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12 November 1942

What happened on this day in the Second World War, from 1939 to 1945, with a source for every entry.

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Each day we list events from the Second World War that happened on that date, from 1939 to 1945. Every entry names its source and links to it, so you can read further. Entries are sourced and machine-screened before they go up, a subset is human-reviewed, and we add more over time.

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Algeria

Br First Army takes Bône, 150 miles E of Bougie, without opposition, but enemy planes make damaging attacks later in day. 6th Cdos land by sea and secure port.

Source US Army CMH chronology (opens external site)
Guadalcanal

Enemy pocket along Gavaga Creek is completely eliminated.

Source US Army CMH chronology (opens external site)
Middle East

U.S. Ninth Air Force is established by order of Gen Andrews, CG USAFIME. Gen Brereton activates Hq Sq, Ninth Air Force, and IX Air Service Command. Hq and Hq Sq of 19th Bombardment Wing arrive by sea.

Source US Army CMH chronology (opens external site)
Battle of Guadalcanal - A climactic naval battle near Guadalcanal starts between Japanese and American naval forces.

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The Naval Battle of Guadalcanal, the decisive engagement in a series of sea battles between Allied and Japanese forces during the months-long Guadalcanal campaign in the Solomon Islands, began.

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Naval Battle of Guadalcanal between Japanese and American forces begins near Guadalcanal. The battle lasts for three days and ends with an American victory.

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Mediterranean Theater

THOR mission records show at least 6 Allied sorties (1 recorded unit missions) in the Mediterranean Theater on 1942-11-12, flown by USAAF 9th Air Force. Targets included LIBYA.

Source US Air Force THOR (opens external site)

THOR is a secondary compilation with known gaps, not a complete record.
Pacific Theater

THOR mission records show at least 16 Allied sorties (4 recorded unit missions) in the Pacific Theater on 1942-11-12, flown by USAAF 5th Air Force, RAAF. Targets included SOLOMON ISLANDS, NEW GUINEA.

Source US Air Force THOR (opens external site)

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Entries

Br First Army takes Bône, 150 miles E of Bougie, without opposition, but enemy planes make damaging attacks later in day. 6th Cdos land by sea and secure port.

Enemy pocket along Gavaga Creek is completely eliminated.

U.S. Ninth Air Force is established by order of Gen Andrews, CG USAFIME. Gen Brereton activates Hq Sq, Ninth Air Force, and IX Air Service Command. Hq and Hq Sq of 19th Bombardment Wing arrive by sea.

Battle of Guadalcanal - A climactic naval battle near Guadalcanal starts between Japanese and American naval forces.

The Naval Battle of Guadalcanal, the decisive engagement in a series of sea battles between Allied and Japanese forces during the months-long Guadalcanal campaign in the Solomon Islands, began.

Naval Battle of Guadalcanal between Japanese and American forces begins near Guadalcanal. The battle lasts for three days and ends with an American victory.

THOR mission records show at least 6 Allied sorties (1 recorded unit missions) in the Mediterranean Theater on 1942-11-12, flown by USAAF 9th Air Force. Targets included LIBYA.

THOR mission records show at least 16 Allied sorties (4 recorded unit missions) in the Pacific Theater on 1942-11-12, flown by USAAF 5th Air Force, RAAF. Targets included SOLOMON ISLANDS, NEW GUINEA.

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