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English: Stuart Brown

2010 Oil on Canvas Donated Courtesy of Michael DeSombre


The painting depicts one of OSS Detachment 101’s many guerrilla operations staged to disrupt Japanese supply and reinforcement routes in Burma. Staked out on one side of the Irrawaddy River, OSS-trained Kachin rangers ambush Japanese rafts bringing troops and supplies to the Japanese-held town of Myitkyina in July 1944. Such actions helped lead to the Allied recapture of the town and, ultimately, the defeat of Japanese forces in northern Burma.

By the time of its deactivation in July 1945, OSS Detachment 101 had amassed an impressive list of accomplishments, performing against overwhelming enemy strength and under the most difficult and hazardous conditions. The courage and fighting spirit of the Kachin guerrillas and their American advisors earned Detachment 101 a Presidential Unit Citation and recognition as the “most effective tactical combat force” in the OSS.

For more information on CIA history and this painting please visit www.cia.gov
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Public domain This image is a work of a Central Intelligence Agency employee, taken or made as part of that person's official duties. As a Work of the United States Government, this image or media is in the public domain in the United States.

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This image was originally posted to Flickr by The Central Intelligence Agency at https://www.flickr.com/photos/59094030@N08/7375603102. It was reviewed on 26 October 2013 by FlickreviewR and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the United States Government Work.

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