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32. In The China-Burma-India (CBI) Theater Of Operations (TO) In WW II...

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Sun Oct 6, 2024, 08:30 AM

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A group of special forces, who were often called Merrill’s Marauders (5307th Composite Unit), used mules to haul their equipment from India into the jungles of Burma.

There’s a book on this unit, Merrill's Marauders: The Untold Story of Unit Galahad and the Toughest Special Forces Mission of World War II by Gavin Mortimer. It details the unit from its organization and training, all the way to its last fight (out of 3000 men, only 200 men were left. All the rest were either KIA, WIA or sick with malaria). Mortimer doesn’t leave out the mules and the mule team’s contribution to the mission. Well worth the read.

There’s also a movie, also called “‘Merrill’s Marauders,” from 1962 (starring Jeff Chandler, and features Claude Aikin). I haven’t seen it, but it’s available on DVD.

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It still is bad out in rural areas. You know leftyladyfrommo Oct 6 #2

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She didn't say that *she* didn't have water. She said "people up there". sl8 Oct 6 #78

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It's actually one gentleman who uses his animals to do training with special forces as his regular job. littlemissmartypants Oct 6 #19

In The China-Burma-India (CBI) Theater Of Operations (TO) In WW II... GB_RN Oct 6 #32

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I remember learning about this! Absolutely amazing! Thanks for reminding me. littlemissmartypants Oct 6 #61

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