Battle of Ko Chang (1941 AD)
Battle of Ko Chang took place in 1941 AD during Franco-Thai War.
Battle facts
- Year: 1941 AD
- Date: 1941-01-17
- Era: Modern
- Conflict: Franco-Thai War
- Commanders (A): Régis Bérenger
- Commanders (B): Luang P. Viraphan
- Casualties: approx. 11 killed36 killed (Thai figures)
~300 killed (French estimates)
2 torpedo boats sunk
1 coastal defence ship grounded
limited damage to shore facilities
- Outcome: French victory
Japanese diplomatic intervention resulting in ceasefire
- Coordinates: 12.001°, 102.451°
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