JOURNAL ARTICLE

A Tale of Two Grand Strategies: The Bay of Bengal and Allied Operational Planning in Southeast Asia, 1942-1945.

  • Published In: Journal of Military History, 2023, v. 87, n. 3. P. 703 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Burgess, Charles J. 3 of 3

Abstract

Studies of the Allies' grand strategy for the defeat of Japan in Southeast Asia usually focus on the discussions over Burma. This article examines the roles envisioned for the Bay of Bengal. It argues that operations within and based on the Bay of Bengal formed the basis of Allied strategy in Southeast Asia, but plans quickly diverged. The U.S. and China pushed for amphibious operations as part of the broader Burma campaign. Britain, however, wanted to use the Bay of Bengal as a springboard for operations into broader Southeast Asia. No party got what it wanted. Scrutinizing these strategic developments, however, provides a clearer understanding of the evolution of Southeast Asia's place in the Allies' grand strategy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Military History. 2023/07, Vol. 87, Issue 3, p703
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0899-3718
  • Accession Number:164409918
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