SG Radar in the Solomon Islands Campaign—Assumptions, Perceptions, Reality

Authors

Leonard R. Heinz

Number

8

Abstract

Radar made its appearance in Pacific night combat in August 1942, but initial attempts to use the new technology in surface actions proved disappointing, leading to the development of a standardized combat information center organization on warships to gather, synthesize, analyze, and report information to commanders in real time.

Recommended Citation

Heinz, Leonard R. (2025) "SG Radar in the Solomon Islands Campaign—Assumptions, Perceptions, Reality," Naval War College Review: Vol. 78: No. 2, Article 8.
Available at: https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/nwc-review/vol78/iss2/8