Imphal War Cemetery
Set amidst lush green surroundings, Imphal War Cemetery houses the graves of the brave Indian and British soldiers, who were martyred in the battle of Imphal between March and July 1944. The well-kept cemetery sprawls over a large area covered with grass and stone markers and bronze plaques have been used to display the names of the martyrs on their respective graves. Tourists visiting the cemetery also get a chance to explore the rich flora of the region as beautiful flowers and tall trees have been planted to enhance its scenic beauty. The cemetery has 1,600 graves of the gallant soldiers and bears testimony to their sacrifice. The Imphal War Cemetery is located at Dewlahland, opposite the DM College, and is managed by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
The Imphal War Cemetery is an honourary memorial made for the burial of the chivalric soldiers who died mainly in the Battle of Kohima and the Battle of Imphal. These soldiers, during the Second World War, protected their motherland with everything they had and were later martyred.
Located in Imphal, this war cemetery has over 1600 burials of the Commonwealth soldiers. The Commonwealth War Graves now maintains this place. It has become a popular tourist destination to remind people of how grave the situation was during the Second World War.
History Of Imphal War Cemetery
Imphal was a strategic position during the Second World War. The Japanese tried to occupy the region and even bombed the place in 1944. The 14th Army of the Commonwealth Forces led the war against the Japanese forces, which ended in heavy casualties on both sides. However, the Japanese troops retreated in the summer of 1944, and the battle finally ended on 22 June of the same year.
During the battle, both parties suffered serious casualties and damages, with 50,000 soldiers dead on the battlefield. There were around 18,000 Indian and British soldiers who laid down their lives. To honor the Commonwealth soldier and their sacrifices, this memorial was built.
