Japanese invasion of Burma

December 14, 1941 – May 1942

Result Japanese victory

Japanese and Thai forces invaded British Burma and took Rangoon in March 1942. British, Indian and Chinese troops made a long retreat to India, and the Burma Road to China was cut.

Allies

Axis

Other

Strength and losses

Strength
35,000
Civilian deaths
10,000–50,000

Battles 3