1942 ⟶ Battle of Savo Island: US & Australian Naval Defeat
The naval Battle of Savo Island, near Guadalcanal; the Ameri...
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 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 SeaNavyDutchAlliesJapanNaval BattlePacific TheaterMilitary Defeat
⚔️ 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 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 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.⟶
Pacific Theaternaval battleCape St. GeorgedestroyersAdmiral Arleigh BurkeWorld War IIUS NavyJapanNew IrelandBuka