Brigadier General Lebert and Colonel Charles and other senior officers all fell into the hands of the 8th Infantry Regiment of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army. Pen~Fun~Pavilion www.biquge.info The British have always cherished their lives, and it is almost impossible to expect them to fight to the death in the battle like the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army, and fight to the end.

This is also the reason why the British* army was defeated by the Japanese themselves in the previous battles. They were frightened by the fierce and undaunted style of play of the Japanese himself. Especially after the Indian Ah San, who was a soldier, was also frightened, the British had no choice but to lead the troops to escape. Otherwise, they will all fall into the hands of the sun himself.

Now the same is true, surrounded by the 8th Infantry Regiment of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army, and knowing that there is no way out, these British* officers immediately surrendered. Nothing is more important than keeping them alive.

After completely annihilating a brigade of the British, the 8th Infantry Regiment of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army did not relax and continued to strengthen the defensive line at Simbayen, waiting for the British to continue the attack. They knew that the British would not rest on their laurels if they had lost a brigade. Soon, more British* troops will attack. When the time comes, they will be under more pressure.

After learning of the victory of the 8th Infantry Regiment, the top brass of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army also ordered the 4th Infantry Division to strengthen its defenses. In the event of an even more fierce attack by the British* army, they had to resist it.

The military power of the British in India, although not very strong, was definitely not weak either. In order to avoid suffering losses in the following battles, the chief of staff of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army ordered all units to enter a state of emergency. The air force, in particular, must guarantee Myanmar's air supremacy. The British are in India, but they have a not weak air force. Almost all of the fighters used are advanced fighters supported by the Americans.

Sure enough, after the 2nd Brigade of the 7th Indian Division of the British Army was completely annihilated in Simbayan, it was as if it had slapped the British troops in India in the face, and the proud British generals such as General Wavell did not know where to put their faces.

"Idiot, Lebert guy, what the hell did he do? He led an entire infantry brigade to attack, and was easily annihilated by the Chinese. The glory of the British Empire was lost to them. Admiral Wavell was furious.

The loss of an infantry brigade, more than 3,000 people, was already a huge loss for the British troops in India. If London had known, he would have been held accountable. When the time comes, let alone be promoted to marshal, let alone appointed as the governor of India, everything will come to naught. Such a result was simply unacceptable to Admiral Wavell.

"Your Excellency, it is evident from the telegram sent back by General Lebert that China is ready. Therefore, General Lebert and them were besieged by the superior forces of the Chinese. Otherwise, how could General Lebert be defeated by the Chinese so easily? Lieutenant General Slim said with a dark face.

Although, he hated Brigadier Lebert to death in his heart. However, on the surface, he must shirk his responsibilities and find a reasonable reason to do so. Otherwise, wouldn't it prove that their troops were too weak?

Admiral Wavell frowned: "You mean, someone leaked our plans?" ”

"That's for sure. Otherwise, the Chinese would definitely not be our opponents. Lieutenant General Stanley said with great certainty.

"Damn the Americans, only they will be able to learn about our plans. They must have told the Chinese about our plan, otherwise how could the Chinese have been prepared for it? Have those Americans forgotten that we are their most loyal allies? It is really undeserved that they are so biased in favor of the Chinese. Admiral Wavell was furious.

In his opinion, this is clearly the betrayal of the British by the Americans, which is unforgivable.

But, unfortunately, he had no other way than to vent some anger. The huge attrition of the British troops in India, in addition to the replenishment of the Indian colonies, was only by the supply of the Americans.

"General, the most important thing now is how we can cover up the crushing defeat of the 7th Brigade of the 2nd Indian Division. If the country had known, the consequences would have been dire. Lieutenant General Slim was also a little worried. After all, paper can't keep the fire. They want to cover it up for a long time, it's impossible.

General Wavell grabbed his chair and paced back and forth in the office, the expression on his face becoming very hideous. You know, he was originally an extremely tough battleship. In the last world war, he lost his left eye, so he was nicknamed 'Cyclops'.

"Ordered the rest of the 15th Army and the 4th Army to prepare for the offensive. If we can snatch Myanmar back from the Chinese, we will not be held accountable for our previous small failures. But if we don't succeed, the consequences will be more serious. Admiral Wavell ordered.

Lieutenant General Slim's heart suddenly tightened, and this would undoubtedly cause the situation to further expand. If nothing else, Americans will be very dissatisfied. When the time comes, I'm afraid there will be even bigger problems.

However, from the standpoint of the British Empire, the recapture of Burma was to defend their own interests, and the country must have supported them.

"Three infantry divisions of the 15th Army, four infantry divisions of the 4th Army and one tank brigade, were put into combat condition. This time, I want to make the Chinese pay a heavy price for their actions. Admiral Wavell said viciously.

"Yes, General." Lieutenant General Slim knew that they had no way out but to do so.

The 5th and 7th Indian Divisions of the 15th Army, the 81st West African Division, the 17th, 20th, 23rd and 26th Indian Infantry Divisions and the 254th Indian Tank Brigade of the 4th Army, a total of more than 100,000 people, all entered a state of combat readiness after receiving the order, and began to march from their respective stations to the border.

However, the border between India and Myanmar is mostly mountainous and primeval jungle with no roads, and there are very few roads that can be passed. If the British want to launch an attack on all fronts, there are only a few paths that can break through. Therefore, the threat they posed to the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army was very limited.

Besides, the 15th and 4th armies of the British were already almost all the armies they could use in eastern India. Compared with the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army, in terms of troops, they not only did not have the slightest advantage, but were also at a disadvantage.