Japanese conquest of Burma main attack westward from Rahaeng in Thailand across the Kawkareik Pass. The 16th Indian Infantry Brigade of the 17th Indian Division guarding this approach retreated hastily westward. The Japanese division advanced to Moulmein at the mouth of the Salween River which was garrisoned by the 2nd Burma Infantry Brigade. The position was almost impossible to defend, and had the River Salween, almost wide, behind it. The 2nd Burma Brigade was squeezed into a progressively tighter perimeter, and eventually retreated over the river by ferry on 31 January after abandoning a large amount of supplies and equipment. Part of the force
Little Brosna River Little Brosna River The Little Brosna River ("An Bhrosnach Bheag" in Irish) rises near Dunkerrin, County Offaly, Ireland. It flows for 36 miles before joining the River Shannon. The river rises near Dunkerrin, and enters the River Shannon near Victoria Lock, Clonahenoge. It flows over an area of limestone then passes through an area of Callow before merging with the Shannon. It forms part of the boundary between County Offaly and County Tipperary. Sharavogue Bridge built in the early 1850s carries the R492 road over the river which here forms the boundary between the townlands of Sharavogue and Ballincor Demesne.