The background for this operation
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The cast involved with Operation "Watch Tower"
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Preparation and our approach to the Solomons
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Composition of Expeditionary Force
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The approach to the invasion area and the landing 7 August
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Savo Fleet night dispositions - 7/8 August
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Mikawa's Progress and Deployment of Allied Naval Forces - 8/9 August
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Fletcher to depart, meeting at Guadalcanal, Middle watch
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We are hit
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Sinking of Canberra
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Hepburn's Conclusions
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Bibliography
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Killed in action and died of wounds, 9th August, 1942
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The battle of Savo Island - 9 August 1942 - map
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Map of the Solomon Island Theater
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Picture of Canberra survivors, from the Melbourne Sun News Pictorial
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HMAS Canberra Lost at Savo Island 9 August 1942 as Monograph 119.