Battle of the Denmark Strait (1941 AD)

Battle of the Denmark Strait took place in 1941 AD during Battle of the Atlantic.

Battle facts

• Year: 1941 AD
• Date: 1941-05-24
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Battle of the Atlantic
• Commanders (A): Günther Lütjens| Ernst Lindemann| Helmuth Brinkmann
• Commanders (B): Lancelot Holland| John Leach| Ralph Kerr| Frederic Wake-Walker
• Casualties: approx. 5 woundedHMS Hood sunk|1,428 dead|9 wounded
• Outcome: German victory
• Coordinates: 67.767°, -31.000°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of the Denmark Strait · Wikidata entry

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