Battle of Cape Esperance (1942 AD)
Battle of Cape Esperance took place in 1942 AD during World War II.
Battle facts
- Year: 1942 AD
- Date: 1942-10-12
- Era: Modern
- Conflict: World War II
- Commanders (A): Norman Scott
- Commanders (B): Aritomo Gotō, Takatsugu Jōjima
- Casualties: approx. 1 destroyer sunk
1 heavy cruiser damaged
1 light cruiser severely damaged
1 destroyer severely damaged
2 floatplanes
163 killed1 heavy cruiser sunk
1 destroyer sunk
1 heavy cruiser heavily damaged
341–454 killed
111 captured
Plus: 2 retreating destroyers sunk by aircraft the following day
- Outcome: American victory
- Coordinates: -9.100°, 159.650°
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