This Day in Naval History – Nov. 2

Sunday, November 01, 2009

1943 - In Battle in Empress Augusta Bay, U.S. cruisers and destroyers turn back Japanese forces trying to attack transports off Bougainville, Solomons.

1968 - Operation Search Turn began in Mekong Delta.

(Source: Navy News Service)

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