Battle of Rennell Island (1943 AD)

Battle of Rennell Island took place in 1943 AD during Guadalcanal campaign.

Battle facts

Year: 1943 AD
Date: 1943-01-30
Era: Modern
Conflict: Guadalcanal campaign
Commanders (A): William Halsey Jr., Robert C. Giffen
Commanders (B): Jinichi Kusaka, Rinosuke Ichimaru, Seigō Yamagata
Casualties: approx. 1 heavy cruiser sunk 1 destroyer heavily damaged 85 killed12 medium bombers destroyed 60–84 killed
Outcome: Japanese victory
Coordinates: -11.417°, 160.933°