Action of 27 March 1942 1942
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 27 March 1942 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1942 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | World War II era (1939–1945) | derived from year |
| Nearest landmass | At sea (nearest continent: Islands & open ocean) | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Islands & open ocean | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | World War II | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Reinhard Hardegen | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 35.6300, -70.2300 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The action of 27 March 1942 was a naval encounter between the United States and Germany during World War II in the Atlantic Ocean. While patrolling 300 nmi (560 km; 350 mi) off Norfolk, Virginia, an American Q-ship encountered a U-boat and a short surface engagement ensued.
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