Created by Tom Horn on 2 Nov 2009, Last Update on 2 Nov 2009

Battle of Tassafaronga - 30 Nov 1942

A US warship force of 5 cruisers and 4 destroyers attempted to surprise and destroy a Japanese warship force of 8 destroyers. The battle was severe tactical defeat for the US, but with little strategic impact.

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

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