Attack on Yokosuka (1945)

Attack on Yokosuka took place in 1945 during Bombing of Yokosuka.

Battle facts

• Year: 1945
• Date: 1945-07-01
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Bombing of Yokosuka
• Commanders (A): William Halsey, John S. McCain, Bernard Rawlings
• Commanders (B): Michitaro Tozuka
• Casualties: 14 aircraft 18 aircrew killed (side A), 1 destroyer 1 submarine 2 escort vessels sunk 1 battleship damaged 5 small ships damaged 43 aircraft destroyed 77 aircraft damaged (side B)
• Coordinates: 35.293°, 139.671°

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