Japanese invasion of Camiguin Island

Japanese invasion of Camiguin Island
Part of Philippines Campaign (1941–42), Pacific War
Date 10 December 1941 Location Camiguin Island, Philippines Result Japanese victory
Belligerents
Empire of Japan	Commonwealth of the Philippines

Japan launched an attack on Batan Island on 8 December 1941, to get control of the airbase on the island. Japan used this airbase to launch attacks on other islands.

The invasion

Camiguin Island was invaded by the Japanese on 10 December 1941, using the Batan Island airbase. There was little resistance.^[1]

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