Naval Battle of Casablanca (1942 AD)

Naval Battle of Casablanca took place in 1942 AD during Operation Torch.

Battle facts

Year: 1942 AD
Date: 1942-11-16
Era: Modern
Conflict: Operation Torch
Commanders (A): Henry Hewitt
Commanders (B): Frix Michelier, Ernst Kals
Casualties: approx. 174 killed 4 troopships sunk 150 landing craft sunk 5 aircraft destroyed 1 battleship damaged 1 heavy cruiser damaged 2 destroyers damaged 1 oiler damaged462 killed 200 wounded 1 battleship damaged 1 light cruiser destroyed 4 destroyers sunk 7 submarines sunk 1 submarine scuttled 2 submarines damaged 1 destroyer grounded 2 flotilla le
Outcome: American victory
Coordinates: 33.530°, -7.583°