Japanese Occupation of Burma - Massacre During The Occupation

Massacre During The Occupation

The Japanese had entered the Kalagong village and rounded up all the inhabitants for questioning. by the members of the 3rd Battalion, 215th Regiment and the OC Moulmein Kempeitai of the Imperial Japanese Army. These units had been ordered by Major General Seiei Yamamoto, chief of staff of the 33rd Army. An estimated 600 Burmese villagers died in the Kalagong massacre.

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