DESCRIPTION: In spite of difficult monsoon conditions, British and Indian troops are fighting stubborn battles against the Japanese in the hilly countryside adjoining the Imphal plain, having pushed the enemy out of Kohima and the surrounding ridges. Accurate gunnery has helped the infantry to capture many Japanese strongpoints. Picture shows: Men of a famous British county Regiment combing the elephant grass for hidden Japanese snipers under the cover of Bren gun fire (picture issued July 1944)