Battle of Audierne Bay

Battle of Audierne Bay
Part of the Battle of the Atlantic and the Invasion of Normandy
6-inch guns of HMS Mauritius firing during the action in Audierne Bay 23 August 1944
Date 23 August 1944 Location Bay of Audierne between Brest and Lorient, France 47.91°N 4.48°W / 47.91; -4.48 Result Allied victory
Belligerents
United Kingdom Canada	Germany
Commanders and leaders
William Davis	Unknown
Strength
Cruiser Mauritius Destroyer Ursa Destroyer Iroquois	10 armed ships
Casualties and losses
None	8 ships sunk 161 captured