NAVY DEPARTMENT COMMUNIQUES
1-300
AND PERTINENT PRESS RELEASES
DECEMBER 10, 1941
TO
MARCH 5, 1943
UNITED STATES
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
WASHINGTON : 1943
Foreword
March 23, 1943.
This publication contains the first 300 communiques issued by the
Navy Department during the Second World War. The first is dated
December 10, 1941; the last March 5, 1943. There are also included
certain press releases, such as the Secretary of the Navy's statement on
Pearl Harbor dated December 15, 1941, which it is felt are of
outstanding historical importance.
It will be noted that the communiques are reprinted serially and
that the press releases have been interpolated in their proper
chronologic places. Where not otherwise stated all these documents were
given to the press for "immediate release."
Editing note:
Communiques are sorted by month and year of release. An index is included
and a listing of battles,events, and other important items is shown below.
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Netscape friendly listing by month
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Listing of the major battles and engagements mentioned in these communiques
Listing of the USN warships lost or damaged as mentioned in these communiques
Listing of other USN warships and merchant vessels mentioned in these communiques
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