1942Battle of Savo Island: US & Australian Naval Defeat

The naval Battle of Savo Island, near Guadalcanal; the Ameri...
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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.
Battle of Savo Island: US & Australian Naval Defeat (1942)
Pacific TheaterNaval BattleGuadalcanalUS NavyAustralian NavyJapanLossesEarly War

🚢 Battle of the Java Sea: Allied Naval Defeat

Battle of the Java Sea – Under a Dutch Rear Admiral Karl Doorman, the combined forces lose 2 light cruisers and 3 destroyers.
Battle of the Java Sea: Allied Naval Defeat (1942)
Battle of the Java SeaNavyDutchAlliesJapanNaval BattlePacific TheaterMilitary Defeat

⚔️ 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

🌊 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

🚢 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.
Battle of Rennell Island: Japanese Victory, USS Chicago Sunk (1943)
Naval BattleRennell IslandGuadalcanalPacific TheaterJapanese VictoryUS NavyUSS ChicagoMilitary OperationsSolomon Islands

🚢 Battle of Cape St. George

Americans and Japanese fight the naval Battle of Cape St. George between Buka and New Ireland. Admiral Arleigh Burke's destroyers distinguish themselves.
Battle of Cape St. George (1943)
Pacific Theaternaval battleCape St. GeorgedestroyersAdmiral Arleigh BurkeWorld War IIUS NavyJapanNew IrelandBuka