What happened during the Battle of Santa Cruz?

As she retreated from the battle, the crew posted a sign on the flight deck: “Enterprise vs Japan”. Enterprise received temporary repairs at New Caledonia and, although not fully restored, returned to the southern Solomons area just two weeks later to support Allied forces during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal.

Where was the Battle of Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz Islands
Solomon Islands
Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands/Locations

When was the Battle of Santa Cruz?

October 25, 1942
Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands/Start dates

What is the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands known for?

The Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands, fought during 25–27 October 1942, sometimes referred to as the Battle of Santa Cruz or Third Battle of Solomon Sea, in Japan as the Battle of the South Pacific (Japanese: 南太平洋海戦 Minamitaiheiyō kaisen), was the fourth aircraft carrier battle of the Pacific campaign of World War II.

Why did the Japanese withdraw from the Battle of Santa Cruz?

The participating Japanese carrier forces also retired because of high aircraft and aircrew losses, plus significant damage to the fleet carrier Shōkaku and the light carrier Zuihō . Santa Cruz was a tactical victory and a short-term strategic victory for the Japanese in terms of ships sunk and damaged, and control of the seas around Guadalcanal.

What was the Japanese ground offensive on Guadalcanal?

The Japanese ground offensive on Guadalcanal was under way in the Battle for Henderson Field while the naval warships and aircraft from the two adversaries confronted each other on the morning of 26 October 1942, just north of the Santa Cruz Islands. After an exchange of carrier air attacks,…

What happened to the USS Hornet in GTA 5?

A Type 97 shipboard attack plane (Kate) is flying over Hornet after dropping its torpedo, and another Val is off her bow. Note anti-aircraft shell burst between Hornet and the camera, with its fragments striking the water nearby. Hornet was lost in the battle (80-G-33947).