Battle of Sio (1944 AD)

Battle of Sio (Papua vs Side B) took place in 1944 AD during World War II.

Battle facts

Year: 1944 AD
Date: 1944-03-01
Era: Modern
Conflict: World War II
Side A: Papua
Commanders (A): Douglas MacArthur, Leslie Morshead, Frank Berryman
Commanders (B): Hatazō Adachi
Casualties: approx. 83 killed 186 wounded1,421 killed 2,198 found dead 76 captured
Outcome: Allied victory
Coordinates: -5.955°, 147.370°