Battle of Peleliu (1944 AD)

Battle of Peleliu took place in 1944 AD during Pacific War.

Battle facts

Year: 1944 AD
Date: 1944-11-27
Era: Modern
Conflict: Pacific War
Commanders (A): William H. Rupertus, Paul J. Mueller, Roy Geiger, Herman H. Hanneken, Harold D. Harris
Commanders (B): Kunio Nakagawa, Sadae Inoue, Murai Kenjiro
Casualties: approx. Total US Military for Palau Islands Group 1,989–2,143 battle deaths 8,514 wounded and injuredundefined
Outcome: American victory
Coordinates: 7.017°, 134.250°