23rd Infantry Division (India)

Imphal lay within the mountainous frontier between India and Burma, and the division was ordered to move while the monsoon season was at its height.The division's chief claim to respect lies in holding its positions in these trying conditions, while also trying to undertake basic training.The division was temporarily commanded by Brigadier Collingridge of 37th Brigade until 15 August, when Major General Ouvry Lindfield Roberts, who had gained widespread respect by his handling of operations in the Middle East, was appointed.This was due mainly to disease, and poor administration in the rear areas in 1943, which prevented many recovering sick men from rejoining the division.When the Japanese offensive began, Indian 17th Infantry Division was cut off in its forward position at Tiddim.Later that year, the division was sent to Java, where the end of the war had brought widespread disorder and conflict between the restored Dutch East Indies colonial regime and pro-independence movements.
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