Battle of Cape Esperance

The Battle of Cape Esperance was a naval engagement.

United States

 * 1 heavy cruiser
 * Northampton-class heavy cruiser
 * 2 light cruisers
 * Cleveland-class light cruiser
 * USS Helena
 * Unidentified Cleveland-class light cruiser (Cape Esperance) (USS Boise)
 * 2 Clemson-class destroyers
 * USS Duncan
 * USS Farenholt

Japanese Empire

 * Takao-class cruiser
 * Aoba (first battle)
 * Furutaka (second battle)
 * Kinugasa (second battle)
 * Fubuki-class destroyer
 * Asagumo (south convoy)
 * Fubuki (first battle)
 * Hatsuyuki (first battle)
 * Natsugumo (south convoy)
 * Minekaze-class destroyer
 * Minekaze (Cleveland)
 * Gyoraitei
 * Gyoraitei No. 119
 * Gyoraitei No. 134
 * Gyoraitei No. 151
 * Gyoraitei No. 156
 * 1 cargo ship
 * 5 oil tankers