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What was the primary objective of the U.S. Navy task force in the Battle of Tassafaronga?
What was the primary objective of the U.S. Navy task force in the Battle of Tassafaronga?
- To bombard Japanese land forces on Guadalcanal.
- To intercept and destroy Japanese reinforcements heading to Guadalcanal. (correct)
- To establish naval superiority in the Ironbottom Sound.
- To rescue downed American pilots in the Solomon Islands.
What type of torpedo caused significant damage to U.S. cruisers in the Battle of Tassafaronga?
What type of torpedo caused significant damage to U.S. cruisers in the Battle of Tassafaronga?
- Mark 15 torpedo
- Mark 8 torpedo
- Type 93 "Long Lance" torpedo (correct)
- Mark 14 torpedo
Which of the following U.S. cruisers sustained damage in the Battle of Tassafaronga, as depicted in the provided text and image?
Which of the following U.S. cruisers sustained damage in the Battle of Tassafaronga, as depicted in the provided text and image?
- U.S.S. New Orleans (CA-32)
- U.S.S. Minneapolis (CA-36) (correct)
- U.S.S. San Francisco (CA-38)
- U.S.S. Chicago (CA-29)
Which of the following best describes the outcome of the Battle of Tassafaronga for the Japanese forces?
Which of the following best describes the outcome of the Battle of Tassafaronga for the Japanese forces?
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Battle of Tassafaronga
Battle of Tassafaronga
A naval battle on November 30, 1942, in Ironbottom Sound, Guadalcanal, between U.S. Navy and Japanese destroyers.
Type 93 Torpedoes
Type 93 Torpedoes
Effective torpedoes used by Japanese forces during the Battle of Tassafaronga, known as 'Long Lance'.
U.S.S. Northampton
U.S.S. Northampton
A U.S. cruiser that was involved in the Battle of Tassafaronga and was lost in action.
Guadalcanal Campaign
Guadalcanal Campaign
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Study Notes
Battle of Tassafaronga, 30 November 1942
- The battle occurred in Ironbottom Sound, off Tassafaronga Point on Guadalcanal's northern coast.
- A US Navy task force tried to surprise and destroy Japanese destroyers supplying Japanese ground forces.
- US forces used their new radar to locate Japanese ships.
- A Japanese destroyer was sunk.
- Japanese ships responded quickly and effectively.
- Several US cruisers were sunk or heavily damaged by Japanese torpedoes.
- Japanese ships were able to escape.
- The Japanese were unable to land any supplies and reinforcements on Guadalcanal.
- The battle had a negative effect on Japanese forces on Guadalcanal.
- A US ship, Minneapolis (CA-36), received torpedo damage and was photographed on December 1, 1942.
- The US cruiser, Northampton (CA-26), was lost during the battle.
- The engagement was part of the Solomon Islands Campaign.
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