Bombing of Rabaul (1943 AD)

Bombing of Rabaul took place in 1943 AD during World War I.

Battle facts

Year: 1943 AD
Date: 1943-01-01
Era: Modern
Conflict: World War I
Commanders (A): George Kenney (land air forces),, William Halsey, Jr.,, Frederick Sherman (naval forces)
Commanders (B): Mineichi Koga,, Jinichi Kusaka
Casualties: approx. 10 carrier aircraft, 19 land-based aircraft destroyed (air raid at 2nd November1 destroyer sunk 3 cruisers damaged, 3 cruisers lightly damaged, 52 aircraft destroyed
Outcome: Allied victory
Coordinates: -4.199°, 152.168°