U.S. WARSHIPS IN ACTION.
JAPS ON GUADALCANAR SHELLED. The U.S. Navy Department announces that American surface a ships bombarded the Japanese BL on north-western Guadalcanar, causing heavy explosions and fires. » Direct hits were obtained on ammunition dumps. The Department also announced : "On Sunday 20 bombers escorted by 20 Zero fighters attacked our positions on Guadalcanar. Our Grumma'n Wildcats intercepted them and shot down eight enemy bombers and 11 Zeros. Two of our fighters are missing." — Wash-
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P.A. Cable.
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Marlborough Express, Volume LXXVI, Issue 247, 20 October 1942, Page 5
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82U.S. WARSHIPS IN ACTION. Marlborough Express, Volume LXXVI, Issue 247, 20 October 1942, Page 5
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