Surprise Off Savo

Spring 1999, vol. 11 #3.

August 9, 1942, a Japanese attack on cruisers results in 4 sunk, 1 damaged in a surprise attack. U.S. radar had been turned off due to decisions by higher-ups. 992 died, 711 were wounded.

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