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Battle of the Bismarck Sea
1943 • Bismarcksee Seeluftkrieg
Historical Overview
Air strikes destroy a Japanese troop convoy.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Allied victory.
USA/Australia
- Commander: George Kenney
- Strength: 154 Flugzeuge
- Casualties: 13
Japanese Navy
- Commander: Masatomi Kimura
- Strength: 16 Schiffe
- Casualties: 2890
Strategic Context
Preventing Japanese reinforcements for Lae.
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