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July, 1942 A change of plans:

General Strategicoshi studied the approved plan one more time. At second glance, it made alot of sense: New Guinea is a swamp, the war in pacific was going to be a naval campaign. Using first rate troops to garisson islands which could be come self supporting POW camps did not make sense. Though Australia looked promising, it was logisticaly very remote.

The Indian Alternative:

The intelligence reports indicated that India was ripe for uhmm... "liberation": The British had been humiliated at Singapore, Burma and in France. Sporadic anti Brish riots and rumors of a developing famine could weaken British resolve. And... thousands of Indian troops had "volunteered" to fight against the British.

The Implementation:

New Guinea and other island campaigns are called off. India will be invaded immediately after the 1942 monsoons end. All but the most important Pacific islands will be garrisoned by second line units.

The elite South Seas Expeditionary units and other elite units form the striking power of the invasion to "kick in the door". They are reinforced by Indian, Burmese and other Japanese units as needed. Bose proclaims an alternative government immediatly. Famine relief is promised to areas displaying the "right attitute" towards "liberation".

Endless possibilities:
Sure, Strategicoshi reflects, a link up with their sort of kind of German allies (via the Caucuses) in Iran is ASB, but it never hurts to dream....

How far do the Japanese go into India?
Does British rule collapse (especially amongst Hindus)?
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