What was The CBI Roundup?

By Amy JohnsonAugust 20, 2017January 29, 2024 CBI, newspaper, Roundup, WWII 9 Comments

The CBI Roundup was a freely distributed newspaper founded by Captain Fred Eldridge, the first and only editor of the paper. He was an ex-reporter for the Public Relations officer on General Stilwell’s staff and of The Los Angeles Times as well. The newspaper was published by and only for the members of the United…

The China Burma India (CBI) Theater

By Amy JohnsonSeptember 22, 2016January 29, 2024 CBI, China Burma India Theater, WWII 1 Comment

The China Burma India (CBI) Theater of war operations is often considered the forgotten campaign. The purpose of this war was for the Allied powers to prevent the Japanese from invading India. Three armies were used to fight this campaign, led by Field Marshal William Slim from Britain, General Chen Kai-Shek from China and Lt….