Battle of West Hunan (1938 AD)

Battle of West Hunan took place in 1938 AD during Second Sino-Japanese War.

Battle facts

Year: 1938 AD
Era: Modern
Conflict: Second Sino-Japanese War
Commanders (A): He Yingqin, Wang Yaowu, Tang Enbo, Liao Yaoxiang, Zhang Lingfu
Commanders (B): Yasuji Okamura, Kazuyoshi Sakanishi
Casualties: approx. Chinese figures: 21,040 casualties * 7,817 killed * 12,784 wounded * 380 missing 11 American pilotsJapanese figures: 20th army from April until June : According to Senshi Sōsho : *695 killed *1,181 wounded (including 322 who died of wounds) *24,640 fallen ill (including 2,362 who died of illness)
Outcome: Chinese victory
Coordinates: 27.600°, 111.800°