The Allies World War II Battle Of Savo Island Was A True Naval Disaster

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The Allies World War Ii Battle Of Savo Island Was
A True Naval Disaster.

The Allies World War II Battle Of Savo Island Was A True Naval Disaster

Defeat in the Battle of Savo Island was a stunning blow to Allied naval forces off Guadalcanal.

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Richard

 

[pedro47]

Thanks for sharing. Sound like the Three "P's." IMHO.

 

[CanuckTravlr]

Thanks, Richard. I had not previously heard of this early Pacific battle.

Once again, as seen countless times, the lack of coordinated and compatible communication, as seen many times early in the war including Pearl Harbor, played a huge role in failing to get the right information to the right people in time. Combine that with a well-trained, well-led opponent and leadership willing to take a risk and it becomes a recipe for disaster. The element of surprise, when it works, can make a huge difference in any military engagement.

Service rivalry and timid leadership can also sometimes get in the way of executing an effective, coordinated battle plan. Fortunately Allied forces today have mostly compatible communications equipment and regularly train together to also understand operational differences. Those lessons in WWII had to be learned the hard way early in the war and they were paid for by many lives lost that maybe did not have to be.