Marshalls–Gilberts raids (1942 AD)

Marshalls–Gilberts raids took place in 1942 AD during Pacific War.

Battle facts

Year: 1942 AD
Date: 1942-02-01
Era: Modern
Conflict: Pacific War
Commanders (A): William Halsey, Jr., Frank Jack Fletcher
Commanders (B): Shigeyoshi Inoue, Eiji Gotō
Casualties: approx. 1 cruiser damaged, 14 aircraft destroyed3 auxiliary ships sunk, 1 minelayer, 1 light cruiser damaged, 4 transports, 2 auxiliary ships damaged, 18 aircraft destroyed
Outcome: Minor damage to Japanese garrisons
Coordinates: 10.000°, 170.000°