JAP. NAVAL LOSSES
Defeated In Second Battle Of ;; Kula Gulf '• 12 WARSHIPS IN A WEEK SUNK,,.Rec. 1 p.m. WASHINGTON, July 14.''\'. The Japanese naval force which was defeated in the second Kula Gulf battle consisted of ten light cruisers •. and destroyers. This has been revealed by a "headquarters source;"- , says the United Press correspondent.:,.; Allied forces suffered only slight,.,, damage, while the Japanese Navy, have now lost 12 and possibly 14 ■ ■-. warships, within the week., .-';' "The action took place in circum-.,"' stances similar to the first Kula Gulf battle," adds a correspondent with j' the Allies.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXIV, Issue 166, 15 July 1943, Page 5
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