Battle of Prome (1942) 1942
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 30 March 1942 – 2 April 1942 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1942 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | World War II era (1939–1945) | derived from year |
| Location | Myanmar | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Japanese conquest of Burma | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 18.8167, 95.2167 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Prome took place during the Japanese conquest of Burma. China's Generalissimo, Chiang Kai-shek, believed "As long as the British hold Prome, we hold Toungoo."
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