Battle of Sittang Bridge (1942 AD)

Battle of Sittang Bridge (British Empire & British India vs Side B) took place in 1942 AD during Japanese conquest of Burma.

Battle facts

• Year: 1942 AD
• Date: 1942-02-23
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Japanese conquest of Burma
• Side A: British Empire, British India
• Commanders (A): Sir John Smyth
• Commanders (B): Shōjirō Iida, Shōzō Sakurai
• Outcome: Japanese victory
• Coordinates: 17.367°, 96.883°

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