Battle of Eniwetok (1944 AD)

Battle of Eniwetok took place in 1944 AD during Gilbert and Marshall Islands Campaign.

Battle facts

Year: 1944 AD
Date: 1944-02-23
Era: Modern
Conflict: Gilbert and Marshall Islands Campaign
Commanders (A): Harry W. Hill, John T. Walker, Thomas E. Watson
Commanders (B): Yoshimi Nishida
Casualties: approx. 313 killed 77 missing 879 wounded3,380 killed 144 captured 1 naval gun destroyed
Outcome: American victory
Coordinates: 11.465°, 162.189°