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Battle of Rennell Island

from 29 January 1943 to 30 January 1943

1943 last major naval engagement between the US Navy and the Imperial Japanese Navy during the Guadalcanal campaign of World War II. It began on 29 January 1943 and lasted until 30 January 1943. The setting was Rennell Island. It was part of Guadalcanal campaign. Those involved included the United States and the Empire of Japan.

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