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The Japanese are trying to reinforce and resupply their troops engaging in a bloody battle with US Marines on Guadalcanal. In preparation for the convoy, the Japanese Navy moves in to bombard Henderson Field. The US Navy faces them in two fierce and chaotic battles at night.

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