When the Pacific War was launched, although due to insufficient troops, he failed to attack Myanmar while entering Hong Kong, Malaya and other places, and only used the 15th Army to invade the Thai border and actively prepare for attacking Myanmar; in the combat plan issued by the Japanese base camp to the Southern Army, Myanmar was listed as a target that must be captured.

In order to concentrate our efforts to defeat Germany and Italy in Europe, Britain and the United States must rely on China to trap a large number of Japanese troops in the East to reduce the pressure on the Japanese army. At the same time, they must launch an air and ground offensive against Japan with China as a base, and actively strengthen China's military power to make a decisive attack on Japan. To this end, it is necessary to ensure that the Myanmar Road is unobstructed so as to continuously provide China with necessary materials.

Churchill pointed out the importance of Myanmar's strategic position many times and took some steps to prevent the fall of Myanmar. On January 20, 1942, he said in a telegram to the Chiefs of Staff Committee: "As a combat readiness goal, I think it is more important to keep the Myanmar road open than to keep Singapore. If Myanmar is lost, it will be miserable. This will isolate us from the Chinese, and among the troops fighting against the Japanese, the Chinese army is the most successful... Once Singapore falls, Koridore will fall one after another, which will shock India;

The success of powerful troops in the war with Myanmar can only support India." On the 23rd, he said in a telegram to the commander-in-chief of the Southeast Asian War Zone, Waiville, saying: "I am still confused about your reasons for refusing China to help defend the Myanmar and Myanmar highways. ... Myanmar seems to be in serious danger of being ravaged. When we think of how long it has been for the Chinese to resist Japan in isolation and poor armed conditions, and when we see what difficult days they live under the Japanese, I cannot understand why we do not welcome the Chinese aid."

However, British commander Weiwei stubbornly insisted on colonialism, "I would rather let the Japanese invade Myanmar than owe China the land to defend Myanmar." He was afraid that the Chinese army would stay in Myanmar and refused to enter Myanmar in time, so he lost the opportunity of the Chinese army to defeat the Japanese army in Myanmar three times, causing the Chinese army to win the battle in Myanmar and retreat.

We cannot be independent and are subject to wars of allies everywhere. Although we have won, we have regrets. We should reflect deeply on the battle in Myanmar: winning the war is of course very, very important, and safeguarding national sovereignty and interests is the most important premise. The battle in Myanmar caused the Chinese army to suffer major losses under the wrong time, wrong place and unfavorable conditions and wrong command, and the bloody lesson was extremely profound.

Another dazzling lightning flashed through the dark sky, and the rain suddenly erupted and poured out, making the sky even more suffocated. The sound was like countless waterfalls, gathered together and collapsed, and it was strangely rampant and unrestrained.

Four military trucks drove forward along the muddy road until the heavy wheels could no longer turn.

As soon as the car stopped, the members of the Rangers jumped out of the car, sorted out their equipment and raincoats, and silently gathered into three small teams, with neat and serious movements.

Wu Ming judged the direction and put on the rain hat. He waved his hand and the team began to move forward in the heavy rain.

After the Japanese army began to attack Myanmar, the British army had no morale, and they were defeated again and again, losing Yangon. At this time, Wewell was abnormal and urgently asked for help from China. The 56th Army of the National Army was urgently transferred to Myanmar. However, Wewell transferred British cars to repair the Indian-Myanmar highway, and did not provide transportation and food and fuel to the Chinese army entering Myanmar. As a vanguard, the 200th and 5th Army Cavalry Regiments, the Engineers Fighted with Gu and the Advantage Japanese Army, but the reinforcements had to use two legs to reinforce.

Wu Ming used the military-level relations to urgently transfer four cars, led the rangers to enter Myanmar day and night, and headed straight to Tonggu in the rain.

On the eleventh day of the defense battle in the same ancient times, although Dai Anlan's troops adopted tactical means such as "deep trenches, high barriers, collusion of tunnels; setting up ambushes widely, and use surprise attacks; luring the enemy into deep, and attacking at close range; using dark night and short-range assaults" to duel with the enemy at close range, and in close combat gave heavy blows to the Japanese army. However, under the fierce attacks of the 55th Division, 56th Division, two tank regiments, and 3rd artillery regiments that the Japanese army arrived one after another, there were still great casualties, which were close to the point where ammunition and food were exhausted.

"Twelve days of fierce fighting, repelled dozens of Japanese attacks, killed and wounded more than 4,000 enemies below, destroyed 7 tanks, 16 armored vehicles, 37 cannons, and seized more than 1,500 guns and cannons, and people." Chief Zhou reported with a serious expression: "The food and bullets were basically gone, and more than 5,000 casualties were killed or killed."

