Capture of Gallabat6 November 1940
Captures Gallabat from the Italians
Historical person
William Slim Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for William Slim, based on 10 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
10 records1940–19445 events6 places
Chronological biography
1940
Capture of Gallabat7 November 1940
The Italians recapture Gallabat
Capture of Gallabat10 November 1940
The British recapture Gallabat from the Italians
1942
Commander of Burma Corps19 March 1942
Appointed Commander of the Burma Corps
Commander of Burma Corps19 March 1942
Appointed Commander of the Burma Corps
Invasion of Burma19 March 1942
Begins to defend the Prome-Toungoo Line
Invasion of BurmaMay 1942
Withdraws to India with his Burmese Corps
Battle of Kalewa11 May 1942
Gets his remaining troops across the Chindwin River & into the border region
1944
Battle of Imphal1944
The 33rd Corps join at Imphal & the Japanese supply lines are cut. Concentrates 17th, Twentieth & 23rd Indian divisions around Imphal
Battle of Imphal1944
The Japanese are forced back to the Chindwin River
Titles and roles
Commander of 10th Indian Brd · Commander of Burma Corps · Field Marshal
Record provenance
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