 The Australians lived in the mountains with the Chinese Surprise Troops (so called because of their ability to surprise the enemy.The Nationalists did not like the term Guerilla because it was associated with communists).However, due to the nature of combat, the surprise was not a positive one ("like the giving of a gift"), it was normally a surprise that involved an assault or military action  There were communications issues between the British and Australian troops, and the Chinese.