🔥The Japanese navy attempts a supply run to their troops on Guadalcanal.
💥The US Navy intercepts the Japanese ships and launches torpedoes.
🔫The US cruisers open fire on the Japanese ships.
💣The Japanese ships retaliate with their own torpedoes, hitting several US cruisers.
⚓The battle results in significant damage to both sides.
What was the objective of the Japanese supply run?
—The Japanese navy was attempting to deliver supplies to their troops on Guadalcanal.
How did the US Navy respond?
—The US Navy intercepted the Japanese ships and launched torpedoes at them.
What happened to the US cruisers?
—Several US cruisers were hit by Japanese torpedoes, causing significant damage.
Did the Japanese ships suffer any casualties?
—The battle resulted in damage to both sides, but the extent of Japanese casualties is unclear.
Who won the Battle of Guadalcanal?
—The outcome of the battle was not decisive, but the US Navy successfully disrupted the Japanese supply run.
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00:36The Japanese navy attempts a supply run to their troops on Guadalcanal.
06:53The US Navy intercepts the Japanese ships.
09:40The US cruisers open fire on the Japanese ships.
10:14The Japanese ships retaliate with their own torpedoes, hitting several US cruisers.
11:29The entire bow of the USS New Orleans tears off after being hit.
11:31The USS Pensacola continues on its course despite the damage.
