Battle of Wau (1943 AD)

Battle of Wau took place in 1943 AD during New Guinea campaign.

Battle facts

Year: 1943 AD
Date: 1943-02-04
Era: Modern
Conflict: New Guinea campaign
Commanders (A): Thomas Blamey, Murray Moten
Commanders (B): Hitoshi Imamura, Toru Okabe
Casualties: approx. 349 killed, wounded or missing1,200 dead from all causes (estimate), includes 361 lost on Nichiryu Maru
Outcome: Allied victory
Coordinates: -7.339°, 146.717°