British Empire 1941 1942 Second Sino-Japanese War Taishō period Shōwa period Asia-Pacific Mediterranean and Middle East Other campaigns Coups The Battle of Prome took place during the Japanese conquest of Burma.

Shortly afterward, the Japanese invaded Victoria's Point, and slowly started to build up forces.

After the loss at Toungoo, the remaining allies split the land up, and each defended their own city.

[2][3] After a victory at Shwedaung, the Japanese started firing at Prome on the night of 30 March.

Despite British forces inflicting significant casualties, they withdrew to Allanmyo on 2 April.