Merrill's Marauders
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English: Merrill’s Marauders, officially named the 5307th Composite Unit (provisional), was a United States long range penetration special forces unit in the South-East Asian Theatre of World War II which fought in the Burma Campaign, famed for its deep movements behind Japanese rear defenses and thrusts towards superior forces.
中文:麥瑞爾突擊隊 (Merrill's Marauders), 簡稱麥支隊,是二戰時期美國陸軍在中緬印戰區的一隻突擊隊。部隊的正式番號是第五三○七臨時混合支隊,部隊長官是法蘭克·麥利爾准將。麥支隊也譯作梅列爾突擊隊,簡稱梅支隊。
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Brig. Gen. Frank D. Merrill and Lt. Gen. Joseph W. Stilwell meet near Naubum, Burma
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General Stilwell and Merrill.
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General Stilwell awarding medals at Myitkyina.
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The 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional) code name GALAHAD became famous as Merrill's Marauders