Battle of Biak (1944 AD)

Battle of Biak took place in 1944 AD during World War II.

Battle facts

Year: 1944 AD
Date: 1944-08-17
Era: Modern
Conflict: World War II
Commanders (A): Horace H. Fuller, Robert L. Eichelberger, William Morrow Fechteler, George C. Kenney
Commanders (B): Kuzume Naoyuki, Sadatoshi Senda
Casualties: approx. Ground: 438 killed 2,361 wounded 7,234 non battle casualties Naval: 22 killed 14 missing 68 wounded~4,700 killed Unknown wounded ~200 captured
Outcome: Allied victory
Coordinates: -1.000°, 136.000°