World War II Naval Battle of Guadalcanal, November 13, 1942
World War II: Naval Battle of Guadalcanal: U.S. and Japanese ships engage in an intense, close-quarters surface naval engagement during the Guadalcanal campaign.
Date: November 13, 1942
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