Burma: The Forgotten War, 1943–1944

About this board game

Burma: The Forgotten War, 1943–1944 is a standalone scenario module for 1–2 players, focused on the China-Burma-India theater during World War II. It covers the conflict from mid-1943 through its savage conclusion at the Battle of Imphal-Kohima in 1944.

Designed as a focused addition to the Empire of the Sun system, this module explores a distinct period and setting within the wider Pacific and Asian war. It follows in the footsteps of C3i Nr30’s South Pacific, offering another standalone scenario built around a specific WWII theater.

The scenario’s historical scope centers on Burma and the surrounding China-Burma-India theater. Its timeline begins in mid-1943 and leads toward the pivotal 1944 fighting at Imphal-Kohima, giving the module a clearly defined narrative arc.

• Players: 1–2
• Setting: The China-Burma-India WWII theater
• Period covered: Mid-1943 through 1944
• Featured conclusion: The Battle of Imphal-Kohima
• Format: Standalone Empire of the Sun scenario module

Published in C3i magazine nr. 35, Burma: The Forgotten War, 1943–1944 presents a compact historical focus within the Empire of the Sun universe. For players interested in the Burma campaign and the often-overlooked China-Burma-India theater, it provides a dedicated scenario covering this dramatic stage of the war.