Fourth Battle of Savo Island

Fourth Battle of Savo Island

Fourth Battle of Savo Island may refer to:
*Naval Battle of Guadalcanal, a battle that took place November 12 – 15, 1942 during the Guadalcanal Campaign in the Pacific War of World War II.
*Battle of Tassafaronga, a battle that took place November 30, 1942 during the Guadalcanal Campaign in the Pacific War of World War II.


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