On the Irrawaddy, A Story of the First Burmese War

The first British expedition to Burma was notably deadly relative to the number of troops involved, marked by severe hardships and significant losses. The Burmese employed scorched-earth tactics, effectively trapping the British army in Rangoon and causing high mortality among officers and soldiers. Despite reinforcements, the campaign continued to be costly, with many troops dying before the Burmese court finally submitted to British terms after their army was defeated.