Visitors at the 2nd World War Museum in Naga Heritage Village Kisama. (Morung Photo)
Our Correspondent
Kohima | December 6
The visitors have been thronging to the 2nd World War Museum at the ongoing Hornbill Festival 2022 at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama. The Museum is open to visitors till December 10.
This 2nd World War Museum is an effort to present as best as possible a true image of the historic battle that took place at Kohima from April 4, 1944 to May 1944, between the invading Japanese 31st Division and the defending British 2nd Division and allied forces.
The museum completed and inaugurated in 2008 holds a collection of artefacts from the time of the battle, models and an extensive collection of visual panels that explore and explain the context, events and outcomes of the battle.
The collection is augmented with audio visual presentations that give an insight into the battle and also bring alive the memories of some of those who lived through the conflict.
Acknowledged as the fiercest battle that took place anywhere during the 2nd World War 1939 to 1945 which marked the end of the World War II.
With the defeat of the Japanese attack at Kohima, the Japanese plan to march to the Indian mainland through Kohima was foiled effectively, according to a brochure issued by state’s department of Art & Culture.
On display at the Museum are relics of arms and various equipments used by both sides during the long siege of Kohima with fierce and determined battles by heroes of Kohima defenders against determined Japanese attacks.
