Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands

October 25–27, 1942

Part of Guadalcanal campaign

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Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands

Carrier battle east of the Solomons: Hornet was sunk and Enterprise damaged, a tactical Japanese victory that cost Japan many of its experienced aircrews.

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