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Naval History and Heritage Command

Guadalcanal Cruiser Night Action

PART1 Guadalcanal Cruiser Night Action jpg
Caption: The multiphase Naval Battle of Guadalcanal consisted of a series of destructive air and sea engagements closely related to a Japanese effort to reinforce land forces on the island. This infographic depicts phase one - the Cruiser Night Action. To find out more about the battle and its impact on WWII, check out our Browse By Topic page on the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal here - https://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/wars-conflicts-and-operations/world-war-ii/1942/guadalcanal/naval-battle-of-guadalcanal.html This infographic was designed to be a learning tool and can be printed as an 8.5 x 11 handout. (U.S. Navy graphic by Annalisa Underwood/Released)
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  • Theater of Operations--Pacific
  • Operations
  • Ceremonies. Celebrations, Commemorations
  • Boats-Ships--Cruisers
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  • World War II 1939-1945
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