The headquarters of the Kachin Independence Army in the eastern suburbs of Myitkyina, the capital of Kachin State.
General Nbanla, Deputy Commander-in-Chief and Chief of Staff of the Kachin Independence Army, stared silently at the war sand table in front of him, lost in thought for a moment.
Beside him, Army Commander Gan Shang, whose left hand was wrapped in white gauze, looked dejected, with pain frequently showing on his face.
The pain of a severed finger was a minor matter for Gan Shang, who was in the prime of his life, and he didn't take it to heart.
What pained him most was not the physical injury, but the fact that the trust that the Kachin King Ding Ying had placed in him had begun to crumble.
The death of Ding Ying's nephew, Ding Li, may not seem like a big deal, but Gansu merchants, who were well-versed in the survival strategies of warlords, understood:
If this matter is not handled properly, it could affect the entire military landscape of northern Myanmar.
Therefore, Dansona, the First Division commander who foolishly sent Ding Li to the checkpoint for patronage, deserves to die.
The Dragon Gang and Kunzhai, who dared to challenge the Independent Army, deserve to be killed!
"Commander Gan Shang, Eagle Valley is not easy to attack."
Enbanla's voice pulled Gan Shang, who was lost in thought, back to reality.
“Look, from the Wulu River Highway, into the western part of Ganxi Mountain, which is also the base camp of Kunzhai, Eagle Valley, there is a mountain road of nearly 80 kilometers.”
"Our armored forces absolutely cannot get through this distance."
Nbanra raised his black whip, pointed to the location of Ganxi Mountain marked on the war sand table, and said solemnly:
"The troops that our army can deploy are mountain warfare units, at least a reinforced brigade."
"In addition, a 152mm howitzer battalion can be brought in, but the mountain roads are difficult to traverse, and it will require a lot of manpower and resources."
Gan Shang's thoughts were finally drawn back to the sand table.
He was too preoccupied with appearances just now. Secretly grieving is not the behavior of a qualified soldier. Only by eliminating the enemy on the battlefield can one truly prove oneself.
"Chief of the General Staff, you are right. The 80-kilometer mountain road is the best natural barrier for Kunzhai."
"Such a long and rugged road completely halted our armored forces, but armored tanks are a weakness in mountain warfare and are not very effective."
Gan Shang calmly analyzed:
"According to intelligence, Eagle Valley can only be entered through the eastern pass; the rest of the valley is all cliffs and precipices."
"This pass has been fortified with sturdy concrete fortresses, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack. It cannot be breached with light firepower alone."
Nbanla nodded in agreement, crossed his arms, and muttered to himself:
"It seems that the only option is to deploy the 152mm howitzer battalion."
"Having heavy artillery alone is not enough. Don't forget, Kun Sheng, the head of Kunzhai, is the biggest underground arms dealer in northern Myanmar. Eagle Valley has no shortage of weapons."
Gan Shang extended his uninjured right hand and pointed to both sides of Eagle Valley:
"Ground attacks are just a diversion; the real breakthrough should come from the air."
Nbanla's eyes lit up; he understood Gan Shang's intentions:
"You mean, deploying Black Hawk attack helicopters?"
"Yes, according to my guess, Kunzhai will focus their defense on the valley entrance, while the airspace on the other three sides will be their biggest weakness."
The Ganshang said confidently.
He always thought of the Dragon Gang and Kunzhai as just an armed criminal organization, not on the same level as them, who were seasoned regular soldiers.
No matter how strong your Dragon Gang is, can it be stronger than 50,000 Kachin Independence Army soldiers?
No matter how many weapons Kunzhai has, can it have a weapon of mass destruction like the Black Hawk?
"However, in addition to the mountain warfare troops, the howitzer battalion, and the Black Hawk attack helicopter squadron, there is one more ace unit that can be brought along."
Having already settled into his role, Gan Shang began to demonstrate his exceptional military command talent.
"What trump card?"
"I can't understand it," Nbanra asked, puzzled.
"Mountain Eagle Special Operations Brigade".
Gan Shang said slowly.
"Mountain Eagle? Really? Commander Gan Shang, is it really necessary to fight a civilian armed group?"
Enbanla was stunned. You see, this Mountain Eagle Special Forces team has always been very mysterious, and its strength is terrifying.
Since the establishment of the 101st Commando Unit during World War II, the United States has sent a large number of military command experts to provide on-site assistance to the Kachin armed forces.
It started with 4,000 child soldiers and eventually grew into the Kachin Independence Army, which has tens of thousands of soldiers.
During World War II, the Kachin 101 Commando Unit achieved a remarkable feat in a single battle, killing and capturing numerous Japanese soldiers, while the Kachin army suffered fewer than 150 casualties.
A kill ratio of 1:100 was a miracle on the battlefield at the time.
The 101st Commando's astonishing record and formidable combat capabilities alarmed the top brass of the US military.
As a result, more tactical training and weapons aid were intensively poured into Kachin.
The Mountain Eagle Special Operations Brigade was formed under such circumstances. The first batch of instructors came from the US Navy SEALs, which are known as the world's strongest special forces.
The Mountain Eagle Special Forces are selected from among the best in the military. Through generations of dedication, mountain special operations have become deeply ingrained in the blood and genes of this unit.
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"Commander Gan Shang, deploying the Mountain Eagle Special Operations Brigade requires the personal approval of the Commander-in-Chief."
Enbanla said in a trembling voice, he admired Gan Shang’s courage. Shan Ying was the apple of Commander-in-Chief Ding Ying’s eye and the absolute ace of the Kachin Independence Army.
Is it really necessary to attack Eagle Valley?
Why use a sledgehammer to crack a nut?
"I know it requires the Commander-in-Chief's personal approval, but please believe me, it is very necessary to deploy the Mountain Eagles in this battle."
"When a lion hunts a rabbit, it must use its full strength; even a small village like Kunzhai needs a thunderous strike!"
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