January 11, 1943
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MONDAY, 11 JANUARY 1943

CBI (Tenth Air Force) In Burma, fighters attack Bhamo, destroying barges, tugs, warehouses and other port facilities. In China, the fighters also strafe fuel drums along the road between Chefang and Mangshih and hit a truckful of soldiers near Ho-lu.

SOUTH PACIFIC (Army Forces in South Pacific Area) B-26s and P-39s hit the Munda area.

U.S. Army: 3d Bn of 27th Inf, 25th Div continues attacks on Galloping Horse but is again unable to take Hill 53 (Knoll). Stiff opposition coupled with insufficient drinking water make action on this front very difficult. 3d Bn, 35th Inf, completes circle around The Gifu and captures Sea Horse, where the soldiers rely on air supply until boat line can be completed. 3d Bn of 182d Inf, Americal Division, attached to 35th Inf, closes gap between Galloping Horse and Sea Horse. 2d Bn, 35th Inf, continues to meet heavy fire from The Gifu as it probes the position with combat patrols. Capt Beach's 147th Inf force, less elements holding beachhead, starts march to Vurai, southwest of Kokumbona, to block this as an escape route from Kokumbona.

Australian Army: Kanga Force begins a three day raid against Mubo, during which considerable damage is inflicted on enemy.