The Road From Mandalay: a very Indian Blitzkrieg, Pyawbwe 1945 2026

A race against time through Burma, 1945. Meiktila has fallen and the Japanese are retreating. But the road to Rangoon is still blocked, and the monsoon is approaching. Every village, watercourse and demolished bridge could buy the defenders the time they need.

The Road from Mandalay is a Pint-Sized Campaign for Chain of Command², accompanying the Far East Handbook. Follow the advance of Claudcol, a mobile Indian Army column, as the infantry of the Bombay Grenadiers and the Sherman tanks of Probyn’s Horse fight to cut the Japanese line of retreat at Pyawbwe.

Six linked scenarios take you from the assault on Yindaw through defended crossings and village roadblocks to an armoured confrontation at Zidor. The Indian player must keep moving while preserving the men needed for the next battle. The Japanese player must turn stubborn resistance into precious hours gained.

Inside you’ll find:

Historical background and a postscript explaining how the fighting unfolded. Six scenarios with battlefield maps and deployment instructions. Campaign-specific Indian and Japanese force lists and support options. Player briefings, campaign rules and special events. A campaign arsenal covering the weapons and vehicles used.

A compact campaign with a clear objective and difficult decisions throughout. Winning the battle matters — but arriving in time matters more.

Requires Chain of Command², the Far East Handbook and At the Sharp End² to play.

—description from the publisher