The concurrent Battle of Meiktila and Battle of Mandalay were decisive battles near the end of the Burma Campaign. Collectively; they are sometimes referred to as the Battle of Central Burma. Despite logistical difficulties; the Allies were able to deploy large armoured and mechanised forces in Central Burma; and also possessed air supremacy. Most of the Japanese forces in Burma were destroyed during the battles; allowing the Allies to later recapture the capital; Rangoon; and reoccupy most of the country with little organised opposition.