Battle of Makin (1943 AD)

Battle of Makin took place in 1943 AD during Operation Galvanic.

Battle facts

Year: 1943 AD
Date: 1943-11-24
Era: Modern
Conflict: Operation Galvanic
Commanders (A): Richmond K. Turner, Ralph C. Smith
Commanders (B): Seizo Ishikawa
Casualties: approx. 821 killed 185 wounded 1 escort carrier sunk 1 battleship lightly damaged395 killed 17 soldiers captured 129 Korean labourers captured 1 submarine damaged
Outcome: American victory
Coordinates: 3.070°, 172.789°