1942 ⟶ Battle of Cape Esperance
Battle of Cape Esperance.
Year
1942
1943
🚢 Battle of Cape Esperance
naval battleGuadalcanal CampaignPacific TheaterUS NavyJapanese Navynight battleSolomon Islandsship combat
⚔️ Third Battle of the Matanikau
Battle of MatanikauGuadalcanal CampaignPacific TheaterUS MarinesJapanese Armyland battlemilitary conflictSolomon Islands
💥 US Navy Victory Off Guadalcanal
On the Northwest coast of Guadalcanal, United States Navy ships intercept and defeat a Japanese fleet on their way to reinforce troops on the island. With the help of radar they sink one cruiser and several Japanese destroyers.⟶
naval battleGuadalcanal CampaignPacific TheaterUS NavyJapanese Navyradarship combatSolomon Islands
⚔️ Battle of Guadalcanal Begins
Battle of Guadalcanal – A climactic naval battle near Guadalcanal starts between Japanese and American naval forces.⟶
GuadalcanalNaval BattlePacific TheaterUS NavyJapanese NavySolomon IslandsClashWarfareJapanUS
🌊 Battle of Guadalcanal Ends
The naval battle of Guadalcanal ends. Although the United States Navy suffers heavy losses, it still retains control of the sea around Guadalcanal.⟶
GuadalcanalNaval BattlePacific TheaterUS NavyJapanese NavySolomon IslandsVictoryWarfareUSJapan
🚢 Battle of Kula Gulf in the Solomons
U.S. and Japanese ships fight the Battle of Kula Gulf in the Solomons.⟶
Pacific TheaterBattle of Kula Gulfnaval battleSolomon IslandsUS NavyJapanese Navy