Mutaguchi Ryoya's method is actually still the old method, that is, the infiltration warfare commonly used by the Japanese army.

There is a condition for infiltration warfare: your own soldiers must be able to blend in with enemy soldiers so that they are not easily noticed.

Therefore, the Japanese army can carry out infiltration warfare against the Chinese army and cannot carry out infiltration warfare against the Anglo-Indian army stationed in Imphal, but if it is the Indian National Army, it is different, the soldiers of the Indian National Army are the same as the Anglo-Indian army, they are all Indians, although the officers are Japanese, but it is only a small part, and it is a big deal to single out all the Japanese.

However, Mutaguchi had doubts about the combat effectiveness and loyalty of the Indian National Army.

This is not to blame Mutaguchi Ryoya, first of all, the Indian National Army was originally a soldier of the Anglo-Indian army, but it was defeated by the Japanese army and surrendered. The second is that the Indian National Army is a surrender, although they surrendered, they served under the British for much longer than under the Japanese, and no one dared to guarantee whether they would infiltrate Imphal and surrender to the British by the way. What's more, infiltration warfare is very dangerous, so it can almost be said that there is no return, can the Indian National Army be up to this task?!

Because of these doubts, Mutaguchi Lian also called Bowes.

"Lord Bowes!" Mutaguchi also saluted Bowes according to Indian etiquette, although his face was full of respect, but his eyes revealed disdain.

"Your Excellency, Lieutenant General!" Bowes politely returned the salute.

"That's right!" Mutaguchi also directly stated his intentions: "You know, our offensive in Imphal is in trouble, and the tight defensive line organized by the Anglo-Indian army under the cover of a powerful air force, it is difficult for us to break through from the front. So...... I hope that the Indian National Army will be able to cooperate with our fight! ”

Bowes was surprised by Mutaguchi's words, and he himself knew what kind of unit the Indian National Army was, and it would be fine for this force to be a puppet regime in Imphal, if it was to cooperate with the Japanese attack......

But Bowes, who was also a political figure, was stunned for a moment before replying, "Your Excellency, Lieutenant General." Although I am willing to send troops to assist the Royal Army in the fighting, this is what the Indian National Army should do in the fight for India's independence. But if the Royal Army is powerless against Imphal, then the Indian National Army ......"

"Hmm!" Mutaguchi also interrupted Bose's words: "I am not letting the Indian National Army go to war, but letting the Indian National Army ...... Blend in with Imphal, understand? The Indian National Army is exactly the same as the Anglo-Indian Army, and then it is attacked inside and outside! Do you understand? ”

"Oh!" Hearing this, Bose couldn't help but suddenly realize.

"It's just ......" Mutaguchi Lian also asked with some concern: "To carry out this mission, you need soldiers with courage and combat effectiveness, I don't know the Indian National Army...... Are you competent? ”

Bowes couldn't help but turn his gaze to Colonel Jill, who was beside him.

Bowes was only a political leader, and Colonel Jill had always been in charge of the army.

Colonel Jill nodded and replied, "Yes." Of course! ”

Mutaguchi was also surprised by this answer, and he asked with some disbelief, "Is there really one?" How many troops can you organize? ”

"Yes!" Jill replied: "You can organize a reinforced battalion, I wonder if these forces are enough to carry out this task?" ”

"Enough!" Mutaguchi replied as well.

Infiltration warfare does not need to be crowded, as long as it can create confusion and mutual suspicion within the British army.

"Their courage and determination ......"

"Your Excellency Lieutenant General, rest assured!" Colonel Jill replied, "This part of the people is not a Singaporean surrender, so they have enough courage and decision to carry out this mission!" ”

It turned out that after the establishment of the Indian National Army, it raised the banner of driving out the British colonists and fighting for India's independence, and as a result, some Indians believed that they would join the Indian National Army without hesitation. Some of these Indians are Indian expatriates living in Myanmar, while others have traveled thousands of miles from India to join Burma.

Needless to say, what is the situation of these people. They are similar to the deceived Burmese Independence Volunteers, who also sincerely want to sacrifice themselves for Indian independence, and for this part of the people, Colonel Jill also did his best to train them. Now comes in handy.

"I see!" Mutaguchi Ryoya was finally relieved when he heard this.

After thinking about it, Mu Tian Kou Lian also clenched his fist and said: "Then it's decided, transfer this unit to my command!" ”

"Yes!" Colonel Jill answered.

Actually, Colonel Jill regretted it at this time. There was only such a small number of truly combat-effective troops in his hands, but now they have been transferred by the Japanese, and most of them have carried out this task without returning. If you had known, you should have said no.

But think about it, if the Japanese can't capture Imphal, then the Indian National Army doesn't even have a base area. Therefore, if this elite can change the current stalemate, it can be regarded as a knife edge.

The troops were quickly transferred to Mutaguchi Ryoya, and when Mutaguchi was able to inspect the troops, he found that most of them had a gleam of excitement and nervousness in their eyes, so he knew that he had found the right person...... He has always believed that spirit and combat effectiveness are both, and spirit is more important, especially the task of infiltration warfare, in the final analysis, this task only requires them to have the courage to sneak into the city, and then disperse and shoot at the people around them.

And now, in the eyes of these soldiers, Mutaguchi Lian also saw the kind of fanaticism and naivety similar to that of Japanese soldiers, which gave Mutaguchi Lian a lot of confidence.

Then, Mutaguchi also gave a lecture to these soldiers as usual:

"Warriors of the Indian National Army! Tonight is the time for you to die for India's independence, and most of you will not see the sun tomorrow, but I believe ...... Imphal has been included in the Indian National Army because of you, and you will be the pride of the Indian National Army, and you will be the pride of India and will forever be recorded in history! ”

Indian soldiers raised their guns and shouted.

Of course, after this, Mutaguchi Lian also had to make some preparations for these Indian soldiers. For example, they were given the uniforms and rifles of the British and Indian armies, and the training of British rifles could be saved, and the Indians were much more familiar with the Enfield rifles than the Japanese rifles.

Before the operation, Mutaguchi also conducted the necessary drills for this unit...... Mutaguchi didn't want to lose a rare opportunity because these Indian soldiers had not fought an infiltration war.

Then, everything was ready and all that was left was the east wind. (To be continued.) )