November 12

Naval Battle of Guadalcanal — Decisive Night Action

American and Japanese naval forces fought a chaotic night battle at close range in the waters around Guadalcanal, with ships firing at point-blank range and sometimes ramming each other. Two American admirals were killed on the bridge of their ships.

The Naval Battle of Guadalcanal was the decisive naval engagement of the entire campaign, ending Japan's ability to reinforce the island and sealing American victory.