Estonian Soldier reacts to the Battle of Savo Island
Video Summary
In August 1942, the Japanese navy’s 8th Fleet, led by Admiral Gunichi Mikawa, set out to attack an American naval force off Guadalcanal, after an American landing on the island. The Japanese force, consisting of five heavy cruisers, two light cruisers, and one destroyer, was initially undetected by the Americans. However, an American submarine’s report of Japanese ships led to a tense night battle. Mikawa’s force was surprised to find themselves under attack, as they had not anticipated submarines to be a threat. The Japanese returned fire, and a intense battle ensued. Three American heavy cruisers, USS Quincy, USS Vincennes, and USS Astoria, were heavily damaged or sunk, while the Japanese suffered only 34 casualties. Mikawa’s force ultimately withdrew from the area, recognizing they could not continue to fight in the face of American air superiority. The battle was a turning point in the Guadalcanal campaign, as the Japanese failed to destroy the American transports, which would later enable the Allies to maintain a foothold on the island.
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