Pacific War (1941-1945)
August 9, 1942, Solomon Islands - The Allied naval forces destroyer rescues crews of Australian forces heavy cruiser in August 9, 1942, Solomon Islands. The First Battle of Savo Island (also called The First Battle of the Solomon Sea) was a naval battle of the Pacific Campaign of World War II, between the Imperial Japanese Navy and Allied naval forces. (Photo by Kingendai Photo Library/AFLO) A destroyer rescues its crew from a burning Australian heavy cruiser one night after the battle, August 9, 1942.