Battle of Kula Gulf (1943 AD)

Battle of Kula Gulf took place in 1943 AD during Pacific War.

Battle facts

Year: 1943 AD
Date: 1943-07-06
Era: Modern
Conflict: Pacific War
Commanders (A): Walden L. Ainsworth, Robert W. Hayler
Commanders (B): Teruo Akiyama
Casualties: approx. 1 light cruiser sunk, 168 killed2 destroyers sunk, 2 destroyers damaged 324 killed
Outcome: Inconclusive; 1,600 of 2,600 Japanese troops landed at Vila, remainder either killed or not landed
Coordinates: -7.967°, 157.067°