' American Troops Cross Shweli River In Burma.

' American Troops Cross Shweli River In Burma. American infantry troops cross the Shweli River in Burma over a hastily-constructed bamboo bridge. Recently driven out of Wanting and Mongyu by Chinese troops, the Japanese are being forced to retreat south. Despite all Japanese attempts to prevent it, the Ledo-Burma Road, overland supply route from India through Burma to China, is now in operation. '