Battle of Kampar

Battle of Kampar Part of the Battle of Malaya, World War II Date 30 December 1941 – 2 January 1942 Location Kampar, Malaya Result Allied withdrawal Belligerents 11th Division 5th Division Commanders Archibald Paris Masanobu Tsuji Strength 2,000 infantry 9,000 infantry 200 tanks 100 artillery pieces Casualties and losses (Japanese estimate) 150 killed (Japanese estimate) 500 killed

v • d • e Battle of Malaya Kota Bahru – Singapore – Krohcol – Prince of Wales & Repulse – Jitra – Kampar – Slim River – Muar

The Battle of Kampar was an engagement of World War II between the 11th Indian Division and the Japanese 5th Division. The battle lasted from December 30, 1941 to January 2, 1942. The Japanese intended to capture Kampar as a New Year’s gift to Emperor Hirohito, but Allied forces managed to hold their position before withdrawing on January 2.

External links

• The Battles of Kampar by Chye Kooi Loong
• Remembering the Battle of Kampar : The Forgotten Heroes of The British Battalion.

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