BIA's First Battle CBI (id:#60703)

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North of Schwedaung, Burma 1942-03-29 (11 others)

Overview:

After the 7th Armoured Brigade passed south of Shwedaung on its attack to Paungde, the 2nd Battalion, 215th Regiment, 33rd Japanese Division, along with approximately 1,200 Burmese soldiers crossed from the west to the east bank of the Irrwaddy and set up blocking positions. The 7th Armoured Brigade then had enemy to its front and rear. The 4/12 FFR attacked south on Shwedaung to clear a withdrawal route. The 4/12 FFR rain into Burmese Group Bo Tun Shein in a small village north of Shwedaung. The BIA fought fanatically, even counterattacking and launching suicide charges.

Defender: Burmese (Elements of Bo Tun Shein Group, Burma Independence Army (BIA))  

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