Battle of Jitra 1941
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 11 December 1941 – 13 December 1941 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1941 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | World War II era (1939–1945) | derived from year |
| Location | Malaysia | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Malayan campaign | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 6.2681, 100.4217 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Jitra was fought between the invading Japanese and Allied forces during the Malayan Campaign of the Second World War, from 11–13 December 1941. The British defeat compelled Arthur Percival to order all Allied aircraft stationed in Malaya to withdraw to Singapore.
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