1942 ⟶ Battle of Guadalcanal Ends

The naval battle of Guadalcanal ends. Although the United St...
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1943

🌊 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.⟶
Battle of Guadalcanal Ends (1942)
GuadalcanalNaval BattlePacific TheaterUS NavyJapanese NavySolomon IslandsVictoryWarfareUSJapan

đŸ’„ 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.⟶
US Navy Victory Off Guadalcanal (1942)
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⚔ Battle of Guadalcanal Begins

Battle of Guadalcanal – A climactic naval battle near Guadalcanal starts between Japanese and American naval forces.⟶
Battle of Guadalcanal Begins (1942)
GuadalcanalNaval BattlePacific TheaterUS NavyJapanese NavySolomon IslandsClashWarfareJapanUS

đŸȘŠ Battle of Guadalcanal: USS Hiei Sunk and USS Juneau Sunk with Sullivan Brothers

Battle of Guadalcanal: aviators from USS Enterprise sink the Japanese battleship Hiei. Notably, USS Juneau is sunk with much of its crew, including the five Sullivan brothers.⟶
Battle of Guadalcanal: USS Hiei Sunk and USS Juneau Sunk with Sullivan Brothers (1942)
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đŸ’„ USS Washington Attacks Kirishima

USS Washington attacks the Japanese battleship Kirishima; the Japanese ship would capsize at 03:25 on the morning of 15 November.⟶
USS Washington Attacks Kirishima (1942)
GuadalcanalNaval BattlePacific TheaterUS NavyJapanese NavyBattleshipKirishimaWarfareUS

🚱 Battle of Kula Gulf in the Solomons

U.S. and Japanese ships fight the Battle of Kula Gulf in the Solomons.⟶
Battle of Kula Gulf in the Solomons (1943)
Pacific TheaterBattle of Kula Gulfnaval battleSolomon IslandsUS NavyJapanese Navy