[SaS TrooP]

OK, here comes third and currently the last of Thai scenarios. Again, it is as historical as I could make it. Enjoy!

North of Kentung*
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Date: EArly June, 1942*
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Location: North of City of Kentung, British Burma, from 1942 to 1945 - Saharat Thai Doem (Unified FOrmer Thai Territories)*
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Type: Thai advance vs. Chinese delay*
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Since the crawling beginning of Thai dictatorship in 1932, Thailand (till 1939 called Siam) began to look for powerful allies, with whom the country would be able to regain some of the lost territories in the early XX century. Since Thailand lost those territories mostly to France, Britain and British Raj, choosing Japan as strategic ally seemed somewhat rational sollution. Both nations closening ties did not go unnoticed, yet Thailand aimed for staying neutral for as long as possible.
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As it was mentioned in previous scenarios, after initial Japanese invasion of Thailand in December 1941, Thai government finally decided to side with the Japanese. The Thai-Japanese alliance was however only the pracitical one, as both nations could only gain, where the Thais did not particularly share the Japanese concept of master race of Asia. Thus, Thailand was often called "the Asian Italy" by the Allied, who were actively looking for turning the Thais on their side.
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Nevertheless, Thai government declared war on Great Britain and United States on 25th of January 1942. Shortly afterwards, Imnperial Japanese Army advanced from Thailand into British Burma, initiating the BUrma Campaign that would last till late 1945. According to the protocols of 21th of December 1941, Thailand was promised the burmese province of Kentung (with the capital in the city of the same name) in Burma, as well as northernmost provinces of Malaya.
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Thais were however required to assist the invasion. For this reason, a Phayap Army - or Northwestern Army - was created under command of lieutnant general Charun Rattanakun Seriroengrit. The army itself was comprised of 2nd, 3rd, 4th Infantry Divisions, as well as Cavalry Division, with multiple independent battalions and companies for support. Essentially, the Phayap Army was probably the strongest fighting force of Thailand deployed during the World War 2. In May 1942, Thai forces entered the Kentung province and advanced straight towards the capital, facing Chinese Expeditionary Forces in Burma under General Kan Li-Chu. Chinese resistance was however already feeble as powerfull Japanese attack dislodged both Chinese and Commonwealth troops, whose attention quickly turned towards campaign of Burma Road.
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On 27th of May 1942, 3rd Division of Phayap Army entered Kentung after rapid bombardment and firefights with Chinese 93rd Infantry Division trying to evacuate the city in haste. Thais would occupy Kengtung till the end of war, when they accepted the return of that province into Burma in exchange of British resignation of demanding war reparations. The Kengtung would be known as Saharat Thai Doem, or Former Thai Unified Provinces. Thais however will fail in complete eradication of Chinese forces from Kengtung area. Due to rainy seasons and non-existant infrastructure, both armies would live off land and suffer from widespread disease. The diseases would claim the lives of as much as 5000 men, over 90% of all Thasi military casualties of World War 2. Thais will attempt to attack and capture Chinese border city of Xishuangbanna in Yunnan province in 1943, but they will be driven back by Chinese defenders.
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Regardless. Commander, you are in command of one of the infantry regiments of 3rd Infantry Division. Your regiment is depleted by one battalion that currently serves as garrison force in Kentung. You are however well supported with regimental recon units and tank platoon of divisional tank company, as well as some air force we could muster.
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Chinese 93rd Infantry Division suffered a number of setbacks against our forces and Japanese ones and are now retreating to Xishuangbanna in Yunnan. One of regiments of that division - unknown in strength - occupies northern road about 10km from Kentung and shields the retreat. Your job is to clear that road and eradicate the regiment. If you reach the Xishuangbanna road, Chinese forces will be partly cut off by your maneuver and Japanese push.
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You have advantage in equipment and training, yet Chinese divisions are known for their numeurs infantry units. Good luck!
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This particular scenario is playable exclusively from Thailand side, with Chinese as AI.
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Design: Marcin "SaS TrooP" Kaluza*
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Sources: Various internet sources, again, sources are scarce