Capture of Salaya Airfield

Capture of Salaya Airfield
Part of the Middle East Campaign of the Second Europan War
Maoru troops during a Haka after capturing Salaya Airfield.
Date 21 May- 1 June 1941 Location Salaya Airfield, Palestina, Middle East Result Decisive Allied victory
Belligerents
New Akiba	Empire of Quenmin Trungdong Archadia-Archedes
Commanders and leaders
Tsukuyo Kushineda	Thạch Hung Sõn Chiến Giovanni Filiberto
Units involved
1st Maoru Regiment
Strength
1,000 troops 20 tanks	2,000 defenders 40 tanks 4 guns 2,500 relief force
Casualties and losses
97 killed or wounded 7 tanks	1,020 killed or wounded 10 tanks 3980 surrendered or retreated

The Capture of Salaya Airfield was an operation undertaken majority by the New Akibander forces during the Battle of Sinai. Under the command of Brigadier Tsukuyo Kushineda, Commonwealth forces were able to capture the airfield and later, defended it for 5 days before being relieved. The battle was also significant in the military history of New Akiba as it showed the prowess of the Maoru troops, and gave a lasting impression on the Imperial forces, eventually classifying New Akibander troops as one of the most elite forces in the Commonwealth Army, alongside the Zanarkian forces.