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On This Day in WWII (1943): Night Attacks at Rennell Island Leave USS Chicago Severely Damaged and Sunk
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On This Day in WWII (1943): Night Attacks at Rennell Island Leave USS Chicago Severely Damaged and Sunk
In the opening months of 1943, the Solomon Islands were a major focus of fighting in the Pacific. Allied troops and sailors fought to secure control of water and land routes around Guadalcanal. At the end of January, a U.S. naval task force moved south of Guadalcanal to screen transports and protect vital shipping. This move put the ships within reach of Japanese land-based aircraft operating from bases in the region. Over two nights, January 29…
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