BURMA, rich in most things, lacks lines of communication. There is only one railway to serve the front line troops between Kolima, Imphal and the Coast. Most of the few roads are rough and little better than farm tracks. The answer to their supply problem is R.A.F. Transport Command. A jeep going on board one of the air transports.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 80, 28 April 1945, Page 6
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59BURMA, rich in most things, lacks lines of communication. There is only one railway to serve the front line troops between Kolima, Imphal and the Coast. Most of the few roads are rough and little better than farm tracks. The answer to their supply problem is R.A.F. Transport Command. A jeep going on board one of the air transports. Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 80, 28 April 1945, Page 6
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