7 Feb 1944
Burma
Burma
- Japanese troops captured a divisional Anglo-Indian dressing station at Sinzweya, Burma and killed 35 medical staff and patients. ww2dbase [Second Battle of Arakan | Sinzweya, Arakan | CPC]
14 Feb 1944
Burma
Burma
- Japanese launched a major attack on the Anglo-Indian defensive position "Admin Box" at Sinzweya, Burma, capturing one hill on the perimeter. ww2dbase [Second Battle of Arakan | Sinzweya, Arakan | CPC]
15 Feb 1944
Burma
Burma
- Anglo-Indian troops recaptured a hill they lost on the previous night at Sinzweya, Burma, suffering heavy casualties in the process. ww2dbase [Second Battle of Arakan | Sinzweya, Arakan | CPC]
22 Feb 1944
Burma
Burma
- Japanese Colonel Tanahashi, his troops beginning to starve while attacking Sinzweya, Burma, refused to make further attacks until food and supplies arrived. ww2dbase [Second Battle of Arakan | Sinzweya, Arakan | CPC]
24 Feb 1944
Burma
Burma
- Japanese Colonel Tanahashi ordered a retreat from Sinzweya, Burma without authorization. ww2dbase [Second Battle of Arakan | Sinzweya, Arakan | CPC]
26 Feb 1944
Burma
Burma
- The Japanese offensive on Sinzweya, Burma was called off, ending the Battle of the Admin Box. ww2dbase [Second Battle of Arakan | Sinzweya, Arakan | CPC]
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