Operation Hailstone (1944 AD)

Operation Hailstone took place in 1944 AD during World War II.

Battle facts

Year: 1944 AD
Date: 1944-02-17
Era: Modern
Conflict: World War II
Commanders (A): Marc Mitscher
Commanders (B): Masami Kobayashi
Casualties: approx. 40 killed 1 fleet carrier damaged 1 battleship slightly damaged 25 aircraft destroyed4,500+ killed 2 light cruisers sunk 4 destroyers sunk 3 auxiliary cruisers sunk 6 auxiliary ships sunk 32 merchant ships sunk 9 vessels damaged 250+ aircraft destroyed
Outcome: American victory
Coordinates: 7.339°, 151.885°