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History Of Historic Lekhapani Station Tomb
Tinsukia, Assam, India
Sub Place Details: The Historic Lekhapani Station Tomb and the surrounding area represent a poignant chapter of World War II history. Lekhapani was the original starting point of the legendary Stilwell Road (also known as the Ledo Road), which was built to connect India to China through Burma. The " tomb" refers to the Lekhapani WWII Cemetery, a resting place for hundreds of Allied soldiers who died during the construction of this road. These soldiers, coming from America, Britain, China, and India, did not just fall in battle; many succumbed to the harsh conditions of the dense tropical jungles, including malaria, snake bites, and exhaustion. The cemetery features a central memorial mound, which is a mass burial site for those whose remains could not be individually identified. The Lekhapani Railway Station, now largely defunct, was once the last railhead for the Allied forces, where supplies were unloaded before being sent up the treacherous mountain passes. Walking through the site, one can feel the weight of history and the immense human sacrifice involved in what was called the "Man-A-Mile Road". The surrounding landscape is dominated by the Patkai Hills, which served as the backdrop for one of the most difficult engineering feats in military history. The site was rediscovered in the 1990s by the Assam Rifles after being swallowed by the jungle for decades. Today, it stands as a symbol of international cooperation and grit. The site is a "must-visit" for anyone interested in military history or the heritage of the North East. The quiet, somber atmosphere of the cemetery contrasts with the vibrant green tea gardens that now surround it, offering a place for reflection. It is a reminder of the global scale of the war and how even remote corners of Assam were central to the Allied victory in the Pacific Theater. :
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