Today in World War II History—October 11, 1942

US sailor W.R. Martin points to scoreboard of light cruiser USS Boise from the Battle of Cape Esperance, 11-12 October 1942; the six Japanese ships claimed overstates actual enemy losses, not uncommon in night battles, Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, PA, November 1942 (US Naval History and Heritage Command: 80-G-36299)

80 Years Ago—Oct. 11, 1942: The Battle of Cape Esperance begins off Guadalcanal: US ships will sink a Japanese heavy cruiser and three destroyers.

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