8th Fleet (Imperial Japanese Navy)

8th Fleet
Japanese heavy cruiser Chōkai, flagship of the 8th Fleet in 1942.
Active14 July 1942
CountryEmpire of Japan Empire of Japan
BranchEmpire of Japan Imperial Japanese Navy
TypeNaval fleet
Garrison/HQRabaul
EngagementsSolomon Islands Campaign
New Guinea Campaign
Battle of Savo Island
Battle of Cape Esperance
Naval Battle of Guadalcanal
Battle of Tassafaronga
Operation KE
Battle of the Bismarck Sea
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Gunichi Mikawa

The 8th Fleet (第八艦隊, Dai-hachi Kantai) was a fleet of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) established during World War II.