I came across this "operation" while reading up a bit on more obscure WW2 events.
Basically the American and Canadian troops made an amphibious assault on the island of Kiska.
In the "battle" the allies suffered 313 casualties.
Thing is,there wasnt a single Japanese soldier on the island,it was all down to friendly fire and some stray mines.
Here is the link for a more in depth description:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Cottage
The battle is listed as a "Japanese Tactical Victory".
As a side note the Canadians suffered fewer losses than the Americans.
I dont know if this is a hint towards any inherent superiority in Canadian infantry tactics or not.
Im somewhat curious how this sort of mistake was even possible,surely the soldiers involved would realize the absence of any Japanese.
Basically the American and Canadian troops made an amphibious assault on the island of Kiska.
In the "battle" the allies suffered 313 casualties.
Thing is,there wasnt a single Japanese soldier on the island,it was all down to friendly fire and some stray mines.
Here is the link for a more in depth description:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Cottage
The battle is listed as a "Japanese Tactical Victory".
As a side note the Canadians suffered fewer losses than the Americans.
I dont know if this is a hint towards any inherent superiority in Canadian infantry tactics or not.
Im somewhat curious how this sort of mistake was even possible,surely the soldiers involved would realize the absence of any Japanese.