Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands (1942 AD)

Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands took place in 1942 AD during Pacific War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1942 AD
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Pacific War
• Commanders (A): William Halsey, Thomas C. Kinkaid, George Murray, Charles P. Mason
• Commanders (B): Nobutake Kondō, Chūichi Nagumo, Hiroaki Abe, Kakuji Kakuta
• Casualties: approx. 266 killed 1 fleet carrier sunk 1 destroyer sunk 1 fleet carrier damaged 1 battleship damaged 1 light cruiser damaged 2 destroyers damaged 81 aircraft destroyed aircrew losses: 22 killed400–500 killed 1 fleet carrier heavily damaged 1 light carrier heavily damaged 1 heavy cruiser damaged 1 destroyer damaged 99 aircraft destroyed aircrew losses: 148 killed
• Outcome: Japanese tactical victory
• Coordinates: -8.633°, 166.717°

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