A Kick in the Teeth CBI (id:#66870)

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Kyaikhla, Burma 1942-03-03 (4 others)

Overview:

Whirlwind Japanese advances in the Pacific and Southeast Asia forced Great Britain to frantically shuffle forces eastward. Units from around the empire made their way to Burma piecemeal. 7th Armoured Brigade, 1st Cameronians, and 1st West Yorks were hastily thrown into battle along the roads leading north to Rangoon. These roads would see heavy fighting over the months of March and April before the trek to the Indian frontier began in earnest. March 1st found 17th Division HQ and 16th Indian Brigade at Hlegu with other strong units strung out along the roads north and south. "Honeys" of the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment, 7th Armoured Brigade on patrol along Waw canal were fired upon by advancing Japanese revealing that the enemy had crossed the canal at various places and in strength.

Defender: Japanese (Company 4 and MG Company, 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiment, 55th Infantry Division)  

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