The Ties That Bind

In this undated photo, Col. Myint Swe (seated, center) appears with Gen. Ne Win (standing, in sunglasses) and other members of a party traveling by the naval ship May Yu from Myeik to Kawthaung. (Photo: Tay Za Family Archive)

YANGON — As a young officer, Col. Myint Swe was known for his courage and his loyalty to his fellow soldiers. Always generous with those serving under him, he was fierce in battle, whether he was fighting foreign forces during World War II or an array of insurgent armies after Myanmar regained its independence in 1948.

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