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The Costs of the Siege of Kohima
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On the 19th of April 1944, the siege of Kohima was lifted. Both sides had suffered heavily during the fighting over the key logistical hub in India. The defenders took 1375 casualties out of an original strength of 2500. The Japanese 31st Division has lost at least 2,000 men failing to push troops of the 14th British Army off the high ground. Listen to The Battles of Imphal & Kohima - Part 2 on The War Office Podcast channel now. Follow The War Office Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or The War Office Podcast YouTube Channel.
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The siege of Kohima has been lifted and
defense of the ridgeline is handed off
to the British 6th Brigade.
Of the 2,500 strong garrison, 1,375
men have been killed, wounded, or
captured.
The Royal West Kents have suffered 62%
casualties, but the enemy has fared far
worse.
The Japanese 31st Division has lost at
least 2,000 irreplaceable men trying to
storm Kohima Ridge.