Summary The Battle of Sangshak: 19 to 26 March 1944 Part of Footsteps in the Pacific 2 Week The Battle of Shangshak took place in Manipur in the forested and mountainous frontier area between India and Burma in March 1944. The Japanese drove a parachute brigade (fighting as infantry) of the British Indian Army from its positions with heavy casualties, but suffered heavy casualties themselves. The delay imposed on the Japanese by the battle allowed British and Indian reinforcements to reach the vital position at Kohima before the Japanese. Our guest Keith Hathaway graduated from the University of Massachusetts Boston with a degree in history. I served 31 years in the Massachusetts Army National Guard. Serving in several units within the State retiring as a First Sergeant (OR8). Including a 5 year term as a Staff NCO in the 26th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade "26th Yankee Brigade". Currently working for a Major Financial Institution in Boston Massachusetts.

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