Who mainly caused the high rate of casualties amongst Chindits?
Disease
The Japanese Army
Lack of supplies
Poor training
Answer
Disease caused a high rate of casualties amongst Chindits. The Chindits were a special force of the British Army during World War II. They were trained to operate behind enemy lines in Burma. They often had to live in the jungle, where they were exposed to malaria, dysentery, and other diseases. Disease killed more Chindits than enemy action.
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