About this episode
This episode discusses Japan's invasion of Burma during World War II and its strategic implications.
The entry of Japan into the war in December 1941 set all sorts of other events in motion. One of these was the invasion of Burma as Japan eyes the valuable Burma Road. Support me at http://www.patreon.com/hopesreason My recommended book is Defeat Into Victory: Battling Japan in Burma and India, 1942-1945. Purchase it at this Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4dor9IO Visit me at https://www.stephenjbedard.com/secondworldwar
People in this episode
Host: Stephen Bedard
Topics covered
- Japan's invasion
- Burma
- World War II
- military strategy
- historical events
Keywords
- Japan
- Burma
- World War II
- invasion
- Burma Road
- military history
- Defeat Into Victory
Sponsors
Patreon, Amazon
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Patreon, Amazon
Books & works: Defeat Into Victory: Battling Japan in Burma and India, 1942-1945
Places: Japan, Burma, Burma Road
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