Bombing of Darwin (1942 AD)

Bombing of Darwin took place in 1942 AD during Air raids on Australia, 1942–43.

Battle facts

Year: 1942 AD
Date: 1942-02-19
Era: Modern
Conflict: Air raids on Australia, 1942–43
Commanders (B): Chuichi Nagumo, Mitsuo Fuchida
Casualties: approx. 236 killed 300–400 wounded 30 aircraft destroyed 11 vessels sunk 3 vessels grounded 25 ships damaged2 killed 1 POW 34 carrier aircraft damaged
Outcome: Japanese victory
Coordinates: -12.475°, 130.850°