Battle of Yang Dang Khum

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Battle of Yang Dang Khum
Part of the Franco-Thai War
Date January 16, 1941 Location French Indochina Result Thai victory
Belligerents
Vichy France	Thailand
Commanders and leaders
General Maurice Martin	Major General Phin Choonhavan
Strength
5,000 men 20 tanks 10 aircraft	8,000 men 30 tanks 15 aircraft
Casualties and losses
Unknown killed or wounded 3 tanks destroyed 2 aircraft shot down	Unknown killed or wounded 5 tanks destroyed 3 aircraft shot down

The Battle of Yang Dang Khum took place on January 16, 1941, in a French counterattack during the Franco-Thai War, on the Thai-held villages of Yang Dang Khum and Phum Preav in French Indochina. The conflict was driven by territorial disputes between Vichy France, which controlled French Indochina, and Thailand. The battle resulted in a Thai victory, with the French forces suffering significant casualties and retreating successfully from their positions.