1943 minor naval battle of the Pacific campaign of World War II. It began on 17 August 1943 in what is now the Solomon Islands and lasted until 18 August 1943. The setting was Vella Lavella. It was part of the Pacific War. Those involved included the United States and the Empire of Japan.
Before and after
- 28 July 1943Founding of IKEA
- 11 August 1943Birth of Pervez Musharraf
- from 13 August 1943 to 22 September 1943Donbass Strategic Offensive (August 1943)
- 17 August 1943Birth of Robert De Niro
- from 17 August 1943 to 18 August 1943Battle off Horaniu
- September 1943Foibe massacres
- from 8 September 1943 to 22 November 1943Dodecanese Campaign
- from 21 September 1943 to 26 September 1943Massacre of the Acqui Division
- from 23 September 1943 to 25 April 1945Italian Social Republic
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