When Myanmar won its independence from the U.K. in 1948, it was still known by this name
The country was ruled by a military junta led by General Ne Win 
from 1962 to... [DOC] [TLE] U Ne Win | Myanmar general and dictator | Britannica.com [PAR] May 13, 2015 ... U Ne Win, original name Shu Maung (born May 24, 1911, Paungdale, Burma ... 
After Burma gained independence from Britain on January 4, 1948, ... quarrels 
between U Nu (formerly called Thakin Nu) and his closest associates.