Today in WWII History
World War II History for October 26
26 October 1942 – The US carrier USS Hornet and destroyer USS Porter were sunk in the Battle of Santa Cruz. It was the last time carrier based aircraft were used by the Japanese in the Guadalcanal campaign.
26 October 1944 – The Battle of Leyte Gulf ended. The battle was won by American forces and brought the end of the Pacific phase of World War II into sight.
USS Hornet (CV-8) Abandoning Ship, Battle of Santa Cruz (26 Oct 1942)
