Convoy HG 76 (1941 AD)

Convoy HG 76 (25px Germany vs 25px United Kingdom) took place in 1941 AD during World War I.

Battle facts

• Year: 1941 AD
• Date: 1941-12-23
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: World War I
• Side A: 25px Germany
• Side B: 25px United Kingdom
• Commanders (A): Karl Dönitz
• Commanders (B): Raymond Fitzmaurice|Frederick Walker
• Casualties: approx. 5 U-boats destroyed|2 Aircraft shot down2 merchant ships sunk|1 escort carrier sunk|1 escorting destroyer sunk|3 Aircraft destroyed
• Outcome: British victory
• Coordinates: 45.500°, -4.333°

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