Created by Tom Horn on 19 Aug 2010, Last Update on 19 Aug 2010

Eastern Solomans - 24 Aug 1942

Third carrier battle of the Pacific campaign. Both fleets withdrew without a clear victor, however Japan lost significantly more crew and aircraft. Japanese reinforcements for Guadalcanal were delayed allowing Allied troops to prepare.

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

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