Types of warships which took part in the Solomon Islands battle. Top, a United States battleship of the South Dakota class, with 16in guns, one of America's newest types. Admiral Nimitz said that the navy's faith in battleships ivas justified in this battle, in which they were used by both sides. Centre, a Japanese battleship of the Kongo class, armed with 14in guns. Below, a Japanese heavy cruiser, three of which class sivere sunk during the battle. (Evening Post, 18 November 1942)

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Types of warships which took part in the Solomon Islands battle. Top, a United States battleship of the South Dakota class, with 16in guns, one of America's newest types. Admiral Nimitz said that the navy's faith in battleships ivas justified in this battle, in which they were used by both sides. Centre, a Japanese battleship of the Kongo class, armed with 14in guns. Below, a Japanese heavy cruiser, three of which class sivere sunk during the battle. (Evening Post, 18 November 1942)

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