Bombing of Kure (1945 AD)
Bombing of Kure took place in 1945 AD during Bombing of Kure.
Battle facts
- Year: 1945 AD
- Date: 1945-07-28
- Era: Contemporary
- Conflict: Bombing of Kure
- Commanders (A): William Halsey
- Commanders (B): Kanazawa Masao
- Casualties: approx. 102 killed
133 aircraft destroyed1 fleet carrier sunk
3 battleships sunk
1 ex-battleship sunk
2 heavy cruisers sunk
1 light cruiser sunk
2 armored cruisers sunk
1 destroyer sunk
2 escort ships sunk
1 escort carrier grounded
1 fleet c
- Outcome: Allied victory
- Coordinates: 34.230°, 132.550°
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