Battle of Pasir Panjang (1942 AD)

Battle of Pasir Panjang (British Malaya vs Side B) took place in 1942 AD during Battle of Singapore.

Battle facts

• Year: 1942 AD
• Date: 1942-02-15
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Battle of Singapore
• Side A: British Malaya
• Commanders (A): Lt. Col. J.R.G. Andre, Cpt. H.R. Rix, 2nd Lt. Adnan Saidi
• Commanders (B): Lt. Gen. Renya Mutaguchi, Col. Yoshio Nasu
• Casualties: approx. 159 killed and hundreds wounded600 killed and several hundreds more wounded
• Outcome: Japanese pyrrhic victory Fall of Singapore
• Coordinates: 1.283°, 103.767°

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