Battle between HMAS Sydney and German auxiliary cruiser Kormoran (1941 AD)

Battle between HMAS Sydney and German auxiliary cruiser Kormoran took place in 1941 AD during World War II.

Battle facts

• Year: 1941 AD
• Date: 1941-11-19
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: World War II
• Commanders (A): Theodor Detmers
• Commanders (B): Joseph Burnett
• Casualties: approx. 82 killed scuttledAll 645 lost sunk
• Outcome: |combatant2 =
• Coordinates: -26.164°, 111.074°

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