1943 ⟶ Battle of Rennell Island: Japanese Victory, USS Chicago Sunk
The naval battle of Rennell Island, near Guadalcanal, begins...
Year
1942
1943
🚢 Battle of Savo Island: US & Australian Naval Defeat
The naval Battle of Savo Island, near Guadalcanal; the Americans lose three cruisers, the Australians one.⟶
Pacific TheaterNaval BattleGuadalcanalUS NavyAustralian NavyJapanLossesEarly War
⚔️ 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: 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.⟶
GuadalcanalNaval BattlePacific TheaterUS NavyJapanese NavySolomon IslandsSinkingBattleshipUSS JuneauWarfareUS
🌊 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 Rennell Island: Japanese Victory, USS Chicago Sunk
The naval battle of Rennell Island, near Guadalcanal, begins. The Japanese beat the Americans and the USS Chicago is lost.⟶
Naval BattleRennell IslandGuadalcanalPacific TheaterJapanese VictoryUS NavyUSS ChicagoMilitary OperationsSolomon Islands
🚢 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