In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

Most people do not know that (1) _______ of the fiercest battles (2) ______ the Second World War was fought in Kohima. The (3) _______ Japanese army was (4) ______ to retreat by the British and Allied (5) ______ in Kohima and Imphal.