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Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: Experiencing War: China Burma India: Flying the Hump

For Students 9th - 10th
Compelling stories told by veterans who were involved in the Burma Campaign, "flying the hump" between Burma and China. Read their accounts, listen to their interviews, and see photographs of their experiences.
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Website
ibiblio

Ibiblio: Hyper War: u.s. Army Campaigns of World War Ii: Central Burma Campaign

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Ibiblio is an official Defense Department history of the Burma battles fought in 1945 against the Japanese. The role of Merrill's Raiders is analyzed.
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Graphic
BBC

Bbc History: World Wars: World War Two: Animated Map: Burma Campaign

For Students 9th - 10th
Map animation tracks key events that unfolded in Burma during the Second World War, beginning with the Japanese invasion.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc History: World Wars: World War Two: The Burma Campaign, 1941 45

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive five-part article that covers the events and outcomes of the Allied struggle against the Japanese in Burma.
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Website
Other

The Burma Campaign: Japanese Invasion of Burma

For Students 9th - 10th
Account of the 1942 Japanese invasion of Burma. Includes maps and links to more detailed information.
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Website
Other

The Burma Campaign: Preparations for War

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses Burma's preparations for the Japanese attack.
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Website
Other

The Burma Campaign: The Battle for Central Burma

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough account of the Japanese invasion of Burma and the eventual British retreat.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Graphic Taken From the Burma Campaign Animated Map

For Students 9th - 10th
Map animation tracks key events that unfolded in Burma during the Second World War, beginning with the Japanese invasion.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Photograph of a Carrier Donkey With Chindits in Burma

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive five-part article that covers the events and outcomes of the Allied struggle against the Japanese in Burma.