Battle of the Bismarck Sea (1943 AD)

Battle of the Bismarck Sea took place in 1943 AD during Pacific War.

Battle facts

Year: 1943 AD
Date: 1943-03-04
Era: Modern
Conflict: Pacific War
Commanders (A): Ennis Whitehead, Joe Hewitt
Commanders (B): Gunichi Mikawa, Masatomi Kimura
Casualties: approx. 2 bombers destroyed, 4 fighters destroyed, 13 killed8 transports sunk, 4 destroyers sunk, 15 fighters destroyed (Eight Navy Type 0 fighters and seven Army Type 1 fighters), 2,890+ dead
Outcome: Allied victory
Coordinates: -7.250°, 148.250°