Battle of Bilin River

Quand

18 févr. 1942

Type

Bataille

Coordonnées

17.18° N, 97.25° E

Description

1942 conflict

War

World War II

The Battle of Bilin River was among the early major battles of the Burma Campaign in World War II. Fought between 14 and 19 February 1942, the battle was a tactical victory for Japan over the British Indian Army, and it led to a decisive victory for Japan immediately afterwards at the Battle of Sittang Bridge.

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