Naval Battle of Vella Lavella (1943)

Naval Battle of Vella Lavella (United States vs Japan) took place in 1943 during Pacific War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1943
• Date: 1943-10-06
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Pacific War
• Side A: United States
• Side B: Japan
• Commanders (A): Frank R. Walker
• Commanders (B): Matsuji Ijuin
• Casualties: 1 destroyer sunk, 2 destroyers heavily damaged, 67 killed 47 wounded 36 missing (United States), 1 destroyer sunk, 138 killed 103 captured (Japan)
• Outcome: Japanese victory
• Coordinates: -7.500°, 156.233°

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