Japanese invasion of Thailand

When

8 Dec 1941

Kind

Military operation

Coordinates

14.00° N, 101.00° E

Description

1941 Empire of Japan invaded Thailand

Placed at the country: the source names no closer place.

1941 brief attempt at invading Thailand by Japan

The Japanese invasion of Thailand occurred on 8 December 1941. It was briefly fought between the Kingdom of Thailand and the Empire of Japan. Despite fierce fighting in southern Thailand, the fighting lasted only five hours before ending in a ceasefire. Thailand and Japan then formed an alliance making Thailand part of the Axis alliance until the end of World War II.

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