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Kuziek, Burma 1942-02-11 (0 others)

Overview:

After the drubbing they received at Moulmein, the British made haste to cover the crossings of the Salween River in an ultimately futile attempt to forestall the Japanese advance. Meanwhile, beginning in early February, the Japanese began aggressive probes and night crossings all along the Salween River. Several attempted boat crossings aimed at Martaban – directly across from Moulmein – had been driven off. But the defenders were under constant artillery and aerial bombardment, and crossings upriver could not be prevented. Once the Japanese were across in strength, they began probing the British defenses along the western bank. Near the village of Kuziek, which guarded a river crossing at Pa'an, the defense consisted of a battalion of thinly-spread Indian troops.

Defender: British (Companies B+C, 7/10th Baluchs, 48th Infantry Brigade, 17th Infantry Division and MMG Section)  

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