Battle of the Malacca Strait (1945 AD)

Battle of the Malacca Strait took place in 1945 AD during Pacific War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1945 AD
• Date: 1945-05-16
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Pacific War
• Commanders (A): Manley Power
• Commanders (B): Shigeru Fukudome, Shintaro Hashimoto, Kaju Sugiura
• Casualties: approx. 2 killed 3 wounded 1 destroyer damaged927 killed 1 heavy cruiser sunk 1 destroyer damaged
• Outcome: British victory
• Coordinates: 4.000°, 100.000°

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