KULA GULF LOSSES
AT LEAST 12 ENEMY WARSHIPS WASHINGTON, July 14. The Japanese naval force which was defeated in the second Kula Gulf battle consisted of 10 light cruisers and destroyers. This has been revealed by a “ headquarters source,” says the United Press correspondent. The Allied forces suffered only slight damage, while the Japanese have now lost 12, possibly 14, warships within a week. ‘‘The action took place In circumstances similar to the first Kula Gulf battle,” adds the correspondent, "with the Allies derailing another section of the * Tokio express.’ ”
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 25279, 16 July 1943, Page 3
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