Navy Department Communique No. 192

NOVEMBER 14, 1942

South Pacific (all dates are east longitude).

1. A series of naval engagements which commenced on the night of November 12-13 in the Solomon Islands area is still in progress. Both sides have suffered losses.
2. No details will be reported while the battle continued. To announce details of these actions while the battle is in progress would furnish the enemy with information of definite value to him.