Battle of Jitra

Battle of Jitra
Part of the Malayan Campaign, World War II

Map of the Malayan Peninsula. Jitra is situated in the state of Kedah (top left).
Date10–13 December 1941
Location06°16′05″N 100°25′18″E / 6.26806°N 100.42167°E / 6.26806; 100.42167
Result Japanese victory
Belligerents

 British Empire

 Japan
Commanders and leaders
United Kingdom David Murray-Lyon Empire of Japan Takurō Matsui
Units involved
British Raj 11th Indian Division Empire of Japan 5th Infantry Division
Casualties and losses
26+ killed
350+ killed
6 tanks destroyed
1+ tank damaged
27 killed
83 wounded[1]

The Battle of Jitra was fought between the invading Japanese and Allied forces during the Malayan Campaign of the Second World War, from 11–13 December 1941. The British defeat compelled Arthur Percival to order all Allied aircraft stationed in Malaya to withdraw to Singapore.

  1. ^ Max Hastings, All Hell Let Loose, 337