Vicious, very, very vicious. General Wavell had to admit www.biquge.info Lieutenant General Slim's decision was indeed very vicious. This is undoubtedly very fatal for the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army.

As we all know, although the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army is developing rapidly. However, the background is too weak. Even if the current Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army continues to expand its army, there are not many troops that can be mobilized. The Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army was able to defeat the Japanese himself, and he was completely lucky. But will they be able to keep them lucky? I'm afraid it's very difficult to say. Once the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army does not have such good luck, they may have to rely on real strength to confront the Japanese themselves. At that time, the predicament of insufficient strength of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army will make the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army pay a heavy price.

"General Slim, that's a very good idea. However, if we are to send troops to the border, will it cause a strong resistance from those yellow-skinned monkeys? Or even a misfire? Admiral Wavell was a little worried. After all, if the British Army in India and the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army both sent large troops to gather at the border, the possibility of misfire is undoubtedly very high. At that time, the problem will be serious.

"Your Excellency, Commander, don't worry at all. The strength of those yellow-skinned monkeys is very strong. However, our British troops in India also have a lot of mud. If we don't take the initiative to attack, but blindly defend, those yellow-skinned monkeys will inevitably have nothing to do with us. Lieutenant General Slim said.

Indeed, the strength of the British army in India was not weak. In order to keep India and prevent the Japanese themselves from occupying the rich India, the British also invested in the British army in India.

The current Anglo-Indian Army mainly includes the 14th Army and the Ceylon Army. Among them, the 14th Army was under the jurisdiction of the 15th, 4th, and 33rd armies, as well as some independent units. The 15th Army included the 5th and 7th Indian Divisions and the 81st West African Division. The 4th Army included the 17th, 20th, 23rd, 26th Indian Divisions and the 254th Indian Tank Brigade. The 33rd Army included the 2nd British Division and the 36th Indian Infantry Division. Separate units include the 3rd, 19th, and 25th Indian Divisions, and the 50th Tank Brigade. In particular, the 3rd Indian Division, which has six brigades under its command, has the strength of nearly two divisions. The main strength of the Ceylonese Army was the 11th East African Division and the 99th Indian Infantry Brigade.

The infantry division is also the basic establishment of the British Army, consisting of 3 infantry brigades and 3 artillery regiments and support units, with an establishment of 13,600 personnel. The British infantry divisions were small in number, but they were well equipped, especially with 36 18-pounder, 36 4.5-inch guns (or 36 converted 18/25-pounder guns) and 48 2-pounder (or 25mm) anti-tank guns, as well as 3 brigade-affiliated anti-tank batteries. The divisional cavalry regiment had 28 light tanks and 44 transport vehicles. An infantry regiment is an administrative unit in peacetime, and a brigade-battalion establishment in wartime. The infantry battalion has more than 1,000 people and consists of 4 infantry companies (company headquarters and 3 platoons) and 1 battalion headquarters company with 6 platoons. In addition to the divisional field artillery regiment, there are medium artillery regiments, the former consisting of two batteries of 8-gun 6-inch howitzers or 60-pounder guns, and the latter with 1 battery of 4-gun 6-inch howitzers and three 4-gun batteries of 8-inch/9.2-inch howitzers. The largest armoured corps of the British army is the Panzer Division, consisting of 2 armoured brigades, an artillery support group and 2 motorized infantry battalions. A typical armored brigade consists of 3 armored regiments, each regiment has 1 regimental headquarters squadron, 3 tank squadrons, a total of 52 "cruiser tanks" and 10 reconnaissance vehicles, and 575 officers and men.

The total strength of the entire British army in India exceeded more than 200,000. Such a force of troops, although it cannot be compared with the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army. However, it was obviously impossible for the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army to mobilize all its main forces to confront the British troops stationed in India. The main enemy of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army was always the Japanese themselves. Besides, it is entirely possible for the British troops stationed in India to resist the attack of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army if they blindly defend and combine them with fortifications.

Admiral Wavell thought about it, and this is indeed the truth. It is true that the British troops stationed in India do not have to be afraid of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army. Especially when the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army may not have the courage to start an all-out war with them.

"General Slim, what you said is very good, the strength of our British army in India is also very strong, and we are not afraid of those yellow-skinned monkeys." Admiral Wavell said. Although, the combat effectiveness of the Indian Ahsan is terrible. However, even if there are more than 200,000 cannon fodder, if you blindly defend, it is not so easy to defeat.

"Your Excellency, Commander, do you agree with me?" Lieutenant General Slim was overjoyed. It would have been great if Admiral Wavell had been able to agree to his plan. In this way, he will be able to take revenge.

As long as he can take revenge on the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army and make the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army pay a heavy price for this, he will be satisfied. As for whether this will bring benefits to Ri* himself, this is not something he can consider.

"General Slim, we can gather forces on the border to deter the Chinese. However, you must know that we must not let this lead us into trouble with the Chinese. Your resentment towards the Chinese, I understand very well. However, I ask you to understand that this stage is not yet the time for a full-scale war with the Chinese. We weren't ready yet. At this stage of the war, it will be difficult for us to win. When the time comes, we'll all be in trouble. Admiral Wavell warned.

He knew that if he gathered troops to the border, it would be very risky. Once the guns go wrong, there is a risk of triggering a full-scale confrontation or even war. When the time comes, he, the commander of the British army in India, will definitely not be able to eat and walk away. Not to mention seeking the position of Viceroy of India, even if you want to keep your current position, it will be delusional.

"Yes, Your Excellency, Commander. Rest assured, I can tell the difference. Lieutenant General Slim nodded.

Although, he also wanted to provoke a big war between Britain and the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army, and use the power of the country to destroy the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army. But he knows that it will be difficult for Britain to take advantage of the fight now, or even lose. In that case, he'll just put himself in it.

Lieutenant General Slim wants to take revenge on the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army, but it does not mean that he is willing to take himself in. Keeping yourself is the most important thing.

Admiral Wavell nodded: "Okay, let's do it." Let those yellow-skinned monkeys know how powerful we are, and know the price of insulting the British Empire. ”

Immediately, General Wavell gave the order for the British troops in India to gather on the Indo-Burmese border. In addition to the Ceylon Army, the other three armies and several independent units were all ordered.

A large number of British troops stationed in India began to gather on the border, looking like the mountains and rains were about to come and the wind was full of buildings.