#04 The Battle of Cape Esperance.scn - WDS Guadalcanal
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2330 11 October 1942. The fighting on Guadalcanal Island had been going on for months and was becoming a battle of attrition. The Japanese were becoming anxious to eliminate the annoyance of Henderson Field and its aircraft. Admiral Makawa formed a powerful force to strike at the defenders of Guadalcanal Island, but his ships were detected on route to the island and with the advantage of radar, the Americans were able to establish a strong defensive line off Cape Esperance to stop him. For more information, see the Overlay Chart: Cape Esperance.bmp.
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