#01Savo Island 0100.scn - WDS Guadalcanal
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| Turns: | 7 |
| Type: | Custom |
| First Side: | Imp. Japanese Navy |
| Second Side: | US Navy |
0100 09 August 1942. When the Marines landed at Guadalcanal, the Japanese were not willing to give up the island without a fight. In particular, Admiral Makawa was ready to strike back with his cruiser force. In the early morning of August 9th, his cruiser force penetrated the radar pickets operating outside Savo Island and devastated the defending American cruisers stationed in the channel. The loss suffered by the Americans would be one of the worst defeats of the United States Navy. The struggle over the following months would result in that area of water becoming known as Iron Bottom Sound, by virtue of the number of ships sunk there. In this version of the battle, the Japanese ships have not yet penetrated the radar picket line. This scenario will play much differently than the historical battle as the American player will be able to react far better than occurred historically. For more information, see the Overlay Chart: Savo Island.bmp.
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