Battle of the Barents Sea (1942 AD)

Battle of the Barents Sea took place in 1942 AD during World War II.

Battle facts

• Year: 1942 AD
• Date: 1942-12-31
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: World War II
• Commanders (A): Robert Sherbrooke|Robert Burnett
• Commanders (B): Oskar Kummetz
• Casualties: approx. 250 killed|1 destroyer sunk|1 minesweeper sunk|1 destroyer damaged330 killed|1 destroyer sunk|1 heavy cruiser damaged
• Outcome: British victory
• Coordinates: 73.250°, 29.000°

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