In their offensive against Burma, the Japanese are reported to be thrusting north from Martaban toward the railway centre of Thaton, and also west across the Salween River from Paan toward the same objective. The British forces have withdrawn west of Thaton to the Bilin River line.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume 79, Issue 24202, 18 February 1942, Page 7
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47In their offensive against Burma, the Japanese are reported to be thrusting north from Martaban toward the railway centre of Thaton, and also west across the Salween River from Paan toward the same objective. The British forces have withdrawn west of Thaton to the Bilin River line. New Zealand Herald, Volume 79, Issue 24202, 18 February 1942, Page 7
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