Dai Anlan remained silent for a while

, smiled bitterly, "The reinforcements can't come, we have supported Jiji, and we are going to arrange the retreat in the early morning of tomorrow."

All the generals looked unwilling, but that's the case. If they continue to fight, they can only use bayonets and sticks. The regiment commander Lin Chengxi stood up and said, "Mr., my regiment system is quite complete and I can serve as a defender."

Dai Anlan nodded and said with appreciation: "Chengxi is responsible for heavy responsibilities and is worthy of reward. All departments should try to draw ammunition out for Lin Tuan!"

Chief Zhou opened the folder and began to arrange the order and precautions for the retreat of each department, and emphasized one thing in particular, that is, don’t even leave a wounded person behind.

"Retreat is not a rush, you must not give up your own chariot." Dai Anlan solemnly reiterated: "In our 200s, this kind of thing is absolutely not allowed, otherwise military law will be carried out."

At this time, a messenger hurriedly reported and whispered a few words in Dai Anlan's ear. Dai Anlan's face changed a few times, and she said she was either surprised or happy. She thought for a while and waved her hand to signal the messenger to retreat.

"The retreat task has been completed." Chief Zhou clasped the folder and asked Dai Anlan for instructions: "What else should I add to the teacher's seat?"

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Dai Anlan nodded, "The original local overseas Chinese volunteer team retreated with us. Now the situation has changed a little. Major Andy Lau led the Rangers to help at night and just arrived in Tonggu."

Dai Anlan raised his hand and pressed down. The slight commotion of the crowd immediately calmed down. "There are not many people in the range team, which is not very helpful to the situation of the battle. However, Brother Dehua is not ready to retreat for the time being. He wants to see if this little Japanese devil has grown taller, haha."

Everyone smiled kindly, Huang Zongwu, the captain of the Overseas Chinese Volunteer Team, stood up with a smile, "Second, I am willing to lead the rest of my troops to cooperate with Major Liu's Rangers. After all, we are familiar with the situation here. As for the wounded, I will ask the Second to take them to retreat together."

"Okay, Captain Huang is very wise and loyal, and is worthy of being the descendant of Yan and Huang." Dai Anlan praised from the bottom of his heart. Since Huang Zongwu said that he was cooperating with the cooperation, the command power naturally fell into Wu Ming's hands. Dai Anlan was really afraid that his kindness would cause trouble to Wu Ming.

"I have heard of Major Liu, Mr. Huang also heard of it in the division." Huang Zongwu said sincerely: "Wang admires people who can write books and have great martial arts skills. I feel very honored to be able to fight against the Japanese army under Major Liu."

"Captain Huang will not be disappointed." Dai Anlan said with a smile, turned around and explained to the other generals a few more words before standing up, "Let's go, I'll take you to see Major Liu."

After eating hot soup and hot rice, Wu Ming and others' fatigue subsided a lot. He gently put down the bowl and said to Li Zhenying: "The situation turned out to be so bad. It seems that Tong Gu can't keep it."

Li Zhenying nodded with a wry smile, "I didn't expect you to come here at this time, so I'd better bring a teacher."

Wu Ming smiled faintly, "Team Commander Dai is likely to be in a meeting to decide whether to fight or withdraw. I guess the possibility of withdrawing is relatively high. It is obvious that if the fight continues, it will be annihilated. If the soldiers use bayonets and fists to fight against the Japanese army, this is not something a competent commander can do."

"Brother, do you really want to stay?" Li Zhenying approached and asked softly: "If you don't come back from the counterattack, you will be deeply trapped in the enemy's back."

"I just want to get deep in the enemy's back." Wu Ming nodded, "What do the Random Forces do? Do you have to fight face to face with the Japanese devils like a regular army? Only by being behind enemy lines can our ability be shown, and the Japanese army also have to attack. There will not be too many troops in the rear, which will create opportunities for us. Tropical jungles and vast mountains, it is probably not that easy to capture us!"

"Brother, since that's the case, I'll give you a suggestion." Seeing that Wu Ming had made up his mind, Li Zhenying had to settle down. "After the division arrived in Tonggu, in addition to urging the troops to dig fortifications, inspecting the troops day and night, guiding them to prepare for war and conducting drills for combat, he also sent political workers to visit overseas Chinese and local Burmese people, and formed a small overseas Chinese volunteer team to assist the troops in combat. If they could stay, based on their understanding of the terrain and forests here, they would definitely be of great help to the elder brother."
Chapter completed!