Compton Mackenzie wrote in Eastern Epic that after the separation of India and Burma:Sir Compton Mackenzie, "Eastern Epic," Volume 1, Chatto & Windus, 1951, 406/407. "The Army in Burma commanded by a general officer under the Governor comprised; 1 Headquarters Army in Burma, which was about the same size as the former Headquarters Burma District. 2 Headquarters Rangoon Brigade Area. 3 Two British infantry battalions. Four Burma Rifles battalions, each with its own training company for recruits. 4 One Indian mountain battery and one field company Indian Sappers and Miners. Both.. were on loan from India and the latter was to be replaced by a company of Burma Sappers and Miners in 1940. 5 A minimum of ancillary units and services without provision for second line transport. 6 One battalion of the Burma Territorial Force.
Compton Mackenzie wrote in Eastern Epic that after the separation of India and Burma:Sir, Compton Mackenzie, "Eastern Epic," Volume 1, Chatto & Windus, 1951, 406/407. "The Army in Burma commanded by a general officer under the Governor comprised; 1 Headquarters Army in Burma, which was about the same size a.s the former Headquarters Burma District. 2 Headquarters Rangoon Brigade Area. 3 Two British infantry battalions. Four Burma Rifles battalions, each with its own training c!ompany for recruits. 4 One Indian mountain battery and one field company Indian Sappers and Miners. Both.. were on loan from India and the latter was to be replaced by a company of ,Burma Sappers and Miners in 194:0. 5 A minimum of ancillary units and services without provision for second line transport. 6 One battalion of the Burma Territorial Force.