Battle of Sarimbun Beach (1942 AD)

Battle of Sarimbun Beach (22nd Australian Brigade & Jind Infantry Battalion & Dalforce militia (one company) vs 5th Division & 18th Division) took place in 1942 AD during Battle of Singapore.

Battle facts

• Year: 1942 AD
• Date: 1942-02-09
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Battle of Singapore
• Side A: 22nd Australian Brigade, Jind Infantry Battalion, Dalforce militia (one company)
• Side B: 5th Division, 18th Division
• Commanders (A): Harold Burfield Taylor
• Commanders (B): Renya Mutaguchi, Takuro Matsui
• Outcome: Japanese victory
• Coordinates: 1.387°, 103.692°

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