What does British General Slim think of the dry season offensive?

1945 at the beginning of the dry season offensive in February, Slim had his own unique idea-attacking the main force of the Japanese field army, regardless of the gains and losses of land and famous towns. Impala's defensive counterattack was the best means to achieve this goal at that time.

Slim has now mastered the strategic initiative and excellent starting position, so he has shown a bold and surprising side. First of all, Slim's campaign plan did not rely on the number advantage from the beginning. He doesn't want to use all his divisions, because the planned counter-offensive campaign is a big step forward and backward, and the supply line is very long. Slim deliberately left several divisions behind India.

The hinterland of central Myanmar is different from the jungle on the India-Myanmar border. It is quite dry and suitable for mechanized troops, so he makes the best use of his mobile advantage. Slim suggested that the 17 division and the 5th division be converted into mechanized infantry divisions, especially the 5th division, with two mechanized brigades and one brigade ready for air transport. In addition, Slim has a 255th armored brigade directly under the central government. Although the tanks equipped are American advanced Sherman tanks and old Stuart and Grant tanks, they have already occupied a great advantage over the Japanese armored forces.