When Du Yuming led the expeditionary force to organize the northern Myanmar defense line in the Myitkyina tight-knot, Stilwell had already taken more than a dozen school officials under his command to hike through the jungle and reach India.

Stilwell is smart at this point.

He could have boarded a British plane and Alexander and his group to retreat to India very easily while in Mandalay, but he firmly refused Alexander's invitation and chose to walk.

This is not only because Stilwell's personality has a personal heroism, but also because he has a more important intention...

The Sino-British Allied Forces he commanded were defeated in the battle in Myanmar. In fact, he knew in his heart that the Chinese army was still fighting quite well, such as the Tonggu Battle, the Ren'anqiang Battle, the Pingmanna Battle and even the Tangji Blocking Battle.

The reason why the Chinese army was defeated so badly and quickly was that in addition to their chaotic command system, their political methods were not smooth enough and the British were deceived. The result was that the Chinese army was forcibly transferred to the western front to cover the British army's escape, disrupting the overall deployment of the Chinese army.

Of course, this is just thinking in my heart that Stilwell will never admit that it is his fault. When facing others and his subordinates, he still complains about how stupid Chinese officers are, how Chinese officers disobey their commands, and how helpless they are.

In fact, anyone who has participated in this battle can see clearly that if Stilwell really comes to command this battle, I am afraid that no Chinese will ever want to go back alive.

This is also the reason why Stilwell refused to take a plane and chose to go to India on foot. He wanted to use the seemingly heroic act of walking through the jungle to cover up his mistakes on the battlefield in Myanmar, and even cover up his unjust act of leaving the Chinese army behind and fleeing to India alone.

Sure enough, when he arrived in Impal, India, he was soon welcomed like a hero.

When facing journalists from all over the world, Stilwell said to the microphone indignantly: "Although we have lost, it's only this time. Next time, I will definitely defeat those dog bastards!"

There was immediately "hurrying" applause from the venue. Journalists from all over the country didn't mind Stilwell's American swear words, and even thought it was cool. So they published Stilwell's photos and original words in the newspaper.

Chennard, a pilot who is also an American, smiled disdainfully when he saw this news: "If Stilwell was just a company commander or battalion commander, then his behavior is indeed worthy of respect. But he is the chief of staff of the Chinese theater and the commander-in-chief of the China-Myanmar-Indian theater. His approach should be taken to the military court!"

Chennard's words were in one sentence... As the chief of staff of the Chinese theater and the commander-in-chief of the China-Myanmar-Indian theater, Stilwell could command the Chinese expeditionary force through Luo Zhuoying when the Chinese army was fighting. He could even use US aid to put pressure on Chiang Kai-shek, but when the 100,000 expeditionary force was in danger because of his mistake, he led a dozen subordinates to leave the Chinese expeditionary force and flee alone...

If he commanded 100,000 US troops, then this practice would undoubtedly lead him to the military court for trial. But he commanded the Chinese army, and in this era, not many people would care about the Chinese army!

Stilwell soon became the guest of honor for the commander-in-chief of the British Indian Army.

This is not because Stilwell has personal charm, nor because he has many soldiers, but because he represents the United States and controls the supplies that Britain needs.

"Joe!" Weiville poured a glass of red wine into Stilwell's wine glass and said, "Welcome to India. I regret the war in Myanmar. It is not your fault, but the Chinese army only considers its own interests!"

These words made Stilwell snort: "The same is true for you, Your Excellency General!"

Weiville couldn't help but be stunned. Then he had to smile awkwardly, thinking that Stilwell was indeed as sarcastic as the outside world said, "It's really sarcastic and mean."

After thinking about it, Weiwei simply pointed out and said to Stilwell: "Joe, since the defeat of Myanmar is irreversible, and it can be foreseeable that there will be no improvement in the near future. So... the United States has accumulated supplies in India to prepare to reinforce Myanmar, do you see..."

"God General, I wonder what you think?" Stilwell asked.

"You know..." Weiville replied: "We are preparing for the Battle of Alahman and we are in need of this batch of supplies. Can we invest this batch of supplies first in the direction of Alahman?"

Stilwell suddenly looked at Wavell, feeling that he was a fooled clown... The British side did not want to repel the Japanese in Myanmar from the beginning, because only Myanmar was lost. Only this batch of supplies that were prepared to reinforce Myanmar could fall into the hands of the British.

Britain, which was blocked from the sea by Germany, was also in a state of shortage of supplies. They also needed supplies very much, so they used an insignificant Myanmar to exchange for scarce supplies... This is obviously a very cost-effective deal.

As for the tanks and armored vehicles that the British lost in Myanmar... that should be an unplanned thing for the British. They did not expect that this would happen if Alexander's "escape general" was sent to organize the retreat.

Stilwell wanted to refuse, but soon he found that he could not refuse.

The reason is as Weiville said, Myanmar's defeat is irreversible, and this batch of materials will not be invested in Myanmar even if it continues to stay in India. Moreover, the direction of Alamein does require strategic materials and equipment, and the victory of the allies is in line with the interests of the United States.

Another point is that Stilwell felt that if he wanted to return to Myanmar and drive the Japanese out, then British help was indispensable, so he suppressed his anger and nodded slightly, saying, "I will report your suggestions to Washington, General!"

"Very good!" After Wavell got the answer he wanted, he raised his glass to Stilwell from afar and drank it all in one go.

Stilwell returned to his temporary office in a depressed mood and asked the adjutant to give a brief report on Wavell's intention to Washington.

He thought Roosevelt would definitely agree with this idea because he had no choice.

But to his surprise, the reply he received was: "I don't understand why the Chinese are still staying in Myitkyina, so why did that batch of materials be transferred to Feizhou from thousands of miles away?"
Chapter completed!