US Naval Bombardment is a type of Bombardment, but from naval ships at sea which includes Naval Artillery from 16in to 5in guns of Battleships, Cruisers (Heavy & Light), and Destroyers. The Bombardment from sea targets the shore of landing zones for US Marines and Army Amphibious Forces.
History[]
Pacific Theater[]
Guadalcanal[]
On August 7, 1942; Cruisers and Destroyers target the shore and the Airfield that was being built by the Japanese.