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Battle off the Eastern Solomans
August 23, 1942

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Both the Americans and Japanese sent powerful carrier forces into the Eastern Solomans to support of their efforts to supply their troops on Guadalcanal. Scouting efforts proved successful for both sides and air strikes were launched. However, neither side achieved any decisive results.

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