Battle of Angaur

September 15 – October 22, 1944 · Angaur

Result American victory

The US Army's 81st Infantry Division invaded the small island of Angaur in Palau. The Japanese garrison fought almost to the last man, and the island became an American airbase.

Allies

Axis

Strength and losses

Strength
10,000
Killed
264
Wounded
1,354