Modern era · 1943
Battle of Empress Augusta Bay
The Battle of Empress Augusta Bay, on 1–2 November 1943 – also known as the Battle of Gazelle Bay, Operation Cherry Blossom, and in Japanese sources as the Sea Battle off Bougainville Island (ブーゲンビル島沖海戦) – was a naval battle fought at night in Empress Augusta Bay near Bougainville Island.
- When
- 1 Nov 1943 – 2 Nov 1943
- Where
- Empress Augusta Bay
- Era
- Modern
Topics
Before and after
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