Action of 14 February 1944 1944
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 14 February 1944 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1944 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | World War II era (1939–1945) | derived from year |
| Nearest landmass | At sea (nearest continent: Asia) | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | World War II | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 4.4500, 100.1830 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The action of 14 February 1944 refers to the sinking of a German U-boat off the Strait of Malacca during the Second World War by a British submarine. It was one of the few naval engagements of the Pacific War involving German and Italian forces.
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