Amoy Operation

Amoy Operation
Part of the Second Sino-Japanese War
Date May 10–12, 1938
Location Amoy Island
Result Japanese victory
Belligerents
 Imperial Japanese Navy, Japan National Revolutionary Army, China
Commanders and leaders
Adm.Koichi Shiozawa Director, Fukien Pacification HQ Chen Yi
Strength
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Casualties and losses
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  • Major engagements in bold
Began in 1931–1937
Began in 1937–1939
Began in 1940–1942
Began in 1943–1945
Others

The Amoy Operation was part of a campaign by Japan during the Second Sino-Japanese War to blockade China to prevent it from communicating with the outside world and importing needed arms and materials. Control of Amoy Island would provide a base to make the blockade of Fujian province more effective.

Order of battle for Amoy Operation

Sources

[1] Hsu Long-hsuen and Chang Ming-kai, History of The Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945) 2nd Ed. ,1971. Translated by Wen Ha-hsiung , Chung Wu Publishing; 33, 140th Lane, Tung-hwa Street, Taipei, Taiwan Republic of China. Pg. 247, Map 11.

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