Battle of Mount Austen, the Galloping Horse, and the Sea Horse (1943 AD)

Battle of Mount Austen, the Galloping Horse, and the Sea Horse (Allied forces including: & British Solomon Islands & Colony of Fiji vs Side B) took place in 1943 AD during Pacific War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1943 AD
• Date: 1943-01-23
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Pacific War
• Side A: Allied forces including:, British Solomon Islands, Colony of Fiji
• Commanders (A): Alexander Patch, William C. Wright {KIA}, Leroy E. Nelson
• Commanders (B): Harukichi Hyakutake, Takeyoshi Inagaki (Gifu perimeter defenses)
• Casualties: approx. 250 killedUnknown number of dead
• Outcome: Allied victory
• Coordinates: -9.435°, 159.967°

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