Although the advance in the Arakan had been halted to release troops and aircraft for the Battle of Imphal, the Americans and Chinese had continued to advance in northern Burma, aided by the Chindits operating against the Japanese lines of communication. In the middle of 1944 the Chinese Expeditionary Force invaded northern Burma from Yunnan province. They captured a fortified position at Mount Song. By the time campaigning ceased during the monsoon rains, the NCAC had secured a vital airfield at Myitkyina (August 1944), which eased the problems of air resupply from India to China over "The Hump". COUNT 5
QSN1 What battle was the advance in the Arakan halted to release troops for? ANS1 Battle of Imphal QSN2 Who aided the Americans and Chinese during the advance in northern Burma? ANS2 Chindits QSN3 What fortified position was captured by the Chinese Expeditionary Force? ANS3 Mount Song QSN4 When did the Chinese invade northern Burma? ANS4 middle of 1944 QSN5 What airfield was taken by the NCAC in August, 1944? ANS5 Myitkyina