Operation Jaywick
Operation Jaywick was a special operation undertaken in World War II. In September 1943, 14 commandos and sailors from the Allied Z Special Unit raided Japanese shipping in Singapore Harbour, sinking six ships.
| Operation Jaywick | |||||||
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| Part of the Japanese occupation of Singapore during World War II | |||||||
The MV Krait, used to infiltrate Singapore. | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Empire of Japan | Z Special Unit | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Ivan Lyon Hubert Edward Carse | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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14 commandos and sailors 1 fishing boat | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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3 ships sunk 3 ships damaged | None | ||||||
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