World War-II Peace rally
Source: Hueiyen News Service / NNN
Kohima, December 01 2013 :
During this World War-II Peace Rally in Kohima as part of the ongoing Hornbill Festival the Assam Rifles contingent will also participate to create a history.
Maj Gen MM Naravane, SM, IGAR (North) would be dressed up as British military officerMaj Gen John M..LGrover, who commanded The British 2nd Division and Brig Pem Tshering Dy IGAR (North) would be dressed up as Japanese Lt Gen Kotoku Sato who commanded the Imperial Japanese Army in World War II during the battle of Kohima.
These generals of the opposing forces who fought during the battle of Kohima will travel together in the same Jeep to give away the message of peace and friendship.