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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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.

Further information: Order of battle for Amoy Operation

Sources

• 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.

External links

• Axis History Forum: OOB IJN Amphibious Assault Xiamen (Amoy) May 10, 1938