Battle of Vella Lavella

The name Battle of Vella Lavella may refer to three related battles between the Allies and Japan in the Solomon Islands in 1943, during the Pacific campaign of World War II.

  • The naval Battle of Vella Gulf on the night of August 6–7, 1943.
  • The Land Battle of Vella Lavella from August 15 to October 9, 1943.
  • The Naval Battle of Vella Lavella on October 6, 1943.

Famous quotes containing the word battle:

    “The thundering line of battle stands,
    And in the air Death moans and sings:
    But Day shall clasp him with strong hands,
    And Night shall fold him in soft wings.”
    —Julian Grenfell (1888–1915)