18 Feb 1944

Burma
19 Feb 1944

Burma
  • The 1st Battalion of US 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional) marched past Joseph Stilwell's headquarters at Shingbiyang, Burma as they headed out to the assembly area in Ningbyen for the first long range penetration mission, shaven and helmeted to look good for the general who they expected would show to wish them luck. Stilwell chose to remain in his quarters, disappointing his troops. ww2dbase [Battle of Myitkyina | Joseph Stilwell | Shingbiyang | CPC]
20 Feb 1944

Burma
  • The 2nd Battalion of US 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional) arrived at Shingbiyang, Burma. Lieutenant Colonel George McGee chose not to rest and pressed on for the assembly area at Ningbyen 10 miles down the road despite the approaching darkness. They would end up needing the entire night to reach Ningbyen, arriving in the morning of 21 Feb. ww2dbase [Battle of Myitkyina | George McGee | Shingbiyang | CPC]

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