Taukkyan Roadblock
The Taukkyan Roadblock was an engagement in the Burma campaign in World War II. It was an attempt to clear a roadblock held by elements of the Japanese 33rd Division, which was preventing the evacuation of the main force of the Burma Army from Rangoon. After heavy fighting throughout 7 March 1942, and a counterattack that night, the roadblock was taken on the early morning of 8 March, with little resistance. As a result, the Burma Army was able to withdraw northwards unimpeded, and avoid being captured in Rangoon by the Japanese forces.
Taukkyan Roadblock | |||||||
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Part of The Burma Campaign | |||||||
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Empire of Japan | |||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Harold Alexander | Shōzō Sakurai |
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