Today in World War II History—Mar. 9, 1944 POSTED: Saturday, March 9, 2019 by Sarah Sundin Allied construction of the Ledo Road in Burma (US Army Center of Military History) 75 Years Ago—Mar. 9, 1944: Chinese take Walawbum, Burma, opening Hukawng Valley for Ledo Road construction (will connect to Burma Road to supply China).