This victory was followed by a decisive triumph over the left wing of the Burmese army, on the 5th of December, on which occasion two hundred and forty-five rank and file of the THIRTEENTH, under Major Dennie, formed part of the first column of attack, under Major Sale, which penetrated the enemy’s lines, and routed the legions of Ava with a facility which proved the superior prowess of British soldiers. The first advantage was followed up, the powerful army of the enemy was overthrown, and of the three hundred pieces of ordnance which the enemy had in position, two hundred and forty were brought into the British camp.[15] The loss of the regiment was six rank and file wounded. Anxious to retrieve his disgrace, the Burmese commander rallied his broken legions, called reinforcements to his aid, and took up another position, which he fortified with great labour and art. These formidable works were attacked on the 15th of December, when two hundred of the THIRTEENTH, under Major Sale, formed part of the column of attack under Brigadier-General Cotton, which made a detour round the enemy’s left to gain the rear of his position at _Kokien_, which was to be attacked in front by another column. On arriving in front of the position it presented a very formidable appearance; but the English general knew from experience the character of the troops he commanded, and he gave the signal for the attack, when the soldiers rushed forward with the most determined and enthusiastic bravery, and in less than fifteen minutes they were in full possession of these stupendous works. The THIRTEENTH met with very determined resistance; their commanding officer, Major Sale, received a severe wound in the head; he was succeeded by Major Dennie, who was wounded in the hand, but who continued at the head of the regiment until the action was over. The Burmese only resisted a short time, and then fled in a panic, leaving their camp standing, all their baggage, and a great portion of their arms and ammunition behind them. Lieutenants Darby, Petry, and Jones, two serjeants, and seven rank and file, of the THIRTEENTH, were killed; Majors Sale[16] and Dennie, Captains Thornhill (Brevet Major) and James M‘Pherson, Lieutenants M. Fenton and Pattisson, Ensigns Wilkinson and Blackwell, two serjeants, and forty rank and file wounded. [Sidenote: 1825]