This war saw a protracted siege fought at Myitkyina, much of which occurred during the monsoon season.
This war saw a protracted siege fought at Myitkyina, much of which occurred during the monsoon season. That battle marked the end of the action of Merrill's Marauders, and one side during it was lead by a man nicknamed (+) "vinegar," Joseph Stillwell. Stillwell often butted heads with fellow commander Claire Chennault, who presided over what was an originally volunteer air unit called the Flying Tigers. Those American initiatives were designed to supplement British and Chinese troops even though the British had already surrendered (*) Singapore to the Japanese. For 10 points, name this global conflict fought mostly during the 1940s.
This war saw a protracted siege fought at Myitkyina, much of which occurred during the monsoon season.
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