-Indian forces and the:
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Answer: Option A — Japanese Army
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The Battle of Imphal (March-July 1944) was fought between the British-Indian forces (the 14th Army) and the Japanese Army, along with units of the Indian National Army (INA), during the Second World War.
Background:
- In 1942, Japan conquered Burma (Myanmar), and reached the borders of India.
- In March 1944, the Japanese launched an offensive (Operation U-Go) to capture Imphal and Kohima in north-east India, to prevent a British counter-attack into Burma.
- Units of the INA, led by Subhas Chandra Bose, fought alongside the Japanese, hoping to advance into India.
The battle:
- The Japanese besieged Imphal, the capital of Manipur, and the British-Indian forces were cut off for several weeks.
- The British-Indian forces were supplied by air.
- At the same time, a fierce battle was fought at Kohima (in present-day Nagaland), where the Japanese tried to cut the road to Imphal.
- By July 1944, the Japanese had suffered heavy losses from fighting, disease and lack of supplies, and were forced to retreat.
Results:
- The battles of Imphal and Kohima were a turning point in the war in Burma.
- The Japanese suffered their greatest defeat on land up to that time.
- The British-Indian forces, under General William Slim, went on to reconquer Burma in 1945.
- The INA's hopes of entering India were ended.
Recognition:
In 2013, the British National Army Museum voted the battles of Imphal and Kohima as "Britain's greatest battle".
The INA flag:
The INA had earlier hoisted the Indian flag at Moirang, in Manipur, in April 1944.
Why not the other options?
- ✗Germany, China and Burma's royal army were not the opponents at Imphal.
Quick tip
Remember: Battle of Imphal (1944) = British-Indian forces vs Japanese (with INA); with Kohima, the turning point of the Burma campaign; INA flag at Moirang (April 1944).
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