Capture of Gallabat
Captures Gallabat from the Italians
Role range: 1939-1945
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
William Slim Biography and Timeline
Follow William Slim through 10 dated historical records for Great Britain.
William Slim, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1940–1944Years on this page
1940
Capture of Gallabat
The Italians recapture Gallabat
Role range: 1939-1945
Capture of Gallabat
The British recapture Gallabat from the Italians
Role range: 1939-1945
1942
Commander of Burma Corps
Appointed Commander of the Burma Corps
Commander of Burma Corps
Appointed Commander of the Burma Corps
Role range: 1939-1945
Invasion of Burma
Begins to defend the Prome-Toungoo Line
Role range: 1939-1945
Battle of Kalewa
Gets his remaining troops across the Chindwin River & into the border region
Role range: 1939-1945
Invasion of Burma
Withdraws to India with his Burmese Corps
Role range: 1939-1945
1944
Battle of Imphal
The 33rd Corps join at Imphal & the Japanese supply lines are cut. Concentrates 17th, Twentieth & 23rd Indian divisions around Imphal
Role range: 1939-1945
Battle of Imphal
The Japanese are forced back to the Chindwin River
Role range: 1939-1945
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