Taukkyan Roadblock*
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Date: March 8, 1942*
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Battle Location: Satthawadaw, Burma*
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Battle Type: Japan delay vs Britain/India advance*
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Description: The 3rd Battalion of the Japanese 214th Regiment had established itself north of Taukkyan near Satthawadaw village.*
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Intended to function only as a flank guard for the Japanese 33rd Division advancing south on Rangoon it was now blocking the escape of the British Rangoon garrison, the 17th Indian Division and the British commander, Alexander, himself.*
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Having beaten off several probes by British and Indian forces. The Japanese prepared to face yet another assault.*
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Notes: If played against the AI the human player should take the Japanese side.*
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Source: Allen, Louis - Burma: The Longest War 1941-45.*
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Design by: Ulf Lundstrom.**


