Top 10 greatest aircraft carrier battles

By Lin Liyao
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   Battle of the Eastern Solomons (东所罗门群岛海战)

 

Location: Solomon Islands, Oceania Date: 24 --25 August, 1942


Countries: Japan vs. Allies (United States and Australia)

Aircraft carriers: Japan: 2 fleet carriers (Shokaku and Zuikaku) and 1 light fleet carrier (Ryujo) vs U.S.: 2 fleet carriers (USS Enterprise and Saratoga)

Result: The battle is generally considered to be a tactical and strategic victory for the U.S. because the Japanese lost one light carrier, more ships, aircrafts and aircrew, and Japanese troop reinforcements for Guadalcanal were delayed.

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