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Burma - Arrival of Forces at Myitkyina H K and M Forces 17-19 May 1944
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1944-05-17/1944-05-17
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Merrill’s Marauders (named after Frank Merrill) or Unit Galahad, officially named the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), was a United States Army long range penetration special operations jungle warfare unit, which fought in the South-East Asian theatre of World War II, or China-Burma-India Theater (CBI). The unit became famous for its deep-penetration missions behind Japanese lines, often engaging Japanese forces superior in number.
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Wikipedia: Merrill's Marauders
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