Battle of Tassafaronga (1942 AD)

Battle of Tassafaronga took place in 1942 AD during Guadalcanal campaign.

Battle facts

Year: 1942 AD
Date: 1942-11-30
Era: Modern
Conflict: Guadalcanal campaign
Commanders (A): Raizō Tanaka, Sato Torajiro, Giichiro Nakahara
Commanders (B): Carleton H. Wright, Mahlon S. Tisdale, William M. Cole, Laurence A. Abercrombie
Casualties: approx. 197–211 killed 1 destroyer sunk395–417 killed 1 heavy cruiser sunk 3 heavy cruisers severely damaged
Outcome: Japanese victory
Coordinates: -9.200°, 159.833°