In the Arakan , V Force became involved in a local conflict between the mainly Muslim Rohingya , Maugh and Buddhist Arakanese peoples . The Maughs provided most recruits for V Force , the Arakanese supported the Japanese , leading to the Arakan Massacres in 1942 , and displacement of communities . Over the three years during which the Allies and Japanese fought over the Mayu peninsula , the Maughs engaged in a campaign against Arakanese communities , in many cases using weapons provided by V Force . In defence of the force , it can only be said that the conflict was no part of official policy , and possibly unavoidable in the situation
Arakan Massacres in 1942
Arakan massacres in 1942
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