Operation Tidal Wave (1943 AD)

Operation Tidal Wave took place in 1943 AD during Western Allied Campaign in Romania.

Battle facts

Year: 1943 AD
Date: 1943-08-01
Era: Modern
Conflict: Western Allied Campaign in Romania
Commanders (A): Lewis H. Brereton, Uzal G. Ent
Commanders (B): Alfred Gerstenberg
Casualties: approx. 53 B-24s destroyed (34 claimed in Romania) 55 B-24s damaged 310 aircrew killed or missing 190 aircrew captured or interned7 fighters destroyed (2 Romanian and 5 German) 11 fighters damaged (2 Romanian and 9 German) 19 dead and 97 wounded
Outcome: Axis victory
Coordinates: 44.933°, 26.017°