While the Allies fought to defeat Nazi Germany in Europe, another brutal conflict raged on the other side of the world. Since 1941, a multinational force had struggled to resist and then overcome the Japanese Army. This special exhibition will tell the story of how British, Indian, African and Asian forces turned defeat into victory.
Beyond Burma: Forgotten Armies will commemorate the eightieth anniversary of the end of the Burma campaign. It is the first special exhibition on the campaign in the UK for 25 years. From the early reverses to the resurgence and transformation of the British and Indian armies, it will highlight the role of soldiers from across the world who came together to fight in Southeast Asia.
To celebrate the opening of Beyond Burma: Forgotten Armies, the National Army Museum will host a series of special events examining the conflict in Burma featuring key historians.
