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Amoy Operation

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Amoy Operation
Part of the Second Sino-Japanese War
Date May 10–12, 1938
Location Amoy Island
Result Japanese victory
Belligerents
Naval flag of Empire of Japan Imperial Japanese Navy, Japan Flag of the Republic of China National Revolutionary Army, China
Commanders
Flag of the Empire of Japan Adm.Koichi Shiozawa Flag of the Republic of China Director, Fukien Pacification HQ Chen Yi
Strength
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Casualties and losses
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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

[edit] 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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