Guadalcanal Battle Knowledge Assessment

On November 13, 1942, the USS Atlanta and other American ships engaged in a fierce naval battle against Japanese forces near Guadalcanal. The battle, marked by close-range combat, resulted in significant losses, including the sinking of the USS Juneau and the death of the five Sullivan brothers. This led to the implementation of the Navy's sole-survivor policy. The battle was one of the grittiest in naval history, with over 1,400 American casualties, highlighting the high cost of holding Guadalcanal.

What was the USS Atlanta's mission on November 13, 1942?

• To patrol the waters off Guadalcanal

• To transport troops to Europe

• To escort the USS Enterprise

• To bombard Japanese mainland

What new name was given to the waters where the battle took place?

• Henderson Field

• Iron Bottom Sound

• Sealark Channel

• Pacific Graveyard

Which Japanese destroyer was destroyed by American ships during the battle?

• Fuso

• Kongo

• Akatsuki

• Yamato

What was the outcome for the USS Juneau during the battle?

• It was heavily damaged but survived

• It successfully retreated

• It was sunk, resulting in the loss of the Sullivan brothers

• It was captured by the Japanese

What policy was implemented as a result of the loss of the Sullivan brothers?

• No family members can serve on the same ship

• Sole-survivor policy

• Increased life insurance for sailors

• Mandatory retirement after 20 years

How many American admirals were lost in the battle?

• Two

• One

• Three

• Four

What was the total number of American casualties in the battle?

• Over 500

• Over 1,000

• Over 1,400

• Over 2,000

Which American ship was NOT mentioned as being destroyed in the battle?

• USS Laffey

• USS Juneau

• USS Enterprise

• USS Atlanta

What was the strategic importance of holding Guadalcanal?

• It was a major oil reserve

• It was a key airfield location

• It was the capital of Japan

• It was a major trade route

What did the US Navy have to do to maintain control of Guadalcanal?

• Negotiate a peace treaty

• Launch a surprise attack on Tokyo

• Retreat and regroup

• Pay a terrible price in terms of ships and lives