Lex Anteinternet: Monday, October 26, 1942. Hard fighting in the Solomons

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Monday, October 26, 1942. Hard fighting in the Solomons

Today In Wyoming's History: October 26: 1942 The Torrington Post Office robbed. Attribution: Wyoming State Historical Society.

In the Solomons, the Battle for Henderson Field ended with an American victory, and the Battle of Santa Cruz Islands was raging. On this date, the USS Hornet of Doolittle Raid fame was badly damaged, which would lead to her scuttling the following day.

Japanese losses in trying to take Henderson Field were grossly outside, with over 2,500 men being killed in comparison to less than 70 Americans.

In the Second Battle of El Alamein the Defense of Outpost Snip action began.

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