Today in World War II History—Apr. 27, 1943

Brig. Orde Wingate in India after returning from operations in Japanese-occupied Burma with his Chindits unit in 1943 (Imperial War Museum)

75 Years Ago—Apr. 27, 1943: Radar-jamming devices become operational in eastern England.

British/Indian Chindits cross Chindwin River in return to India from raids in Burma.