During the Battle of Savo Island on August 9, 1942, the Japanese heavy cruiser Aoba was part of Cruiser Division 6 and played a role in the successful ambush of Allied cruisers. While Aoba was not heavily damaged, the battle was a decisive victory for the Japanese, sinking four Allied heavy cruisers, with Aoba specifically illuminating and firing upon the cruiser USS Quincy. Aoba's role: As part of Rear Admiral Aritomo Goto's Cruiser Division 6, Aoba attacked the Allied force alongside its siste