Created by Tom Horn on 15 Oct 2009, Last Update on 15 Oct 2009

Santa Cruz Islands - 25 Oct 1942

The fourth carrier battle of the Pacific campaign. An apparent victory for the Japanese in terms of ships, the loss of many irreplaceable aircrew by the Japanese provided a long-term advantage for the Allies, whose aircrew losses were relatively low.

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Tags : United States,Japan,Naval,Aerial,Pacific,Combat

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