Chindits
Long-range raiding force of the Army of India during WW2 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Chindits, officially known as Long Range Penetration Groups, were special operations units of the British and Indian armies which saw action in 1943–1944 during the Burma Campaign of World War II.
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Chindits (Long Range Penetration Groups) | |
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Active | 1942–1945 |
Country | British India |
Branch | Army of India |
Type | Special forces |
Role | Close-quarters combat Direct action Forward observer Jungle warfare Long-range penetration Raiding Special operations Special reconnaissance Urban warfare |
Size | 9,000 to 12,000 |
Garrison/HQ | Jhansi, India |
Motto(s) | 9 Gorkha ho ki hoina |
Engagements | Burma Campaign of World War II |
Decorations | Four members awarded the Victoria Cross |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Orde Wingate, "Joe" Lentaigne |
Insignia | |
Formation sign of the Chindits (also known as the 3rd Indian Infantry Division)[1] |
The British Army Brigadier Orde Wingate formed the Chindits for raiding operations against the Imperial Japanese Army, especially long-range penetration, attacking Japanese troops, facilities and lines of communication deep behind Japanese lines.
Their operations featured long marches through extremely difficult terrain, undertaken by underfed troops often weakened by diseases such as malaria and dysentery. Controversy persists over the extremely high casualty-rate and the debatable military value of the achievements of the Chindits.