Huon Peninsula campaign (1944 AD)

Huon Peninsula campaign took place in 1944 AD during Pacific War.

Battle facts

Year: 1944 AD
Date: 1944-03-01
Era: Modern
Conflict: Pacific War
Commanders (A): Douglas MacArthur, George Wootten, Victor Windeyer, Bernard Evans, David Whitehead
Commanders (B): Hatazō Adachi, Eizo Yamada, Shigeru Katagiri
Casualties: approx. ~1,387 killed or wounded~5,500 dead from all causes
Outcome: Allied victory
Coordinates: -6.417°, 147.500°