The Battle of

Cape Esperance

11 October 1942

 

 

NAVAL HISTORICAL CENTER
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
WASHINGTON
1994


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CONTENTS

Foreword iii
Introduction 1
Organization of our Force 2
Admiral Scott's instructions 3
Preliminary movements 4
11 October--events prior to action 5
The engagement 12
Retirement 17
Conclusions 19
Appendix 20
Chronological outlines 24

 

Charts and Illustrations

Chart: Battle of Cape Esperance xi
Illustration: Damaged Boise entering Philadelphia Navy Yard xii

 



Last updated: May 27, 2003

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