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Japanese Submarine Shelling of Ellwood

1942
California
Era
Indian Wars and Frontier Conflicts
Year
1942
Location
California
Status
Historical record
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
United States
Forces
Ellwood oil field and refinery
VS
Victor
Japan
Forces
Imperial Japanese Navy submarine I-17 (Cmdr. Kozo Nishino)
Outcome
25 shells fired; minor damage to oil derrick and pump house; no casualties
The Battle

History & Significance

First attack on the continental US mainland since the Mexican-American War of 1846. The attack caused widespread panic up and down the California coast and triggered the Great Los Angeles Air Raid the following night (Feb 24-25), when AA guns fired at imaginary aircraft.

Casualties & Losses

0 killed; minor property damage

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Japanese Submarine Shelling of Ellwood take place?
Japanese Submarine Shelling of Ellwood took place in 1942.
Where was Japanese Submarine Shelling of Ellwood fought?
Japanese Submarine Shelling of Ellwood was fought in California, United States.
What was the outcome of Japanese Submarine Shelling of Ellwood?
25 shells fired; minor damage to oil derrick and pump house; no casualties
What was the significance of Japanese Submarine Shelling of Ellwood?
First attack on the continental US mainland since the Mexican-American War of 1846. The attack caused widespread panic up and down the California coast and triggered the Great Los Angeles Air Raid the following night (Feb 24-25), when AA guns fired at imaginary aircraft.
Protected heritage nearby

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Stow House
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