Background
A series of destructive and chaotic night surface engagements and daylight air attacks during the Guadalcanal Campaign.
Naval Forces
US: 1 carrier, 2 battleships, 5 cruisers, 12 destroyers. Japan: 2 battleships, 8 cruisers, 14 destroyers.
Historical Significance
Turned back Japan's last major attempt to dislodge Allied forces from Guadalcanal.