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Which military force did Orde Wingate create for missions in Japanese-held territory during the Second World War?
The Chindits
The Gurkhas
The Pathfinders
The Desert Rats
Answer
The Chindits were a special military force created by Orde Wingate for missions in Japanese-held territory during the Second World War. The Chindits were composed of Gurkha, British, and Burmese troops, and were trained in jungle warfare. They were used to carry out raids and ambushes behind enemy lines, and to disrupt Japanese supply lines.
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